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Matthew Gardner’s 2025 real estate predictions

Prominent Seattle-based real estate economist Matthew Gardner shares his predictions for residential real estate in 2025.

New-home sales rise 5.9% month over month in November

The median-sales price slid from $425,600 in October to $402,600 last month. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

The priciest new listing in Seattle returns to the market after selling last August for $6 million.

Inhabit your own island off the coast of Connecticut

This luxury property isn’t just a home — it’s an entire multigenerational compound, situated on a one-acre private island off the coast of Greenwich, Connecticut.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in November for sharpest gain since 2021

The year-over-year increase of 6.1% is the greatest since June 2021, according to the association. 

ERA NexUS Global Realty opens in Bellevue

ERA NexUS Global Realty will specialize in cross-border property transactions and has a contract with ERA Asia Pacific Center, based in Singapore.

Santa’s North Pole cabin back on Zillow with new ‘Let Santa Know You Moved’ feature

Families can notify Santa of their new addresses to ensure their children’s presents make it to the right place on Christmas.

Infinity Shore Club over halfway sold

To celebrate the 50% sold milestone, all new buyers will receive a $10,000 gift certificate and three hours of complimentary design services with Urban Interiors.

What the Compass acquisition means for @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate

“Things will not change on a day-to-day basis,” says @properties Christie’s International Real Estate CEO Thad Wong.

NAR thinks these cities will be ‘housing hot spots’ in 2025

There are 10 factors that influence this prediction, NAR said.

Home tours, mortgage applications rise as 2024 market enters home stretch

More buyers are touring homes and applying for mortgages as the 2024 housing market enters its home stretch, according to a new Redfin report.

The Puget Sound’s most affordable ZIP codes for renters

According to a report from CashNetUSA, renters in Mercer Island (specifically, the 98040 ZIP code) only need to spend 19.17% of their annual income on rent.

Seattle is the 17th-priciest rental market in the US

Seattle is the 17th-priciest rental market in the country, according to Zumper’s November National Rent Report.

COMPASS acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate

COMPASS has acquired @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate.

Doughnut-shaped home for sale in Indiana

Nestled in rural Indiana, this circular home is nicknamed “The Round House” — and it’s not hard to see why!

NAR lawsuit settlement receives final approval in federal court

Ruling brings an end to the Sitzer-Burnett legal saga.

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