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Housing inventory rebounds at record rate in largest metros, and Seattle is on trend

The number of homes available to buyers climbed 18.7% in June, the sharpest year-over-year increase in the history of the report.

Washington among top 10 most fun states

When you consider entertainment, recreation, nightlife, parties and overall costs, it turns out, Washington is a pretty fun state! And that has a positive effect on Seattle real estate.

Ranking every state by its most expensive home listing. Where does Washington land on the list?

It is a fun reminder that location is everything, and every state has amazing ultra-luxury properties for the right price.

Half of Americans are brought to tears while buying a home

A new Zillow survey revealed that 50% of Americans cry while buying a home, with Gen Z and millennial buyers far more likely to shed tears at least once during their home-buying journey.

Seattle-area housing payments up 58% from last year

Soaring home prices and markedly diminished inventory are suppressing housing affordability for many nationwide.

Where does Seattle land on list of greenest cities?

Seattle rated in the top 10 for electric vehicles, vegan options, public transportation and emissions.

Find out where Seattle ranks on the new Best Places to Live list

Seattle scored extremely well for the local job market and had good marks on quality of life and desirability.

Federal judge dismisses counterclaim against REX in ongoing legal dispute with NAR and Zillow

A federal judge dismissed the countersuit brought by the National Association of REALTORS® against Real Estate Exchange Inc.

Property taxes across the U.S. rose to $328 billion in 2021

Property taxes across the U.S rose last year, but the hike was much lower than in 2020, according to a new report.  ATTOM found in its 2021 property tax analysis of almost 87 million single-family homes, $328 billion in

Coldwell Banker Realty acquires Pacific Northwest real estate powerhouse Coldwell Banker Bain

Coldwell Banker Bain’s 1,300 brokers in 37 offices, plus the management team, will remain in place and operate under the firm’s current name.

Betty White’s Carmel home is for sale — look inside

For more than 40 years, Betty White lived overlooking the ocean in a custom beach house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.For more than 40 years, Betty White lived overlooking the ocean in a custom beach house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Redfin completes acquisition of Bay Equity Home Loans for $137.8 million

The move fuels Redfin’s plan to become a one-stop shop to buy, sell, rent or finance a home.

Fed votes to increase interest rates, projects more hikes in 2022

The Federal Reserve announced today that it would increase the federal funds rate by 0.25%, its first increase in more than three years, with more hikes projected for the remainder of the year.

Seattle’s MoxiWorks acquires lead nurturing platform ActivePipe

Real estate technology platform MoxiWorks recently announced the acquisition of ActivePipe, a lead nurturing platform for real estate professionals.

Seattle among most neighborly cities in America

StorageCafe surveyed 11,000 Americans to determine what, exactly, makes a friendly community — and where those communities are.

Washington among best states to own a ‘tiny home’

The financial service provider IPX1031 has conducted a study to determine the overall best states in which to own a tiny home.

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