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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?

How much space does $1,500 get you in Seattle?

Our expectations and desires have shifted, with renters searching for more space — often at a higher price tag. And, according to a new study from RentCafe, that’s especially true in Seattle.

Redfin completes acquisition of Bay Equity Home Loans for $137.8 million

The move fuels Redfin’s plan to become a one-stop shop to buy, sell, rent or finance a home.

J. Lennox Scott shares his King County housing outlook for the rest of 2022

Scott urged homebuyers to keep recent interest rate hikes in perspective and said job growth will be key to a robust housing market.

Seattle, Bellevue named among top 15 best cities to live in America

Rankings were calculated in several areas, including crime rates, public schools, housing trends, diversity, cost of living, nightlife, outdoor activities and employment opportunities.

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