Four sponsors have signed on at the Platinum level for Seattle Agent magazine’s upcoming Accelerate Summit 2026: Avenue Bellevue, Movement Mortgage, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty and Suncadia.

Midwestern and southern metros may dominate buyer interest in 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

The move was expected, but came amid increasing dissention among Fed officials, who voted for the cut by the sharpest division in six years.

The partnership combines Rechat’s Marketing Center with Follow Up Boss’ CRM and market reports in one real estate “super app.”

The average commission was up from a recent low in third quarter 2024 that followed the NAR settlement. 

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

Site users will be able to access every eXp listing — regardless of regional boundaries — using the tool’s search engine.

Windermere agents are responsible for half of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle.

The technical term for this property is “monolithic domes” — but unofficially, it’s a trio of oranges nestled in the woods near the South Yuba River in Nevada City, California.

Spa-style amenities, customizable lighting options, integrated technology, storage solutions — and ample space for these features — all surfaced as top trends.

By region, sales rose in the Midwest, Northeast and South but fell in the West. 

The typical asking rent for an average rental unit reached $2,224. Though that’s a 2.7% increase from last year, the median household income outpaced this acceleration, growing 3.9% during the same time frame.

The rationale behind the hike, said Economist Matthew Gardner, is that fewer large, expensive projects are being built in the city — and since SDCI relies almost entirely on permit fees for operation costs, the department will have to start cutting staff if revenue doesn’t increase.

Looking for a home that feels like a safe haven? This property on Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina takes that feeling to a whole new level.

Inside, the house includes original retro features like wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, a brick fireplace and an eat-in kitchen perfect for enjoying Eggos.

The association made local MLSs responsible for deciding whether non-Realtors may access their platforms as part of a suite of changes aimed at reducing antitrust risk.