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NAR: Home prices rise across the country in the fourth quarter of 2023

Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.

Luxury home prices hit all-time high; record number cash sales recorded

Redfin points to surge in prices, new luxury listings and a boost in sales as affluent homebuyers and sellers show increased activity.

Seattle ranks first in North America for community spirit

Cities on the West Coast make up many of the top areas in the country to meet new people, with Seattle ranking as the very best.

Downtown Bellevue is one of the priciest neighborhoods in the country

Bellevue residents know that the area is among the most expensive places to find housing in Seattle — but they might be surprised to learn that one Bellevue neighborhood is actually among the priciest in the entire country.

December pending home sales surge past expectations 

Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020. 

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Houzz says these kitchen trends will take off in 2024

Notably, renovators are less likely than they were a year ago to undergo kitchen modifications for the purpose of improving the home’s resale value.

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. 

Is homeownership on the horizon for American millennials this year?

Nearly all millennials — 93% — say a volatile market is to blame for wrecking homebuying plans, with another 76% saying they expect the market to get worse before they’re able to make a purchase themselves.

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.

Houzz predicts that these interior design trends will take over in 2024

How will our homes evolve in the new year?

Seattle is the best landscaped city in the country

Living up to its lush nickname, the Emerald City is America’s best landscaped city, according to a new study from Sodlawn.

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.

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