Sammamish was named the best small city in America in a recent study from WalletHub. The Seattle suburb was the only city in Washington to make WalletHub’s top 10 list. The next top-rated cities were Carmel, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee;

As more house hunters are opting to live in socially, racially and culturally diverse communities, developers are formulating strategies to list more inclusive properties on the market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  Developers’ strategies include

Boston and Raleigh had the highest bidding-war rates, as the rate fell to a 2021 low.

This year’s Battle of the Barristers, sponsored by Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR), saw record-breaking attendance as more than 730 Washington Realtors and affiliates tuned in to the virtual event Oct. 7. The fundraising event provided three clock hours

Home-price gains were once again broadly distributed, as all 20 cities in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose, although in most cases at a slower rate than a month ago.

A new report shows that Seattle is leading the nation in showings to prospective home buyers, even as the cooler late fall and winter seasons approach.  Seattle recorded an average of 14 showings per listing in September, followed closely

The month also saw a slight shift in inventory, even though shortages continued.

Heading into the new year, lack of inventory is the top business concern among Seattle Realtors, according to a mid-July survey by Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR). The survey asked SKCR members to identify the business challenges they anticipate

The decrease was driven by a 5.1% month-over-month slide in the rate of multifamily starts, while single-family construction was flat.

Lack of inventory continues to restrict home sales as fewer homes sold in September, and closed home sales dropped.

Days on market rose 7.1% from August, and the median price of houses sold slid 1.8% to $638,000, according to RE/MAX’s National Housing Report. 

Despite low inventory and the competitive nature of the current market, buyers are well-prepared and ready to make offers, according to a recent report by Coldwell Banker Bain.  The housing shortage continued to be a problem as the third

It’s been barely three months since the federal moratorium on foreclosures expired, but it’s starting to prove costly, as nationally, foreclosures are on the rise, having increased 67% from last year.

With limited space on land and water covering 71% of the earth’s surface, it’s no surprise that luxury real estate has raised its sails and taken to the water. Floating abodes such as this buoyant Fairview Avenue residence offer

As remote work becomes the new norm for many homeowners, real estate professionals are encouraging clients to consider implementing insurance-based smart home technology into their homes. 

An “inflammatory, distasteful” postcard mailer sent out by the Kathy Lambert campaign to residents of King County Council District 3 prompted Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR) to withdraw its endorsement of the council member, according to a press release.