Waterfront views are a common theme among this month’s roundup of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle.

At the same time, builder sales expectations for the next six months posted their second-largest drop since the sentiment index started in 1985. 

In the wake of this news, Redfin also laid off 450 employees.

“We feel strongly that it’s important to continue our work to support and advance diversity, equity and inclusion within our company, within our industry, and within homeownership,” said President OB Jacobi.

These were the most expensive homes sold in the greater Seattle area last month, led by a $21.5 million waterfront home in the Lawtonwood neighborhood.

Yun expects mortgage rates to drop to 6% by the end of the year.

Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was confirmed to the role in a 55-44 vote.

In Silver Spring, Maryland, stands a modern castle. Built in 2004, the property blends luxury features with medieval architecture.

Windermere Real Estate is partnering with Seattle-based home sharing company Esterre to offer an attainable second home ownership model for Washingtonians.

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods will harm housing affordability in the United States, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said in a statement over the weekend.

A designated landmark, this New Orleans structure is a prime example of the South’s famous Gothic Revival architecture.

The Northwest Multiple Listing Service elected officers for its 2025 board of directors, with David Maider named chairperson of the board.

Redfin says it’s too soon to tell if Amazon’s policy will affect rental demand, however.

On a city basis, Chicago posted the highest annual increase among the country’s 20 largest metros, followed by Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. 

What exactly goes into homebuilding costs, and how do those costs translate to profits for builders — and home prices for buyers?

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro and Seattle is one of them, according to a new Redfin report.