The Department of Justice must close its reopened antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal judge ruled this week.

Seattle was rated No. 5 overall and cited for its strong rent-to-income ratio, green apartment buildings and neighborhood safety. 

The median sales price of a new home was down on a monthly basis but up on an annual one. 

The median home price in the Northwest MLS increased for the 10th consecutive year in 2022, the service’s annual review shows.

Seattle’s increased housing inventory in 2022 was the second-highest among major cities, the RE/MAX National Housing Report showed.

House prices, however, continued to rise, marking the 130th consecutive month for price gains, the longest streak on record, the National Association of REALTORS® said.   

More buyers have entered the market in the past four weeks as mortgage rates fell.

The increase in builder confidence breaks a string of 12 straight monthly declines in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. 

Potential buyers want real information about the communities they’re shopping in. And while agents may feel like experts, their answers must always comply with fair housing laws. To help, the National Association of REALTORS® released some advice.

HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari took the top spot on the annual list. 

Washington is one of the best states in the country to raise a family, according to a new report from WalletHub. 

The firm’s subsidiaries include Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran Group and Sotheby’s International.

Home prices in the Northwest MLS footprint dropped on an annual basis for the first time since March 2012, the service’s December data showed.

BHHS Northwest Real Estate is expanding its Puget Sound footprint with the acquisition of Better Properties DuPont Lacy Yelm.

Seattle was rated one of the most affordable cities for singles in a recent analysis that examined average salaries and median rents.

Seattle had the second-biggest jump in concessions.