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Report: Mortgage rates stall sales in March

Uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Iran pushed mortgage rates back up to 6.38% by the end of March, up from sub-6% rates in February.

From broker to trusted advisor: 2 strategies for real estate agents

Industry thought leader Ryan Ponsford offers two strategies to help make the transition from real estate broker to trusted advisor.

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass

NWMLS called the suit a “battle” for the future of the country’s real estate industry.

3 ways AI is changing real estate

One of the most engaging panels at Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit focused on AI in the real estate industry.

Viewpoints: Brokers oppose Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’

Forty-one states tax millionaires as part of standard income taxes, although Washington is the sixth state to enact tax law specific to millionaires.

Seattle’s top brokers share practical business advice

A “dream team” of four regional brokers took the stage at the Accelerate Summit to share practical insights on how they became top industry producers.

5 Seattle market insights from economist Matthew Gardner

Matthew Gardner offered market insights during Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit on March 25 at the InterContinental Bellevue hotel.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Many of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle haven’t seen the market since the early 2000s.

AI top of mind at Accelerate Summit

If you were to ask your favorite AI tool what’s ahead for the Puget Sound real estate industry, it might respond that you should have attended Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit this week. 

REMAX: Seattle home sales surge in February

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

Early April is the most profitable time of year to list in Seattle

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

Washington state legislature passes SB 6091 to ban private listings

SB 6091 takes a firm stance against private listing networks, with the new law’s most noteworthy section requiring all properties be broadly marketed to the general public.

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in February

Nine Windermere-affiliated brokers took part in the 10 most expensive real estate transactions in greater Seattle in February.

Jeff Tucker: ‘Unusually favorable’ spring in store for King, Snohomish County housing markets

In this Local Look, Jeff Tucker explains how King and Snohomish counties are still positioned for a strong spring selling season despite geopolitical turmoil and rising gas prices.

Avenue Bellevue earns 2026 Placemaking Award

The annual award recognizes organizations and individuals who strengthen the downtown Bellevue community by creating welcoming environments.

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