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After four months of growth, builder confidence remains flat in April

The survey also revealed that 22% of builders cut home prices this month, down from 24% in March and 36% in December.

Hailed as a win for NAR, Supreme Court rules against large development fees

NAR and other housing groups backed the lawsuit and submitted statements to the justices.

Youth homelessness has dropped 40% in Washington since 2016

In 2016, nearly 24,000 people between the ages of 12 and 24 experienced homelessness statewide while just over 14,000 were homeless in 2022.

DOJ can resume its antitrust investigation into NAR, appeals panel rules

An appeals panel ruled the DOJ could resume its antitrust investigation into NAR. 

Leo Pareja takes over as CEO of eXp Realty

Pareja replaces former CEO Glenn Sanford, who will maintain his roles as founder, chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings.

After fallback, millennials surge to make up the largest share of homebuyers

Millennials surpassed baby boomers to make up the largest share of homebuyers last year, according to NAR’s latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report.

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.

Roam this monolithic dome home

Advertised as a monolithic dome home, this rounded dwelling in Central Florida offers energy efficiency and weather resiliency.

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.

Seattle Agent exclusive: NAR chief legal officer discusses legal settlement and what’s next for Realtors

NAR’s Katie Johnson explains what’s next for Realtors in the wake of the association’s legal settlement.

The best week to sell this year: April 14 – 20

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.

NAR: Existing-home sales post biggest gain in a year 

Sales rose 9.5% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

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.

Experience Idaho living in this dual-silo home

This four-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Emmett, Idaho, is made from two adjoining metal silos and features views of Squaw Butte and Emmett Valley.

NAR settles compensation lawsuits for $418 million and will ban commissions on MLS

NAR will prohibit offers of broker compensation or commission on the MLS.

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