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The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Agents from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty are responsible for nearly half of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle.

U.S. housing deficit grows to about 4.5 million homes

The U.S. housing shortage grew to about 4.5 million homes in 2022, an increase from 4.3 million the previous year, according to Zillow.

Guaranteed Rate raises more than $1 million for military nonprofits

The money raised will go to nonprofit organizations that support the U.S. military community.

A pyramid in paradise

On Hawaii’s Big Island, in Ocean View, a pyramid bungalow is embedded into the earth. It’s listed for roughly $1.3 million.

Northwest MLS opts out of NAR’s commissions lawsuit settlement

“NAR’s proposed settlement agreement largely duplicates the rules and practices in place in NWMLS’ service area for several years,” NWMLS said.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Seattle sees 7.8% gain 

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

VA to temporarily lift ban on buyer agent commissions

VA Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corrdion announced that the department would temporarily lift its ban.

Inside King County’s housing inventory crisis

Condominiums could serve as the “missing middle housing” for the Seattle area. However, only one condominium project, First Light, has broken ground in Seattle in the past few years.

New-home sales decline in April 

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

Historic triangular home on the market in Seattle

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property includes unique features like a floating staircase, a triangular terrace and a number of sculptural elements.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Ewing & Clark agents Betsy Terry and Jane Powers are responsible for the two most expensive new listings in Seattle.

Donald R. Horton, founder of nation’s largest homebuilder, dies at 74

Horton served as chairman of D.R. Horton Inc. since it was formed in July 1991.

Mortgage rates dip below 7%, bring relief to homebuyers

Buyers are finally getting some relief as mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in five weeks, according to a new Redfin report.  As of May 15, the typical 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.99%, down from

Housing starts rebound in April after March slump 

New-home construction jumped 5.7% month over month after a soft March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Hotels overtake offices in residential conversions

According to a new report from RentCafe, hotels have overtaken offices as the most likely spaces to be converted into new apartments.

Anywhere Real Estate, Keller Williams and RE/MAX commissions settlements receive final court approval

Other settlements are still awaiting final approval, including the $418 million settlement with NAR.

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