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Seattle named a top city for local cuisine

Seattle came in at No. 6 overall, largely in part to the high number of U-Pick Farms available in the area.

The Madrona Group acquires two Seattle-area John L. Scott brokerages

The Madrona Group acquired John L. Scott brokerages in Bothell and Mukilteo, bringing its Seattle-area office count to four.

Nearly one-third of Washington homes are part of an HOA, among the highest percentages in the nation

The average monthly HOA fee in Washington is $388. 

What you need to know about Washington’s middle housing bill

With bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House, the legislation is likely to end up on the governor’s desk in one form or another.

Seattle’s dreamiest neighborhoods — ranked

Which Seattle neighborhoods do Zillow users dream about most?

Sizing up from a condo to a house in Seattle

Condominium owners looking for more space, access to outdoor areas and increased distance from neighbors often consider a detached home to be a natural upgrade. But are these upsizing dreams actually attainable?

Coldwell Banker Bain opens new office in Mill Creek

“The new office demonstrates that Coldwell Banker Bain is growing in this region,” said Emma Nolan, principal managing broker of the new branch office. “We look forward to being the Snohomish hub.”

Seattle firms among top 100 in RealTrends 500 rankings

eXp Realty’s rank as the top brokerage by sides is up two spots from last year’s ranking. The brokerage also ranked fourth in the country for sales volume.

Seattle is the city most poised for a switch to electric vehicles

What makes the Puget Sound area so well-suited for an electric car revolution?

Pace of annual home-price gains slows again in latest Case-Shiller; Seattle sees 5.1% decrease

In Seattle, home prices fell 5.1% on a yearly basis and 1.4% on a monthly one. 

Realtor.com: Week of April 2 is best time to list in Seattle

Nationally, the week of April 16-22 is likely to provide sellers with the most favorable conditions for a successful sale of any week of the year, although the exact timing varies widely by market. 

Seattle King County REALTORS® joins Black Home Initiative network

The network’s primary goal is to help 1,500 Black individuals achieve homeownership within the next five years.

Amazon to invest $25 million for affordable housing in Washington

The funds come from the corporation’s Housing Equity Fund, which was established in 2021 to help create affordable housing near Amazon headquarters.

High mortgage rates make million-dollar homes less common

As rising mortgage rates cool the market, the share of U.S. homes worth at least $1 million has fallen from an all-time high last year, according to a new Redfin report.

Seattle among top cities for pet-friendly rentals

Zillow’s most recent Consumer Home Trends Report shows that 59% of all renters have a pet: a post-pandemic spike.

Report: Average home changes hands every 12 years

People staying in their homes longer is contributing to the lack of inventory that continues to impact buyers.

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