Pierce County led the way with a 61% increase in single-family permits.

Researchers find a mid-week sweet spot for listing a home for sale.

Sellers keep winning, while the pandemic and a strong economy are redefining long-held notions about metro Seattle’s real estate market.

Home-price growth remained in double digits for the 10th straight month in May as inventory lows pushed the median listing prices up 15.2% from last year.

Housing records continue to be broken, but despite the strong numbers, data could indicate homebuyer demand is reaching a peak.

The most expensive markets continued to experience double-digit growth in the first quarter, including Seattle.

Residential property equity continued to grow in the first quarter of 2021, with one in three homes considered equity rich.

These included 79% of the offers in Seattle, a bump from the 74.8% rate this past March and a leap from the 50% rate in April 2020.

Last month’s uptick in new listings is sure to be a welcome sign for Seattle homebuyers — and their battle-weary real estate agents. But April housing statistics released by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (MLS) show that sellers still won’t see their homes remain on the market for very long.

A new study by WalletHub tells why Seattle is the best city in the country for agents.

The housing market hit records last month as home prices reached an all-time high and homes sold faster than ever. 

Low mortgage rates and low inventory levels are making the demand for homebuilding more attractive to buyers in Seattle and nationwide.

In 40% of metro areas analyzed, first-quarter home prices hit new peaks or tied previous ones, according to ATTOM Data Solutions’ first-quarter 2021 U.S. Home Sales Report.

Homes stayed on the market for 10 days less than they did last year, at an average of 22 days.

The boost in inventory shows signs of seasonal norms as supply starts to catch up with demand.

Rising wages and falling mortgage rates are helping keep homeownership within reach of average wage earners nationwide despite surges in housing prices.