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MBA: Mortgage applications pop as rates fall to three-month low

Purchase applications hit their highest level since February 2023. 

NAR claims real estate wins as House passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The National Association of REALTORS® has claimed that the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the House delivers significant victories for homeowners and real estate professionals.

The $1.9 million onion-shaped dome home

Observers have compared the domes to onions, bubbles, boba tea, mushrooms and a batch of cinnamon buns, among other similar spheres.

NAR: One in five homebuyers considered their pet when choosing neighborhood

Pets aren’t just companions — they’re family. And according to a recent National Association of REALTORS® report, one in five homebuyers actively considered their pet’s needs when choosing a neighborhood.

US commissions jump to 5.44% amid cooling housing market

According to a report from Clever Real Estate, the average total commission for U.S. real estate agents is now 5.44%, a rise from 5.32% over the past year, despite the recent broker commission reforms from the National Association of REALTORS®.

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.

NAR hails Senate passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The association said the legislation contains five of its key priorities, including a permanent extension for the mortgage-interest deduction and a temporary quadrupling of the SALT-deduction cap. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

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

OB Jacobi: ‘NAR needs to get out of the MLS business’

“NAR, I really do appreciate everything you do for our industry,” wrote OB Jacobi. “But when it comes to managing MLS rules and policies, it’s time to relinquish control and focus on what you do best.”

US Conference of Mayors backs Realtor.com’s Let America Build initiative

The organization issued a statement in support of the pro-development campaign at its annual meeting in Tampa. 

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.

Pending-home sales rise in May as market continues ‘slow thaw’

May’s 1.8% monthly gain follows a 6.3% drop in April, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

FHFA directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to accept cryptocurrency in mortgages

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William J. Pulte posted to X issuing an order that directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrency as an “asset for single-family loans.”  

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. 

NAR: Existing-home sales gain ground in May

The median-sales price for an existing home rose 1.3% year over year to $422,800. 

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