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December pending home sales surge past expectations 

Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020. 

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Own the home — and garage — where Jeff Bezos founded Amazon

Formerly rented by Jeff Bezos in the 1990s, this Bellevue abode is the true birthplace of Amazon.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Agents from COMPASS were responsible for many of the most expensive new listings in Seattle this past month.

NAR: Existing-home sales slid 1% in December but are expected to rise 

At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600. 

The Agency launches new office on Bainbridge Island

The office, known as The Agency Bainbridge Island, marks the brokerage’s second in Washington state.

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

Seattle metro area home listings grow as prices stabilize

Home listings grew in December as housing prices stabilized, closing out an interesting 2023 for the real estate market.

Power players in Seattle real estate named to SP 200

OB Jacobi, Jill Wood and Geoff Wood, co-presidents of Windermere Real Estate, were the highest ranking Seattle leaders at No. 14.

NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns after receiving threat to reveal ‘personal’ matter

NAR President-elect Kevin Sears will move into the role of president, effective immediately.

What the recent surge in single-family construction means for 2024

The growth in November housing starts was seen across all United States regions, including a notable jump of 16.3% in the South; starts were up 1.4% in the Midwest.

2024 market outlook: What needs to happen for a robust year

Three real estate CEOs — Victor Ciardelli, Erik Doersching and Thad Wong — explain what needs to happen in real estate for a robust year.

Revealing the top home shopper search terms of 2023

A Zillow analysis of more than 250 billion online searches shows storage and outdoor amenities to be among the top preferences for American home shoppers in 2023.

Only 3% of Seattle homes were affordable in 2023

Falling mortgage rates and more inventory could mean an improvement in housing affordability in the new year.

Take in the cliffside views from your very own lighthouse

Become the owner of your very own — functioning — lighthouse in the oceanside town of Yachats, Oregon.

Number of immigrants working in U.S. construction reaches record high

Immigrants working in U.S. construction hit 2.9 million.

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