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Remembering Margo Wheeler, a Seattle real estate legend

Realtors in Seattle and around the country continue to pay tribute to Margo Wheeler, who passed away due to cancer in January.

As spring market approaches, Seattle buyers are getting more for their money

With the spring housing market just around the corner, homebuyers are getting more for their money as their mortgage payments are stretching further than they have in recent months.

Seattle rents up 17% from 2021

Rents continue to be an attractive option for potential homebuyers holding off until mortgage rates fall and for those not quite ready to buy.

Value of Seattle’s multifamily housing starts up 8% in 2022

The amount of money spent on new construction of multifamily housing has increased year-over-year in Seattle, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Seattle rated the third-best city in the U.S. for digital infrastructure

Seattle has been named the No. 3 city in the nation for digital infrastructure, according to a report from real estate tech firm ProptechOS. 

Seattle’s downtown living experience rated top 5 in the country

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

King County average home price in 2012: $400K. Today? More than $1 million.

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

Seattle’s annual housing inventory growth is second-highest in the nation

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

Washington ranked one of the best states to raise a family

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

Northwest MLS sees first year-over-year home-price drop in more than a decade

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 acquires Better Properties DuPont Lacey Yelm

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

Seattle rated one of the most affordable cities for singles

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

Buyer concessions make a comeback in the fourth quarter

Seattle had the second-biggest jump in concessions.

Newmark launches single-family rental group  

The move comes despite a slowdown in the single-family rental market. 

How to make today’s sales models work smarter and win buyers in a challenging real estate market

Whether it’s for a downtown condo high-rise or a suburban single-family or town home community, a sales model needs to do much more than simply reflect popular design trends or showcase name-brand furniture and decor.

Financial Health Index ranks Seattle among top 25 U.S. cities

Seattle was named a top 25 U.S. metro area on the Financial Health Index, released this month by TheCreditReview. The index examined major U.S. metro areas for municipal, business and resident financial health, calculating municipal revenue to debt ratio, new business

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