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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.

The kinds of houses buyers opted for this year

Detached single-family homes remained the most popular type of housing, making up 79% of all home purchases during the past year.

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.

These Seattle-area towns are the fastest-growing wealthy suburbs in America

Redmond ranked No. 1 overall — although the average home is valued at over $1.36 million, the area’s population has grown 18.13% since 2017.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle

Redfin analyzed median sales prices in Seattle neighborhoods during September to determine which area is the most expensive — and the most luxurious.

Bellevue is one of the nation’s ‘scariest’ housing markets

With sky-high prices and ruthless mortgage rates, Halloween decorations aren’t the only thing making the housing market a little bit spooky this fall.

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. 

Seattle hasn’t quite recovered from the pandemic

Seattle still has a ways to go in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report from the University of Toronto.

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. 

The hottest home trends of 2024 — according to Zillow

Brutalist style and sensory gardens may seem at odds — but they are both hot home design trends that will rule 2024. At least, according to new predictions from Zillow.

Seattle is the most ‘future-ready’ city in the U.S.

That ranking probably won’t come as a surprise to most Seattleites, though — residents of the Puget Sound area are likely well aware of the city’s strengths in sustainability.

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. 

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