By the Numbers

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Agents from COMPASS were responsible for many of the most expensive new listings in Seattle this past month.

NAR: Existing-home sales slid 1% in December but are expected to rise 

At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600. 

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

CoreLogic: Home-price gains accelerated in November 

CoreLogic expects prices to continue to grow through the year.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

A luxury penthouse with views of the Seattle skyline tops this month’s list of the most expensive properties added to the MLS.

Which Seattle ZIP codes offer the most — and least — space on a $1,700 rent budget

RentCafe analyzed apartment sizes in ZIP codes across the country to determine which areas give the typical renter the most bang for their buck.

Existing home sales fall 14.6% annually

The only region of the U.S. that didn’t experience an annual decline in existing home sales was the Midwest, where sales were unchanged year over year.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

The most expensive new listing in Seattle just might be the most modern abode on Lake Washington.

These Seattle-area ZIP codes are the most expensive

The Seattle area is known as one of the priciest places in the country to buy a home — but even locals might be surprised to see just how high prices can get in the most expensive ZIP codes in the area.

New-home sales jump in September despite interest rates 

The median price of a new home sold during the month fell to $418,800 from $433,100 in August, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

If you aren’t looking closely enough, you might miss it. The most expensive new listing in Seattle is a minimalist property that blends right into the Puget Sound scenery.

The cost of living in Capitol Hill, one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the country

From entertainment and dining to community camaraderie, Capitol Hill is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the country … so how much does it cost to live there?

Short supply helps drive existing-home sales to 13-year low 

The median existing-home price for all housing types in September was $394,300, up 2.8% from $383,500 in September 2022.   

Housing starts rebound in September after August dip 

Specifically, single-family homes were built at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 963,000, up 3.2% from 933,000 in August and up 8.6% from 887,000 a year earlier, according to government figures. 

MBA: Mortgage apps rise on increase in ARM activity 

A 15% rise in applications for adjustable-rate mortgages drove overall mortgage applications higher in the most recent weekly survey. 

Prices are rising faster than wages in King County

In King County, prices rose by 1% annually in Q3 — and that appreciation outpaced local wage increases, as in 47% of counties analyzed.

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