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Washington REALTORS® appoints new CEO

Washington REALTORS® appointed a new chief executive officer, Nathan Gorton, following the retirement of former CEO Steve Francks.

New listings rise, giving homebuyers more options as summer ends

A rise in new listings is finally giving potential homebuyers options as the summer market winds down.

Amazon pledges $40 million for affordable housing

Three nonprofit organizations in the Seattle area will receive financial assistance through Amazon’s grants.

Over 100 affordable housing units to open in north Seattle

Apartments will be reserved for families and single renters making 30%, 50% and 60% of King County’s median income.

The evolution of new apartment construction in Seattle

The Seattle metro area ranked No. 9 in the country for new construction during the pandemic era, adding 36,952 units to the rental market.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 0.02% off 2022 peak; Seattle sees 0.9% decline 

A fifth consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index suggests the housing market recovery that began earlier this year is likely to continue. 

Four Side partner brokerages launch in Seattle area

Side is expanding further into Washington with the addition of four new partner companies in the Seattle area.

Seattle ranks as one of 2023’s top real estate markets

A new report from WalletHub shows that Seattle’s real estate market is actually among the healthiest in the country.

Seattle King County REALTORS® unveils 2024 leaders

Seattle King County REALTORS® announced the results of its election for the 2024 board of directors.

Seattle home values reach new peak as inventory drought intensifies

As more owners continue to hang onto their houses, home values locally and across the nation have reached a new peak, but it comes at a cost.

Washington more expensive than most states for price per square foot

Washington had an average price per square foot of $315. 

Mayor Harrell plans to make Seattle taller — and more affordable

Under Harrell’s plan, the maximum zoning requirement would rise to 440 feet, up from the current max of 170 feet.

John L. Scott listing named finalist in HGTV Ultimate House Hunt

A listing from John L. Scott agent Win Van Pelt of the Van Pelt Group has been chosen as a finalist for the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2023.

Compass Washington celebrates five-year anniversary

Compass Washington celebrated five years of business in the greater Seattle market with a five-day celebration that culminated in a barbeque event at the Compass Fremont office.

Home price growth slows as inventory fell in May

Seattle’s listings were down 10.8% from last year.

Sellers making concessions to buyers has doubled since 2022

Seattle had the third-largest increase in seller concessions from last year.

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