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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.
Furniture retailer Joybird surveyed over 2,500 Americans and asked them to describe their dream living room.
Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.
Sales rose 9.5% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million.
COMPASS agents are responsible for four of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle, all added to the MLS in the past 30 days.
There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.
Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?
Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?
The octagonal home is the most popular style in the United States — but what about in Seattle?
The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.
Agents from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty and COMPASS listed many of the priciest new listings in Seattle this month.
Nationwide, homeowners are most likely to spend money on a fresh coat of paint to upgrade the exterior of their house. But can the same be said for Seattle residents?
Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.
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.
Redfin points to surge in prices, new luxury listings and a boost in sales as affluent homebuyers and sellers show increased activity.
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.