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Interest rates on mortgages of all types declined last week, spurring an uptick in borrowing, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.

A $1,500 monthly rent budget will only get you so far in many of the biggest cities in the country. But how far can that same budget get you in Washington?

The need for more space is common among all self-storage users: 40% of survey respondents listed this as their primary reason for renting storage space.

High demand drove multiple offers on about a third of pending sales, while 28% of homes sold above list price, the National Association of REALTORS® reported.

The top 10 most expensive listings added to the Multiple Listing Service in the past month include a downtown penthouse and a charming houseboat.

U.S. government data shows builders increased the pace of single-family home construction while slowing the pace of multifamily starts.

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose for the fourth month in a row in April as the construction industry remained “cautiously optimistic.”

Seattle ranked at No. 3 overall, behind Madison, Wisconsin (No. 1) and Minneapolis (No. 2).

This was the fourth week in a row of declines, leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying season.

One of the best ways sellers can make their home stand out in today’s market is by upgrading their space with luxury renovations and amenities.

Condominium owners looking for more space, access to outdoor areas and increased distance from neighbors often consider a detached home to be a natural upgrade. But are these upsizing dreams actually attainable?

What makes the Puget Sound area so well-suited for an electric car revolution?

The National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index rose for the third month in a row, suggesting the housing market’s contraction could be “coming to an end.”

In Seattle, home prices fell 5.1% on a yearly basis and 1.4% on a monthly one.

Two of the most expensive new listings were posted by Laura and Katherine Halliday of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty.

The supply of new homes for sale ticked lower from February, according to government figures.