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New listings surge in Seattle as median list price dips

Nationally, the median list price slipped 2.4%, marking the eighth month in a row of declines. 

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MBA: Purchase applications boost mortgage activity

The uptick was driven by a slight dip in mortgage rates. 

Case-Shiller: Seattle home-price growth slows in April

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the 11th month in a row. 

The Francis community sells for $7M in Fremont

Kirkland-based Curtis Capital Group purchased the 22-unit property from Trimark Property Group. 

A solar-powered earth shelter in Oregon

Architectural highlights include the covered “porte cochère” driveway and the glass curtain wall.

REMAX: Seattle home sales rise in May

Home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX rose 7.9% month over month and slid 0.5% year over year. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications tick higher despite ‘more hawkish’ Fed tone

The increase was driven by refinancing activity as purchase applications dipped. 

New REMAX program connects agents to golf-focused buyers and sellers

REMAX Golf Lifestyles is a program designed to help agents cater to golf-focused buyers and sellers.

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Architecture from Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentice

The property is part of a five-home collection designed by Robert Oshatz, located within a 90,000-square-foot forest in Portland’s West Hills.

Seattle Social Housing Developer acquires first community, Elara at the Market

The public development authority was tasked with increasing Seattle’s supply of “social housing” when it was created via voter referendum in 2023. 

Your FIFA World Cup ticket could cost half a month’s rent in Seattle

With everything from housing to gas to event tickets costing more, it may be impossible for fans to put a price tag on the joy of attending a once-in-a-lifetime World Cup match hosted in their hometown.

Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire real estate services firm Fathom Holdings

Bed Bath & Beyond is aiming to be a one-stop shop for home buying, financing and furnishing. 

Hopper Group to lead sellout at The Emerald

Create World USA, owner of The Emerald, tapped Compass’ Hopper Group to lead sales for the final residences at the luxury development.

Report: The first 4 weeks can make or break a home sale

The bidding war market that defined the pandemic years is no longer the norm, and sellers are starting to feel the difference.

NAR: Pending home sales surge in May despite high borrowing costs

The 3.8% month-over-month gain was almost four times what industry observers were expecting. 

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