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Real estate news in Seattle

Northwest MLS alters compensation rules for brokers

Compensation the seller offers to the buyer broker will be set by the seller, rather than commission sharing between the brokerage firms.

Seattle home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index 

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

Seattle-area housing payments up 58% from last year

Soaring home prices and markedly diminished inventory are suppressing housing affordability for many nationwide.

Two Seattle suburbs make Zillow top 10 hottest markets list

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. Which Seattle suburbs are the hottest?

Where does Seattle land on list of greenest cities?

Seattle rated in the top 10 for electric vehicles, vegan options, public transportation and emissions.

Seattle median home price hits $758,000

Seattle’s median home price hit a new high, while total transactions and inventory improved from month to month.

John L. Scott CEO J. Lennox Scott shares the essentials for client consultations in a shifting market

The COVID stimulus-fueled real estate market frenzy is over, and now things are downshifting to what’s considered a strong market.

Find out where Seattle ranks on the new Best Places to Live list

Seattle scored extremely well for the local job market and had good marks on quality of life and desirability.

Washington scores well on ranking of best states for taxes

The Tax Foundation’s ​​2022 State Business Tax Climate Index ranked Washington 15th on its list. Wyoming was No. 1 and New Jersey was last.

Seattle King County Realtors® receives grant to support affordable housing initiatives

The grant will be used for the upcoming Housing Issues Briefing for elected officials and policymakers.

Raintown Realty partners with Side

The partnership gives Raintown access to Side’s brokerage platform, proprietary technology, branding, marketing, legal support and more

Smaller markets lead the way in Q1 home-price gains; Seattle sees 14.2% rise

Seventy percent of the 185 metros surveyed by the National Association of REALTORS® saw double-digit price gains in the first quarter, compared to 66% in the preceding period. 

Corcoran Group expands into Seattle area with new affiliate 

Corcoran Group LLC has entered the Seattle area housing market with the addition of its newest affiliate, Corcoran Lifestyle Properties.

Coldwell Banker Realty acquires Pacific Northwest real estate powerhouse Coldwell Banker Bain

Coldwell Banker Bain’s 1,300 brokers in 37 offices, plus the management team, will remain in place and operate under the firm’s current name.

When’s the best time to sell a home in Seattle?

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, get moving. A new report from Zillow says listing it on a Thursday in late April will reap you the greatest reward.

Is the pandemic-driven second home buying boom over?

Report finds buyers are backing off from buying second homes, but what’s causing the turnaround?

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