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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.

New Home Co. expands into Pacific Northwest

California-based homebuilder New Home Co. is expanding further into the Pacific Northwest with the opening of a new Washington division.

PulteGroup hires COO 

The hire follows the December 2022 firing of the homebuilder’s senior vice president for field operations, who had been tapped to become COO on Jan. 1. 

Seattle allocates $147 million for affordable housing

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the city will award $147 million to affordable housing providers this year.

Boulevard Park named one of the most affordable suburbs within a hot housing market

Boulevard Park, with a population just over 5,000, has a median price per square foot of $222, a 61% difference compared to Seattle.

The spring market is a seller’s market as demand rises, supply remains low

Seattle’s April average home value and pending sales rose from March as new inventory fell.

Keller Williams launches three more enrichment programs for agents 

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

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