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NWMLS asks court to dismiss Compass lawsuit

NWMLS’s petition to dismiss the case comes just days after the news that Compass is also suing Zillow, the latest development in the brokerage’s pursuit to preserve its Compass-exclusive listing option.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Three of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle are located at undisclosed addresses.

Where does Seattle rank in America’s Best Cities?

Seattle’s high rank was due largely to its good air quality — ranked second in the nation — and GDP per capita, ranked third.

NWMLS updates referral disclosure policy

According to NWMLS President Justin Haag, the change is about increasing transparency among brokers and clients.

Case-Shiller: Seattle home-price growth slows in April, tracking ‘healthier, more sustainable’ national trend

The pace of home-price appreciation slowed to its most modest pace since 2023, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

Golden Nugget Awards: The Puget Sound area’s big winners

Merit Homes won a Gold Award — the highest honor — for Best Multifamily Housing Community, 30 to 60 Dwelling Units per Acre, for Bloom – Rose Hill in Kirkland.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in May

The Puget Sound area’s most expensive home sales last month were located in Clyde Hill, Bellevue and Washington Park.

Beyond the software: What agents can do to help prevent fraud at closing

Fraud appears in many different forms across various industries, and unfortunately, real estate is no exception.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Potential buyers of the second- and third-most expensive new listings in Seattle would be neighbors, living on the same waterfront street.

Case-Shiller: Seattle home prices surge in March as national price growth slows

In Seattle, home prices jumped 4.15% year over year and 1.78% month over month in March. 

Windermere among top philanthropic groups in Puget Sound region

Windermere was the only real estate company on the list, which ranked the top 30 corporate philanthropists in the Puget Sound region and included giants like Microsoft, Amazon and Costco.

RE/MAX: Seattle home sales slip year over year in April

Nationally, home sales slid 1.4% year over year but increased 11.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in April

A $12.5 million home on Hunts Point tops the list of the most expensive Seattle-area home sales last month.

Seattle is at the forefront of the micro-housing movement

Space constraints are, of course, part of the reason for micro-housing’s meteoric rise in Seattle and many other West Coast hubs, where land for new development is limited and affordability is low.

Keller Williams hires CFO, makes interim COO’s appointment official

New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate. 

Breaking into the luxury market starts with crafting a presence

Building a luxury real estate brand starts with a luxurious website, says Malte Kramer, founder and CEO of Luxury Presence.

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