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Houzz: The top outdoor home trends for 2024

Summer is underway, and many homeowners are looking for ways to upgrade their outdoor spaces so they can enjoy the heat in style.

Washington has the lowest electricity costs in the country

Washington ranks as the U.S. state with the lowest electricity prices, meaning major savings for Washingtonians.

Median existing-home sales price hits all-time high in May 

The record-breaking sales price comes as the pace of transactions slid from April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Agents from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty are responsible for nearly half of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle.

The top home trends for summer 2024

With warm weather heating up much of the United States, many homeowners are craving new summer styles for their living spaces.

Seattle ranked 2024’s fifth best city to raise a family

Seattle ranked No. 5 in the country, behind Fremont, California; Overland Park, Kansas; Irvine, California; and Plano, Texas.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Seattle sees 7.8% gain 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

New-home sales decline in April 

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Ewing & Clark agents Betsy Terry and Jane Powers are responsible for the two most expensive new listings in Seattle.

Housing starts rebound in April after March slump 

New-home construction jumped 5.7% month over month after a soft March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Hotels overtake offices in residential conversions

According to a new report from RentCafe, hotels have overtaken offices as the most likely spaces to be converted into new apartments.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

The priciest new listing in Seattle is a waterfront property with views of the Cascades.

Seattle is the No. 1 city for college grads

Seattle is the top city in the country to move to after college graduation, thanks to factors like a thriving STEM industry, ample green spaces and high incomes.

Seattle Zoomers will spend over $200,000 on rent before they hit 30

By the age of 30, Gen Z renters in Seattle will have spent $205,534 on rent, according to a new study from RentCafe.

Washington home values have more than doubled in the past decade

The state where home values have increased the most was Idaho, which saw a 171.03% increase in home values from 2013 to 2023.

Renovation spending has jumped 60% since 2020

In 2020, median renovation spending was $15,000. That amount increased by 60% in three years, with the median home renovation costing $24,000 in 2023.

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