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NAR: Black homeownership still lags other racial groups despite highest annual increase

At the same time, Asian and Hispanic homeownership increased as well.

Real estate stocks hold firm during rough week on Wall Street

The week’s biggest real estate winner was Redfin, which saw its stock nearly double.

Is Compass acquiring HomeServices of America?

Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire competitor HomeServices of America, per The Wall Street Journal. But the HomeServices of America CEO says it isn’t true.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in February

A $10.5 million transaction tops the list of the most expensive homes sales in the greater Seattle area last month.

Matthew Cenedella named CFO for NAR

Matthew Cenedella replaces John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 40 years with the association.

Toll Brothers among Gold winners at The Nationals

Toll Brothers was among the Seattle-area builders honored at The Nationals, an award ceremony from the National Association of Home Builders recognizing outstanding achievements in new construction.

Rocket to acquire Redfin

The acquisition was described as an all-stock transaction.

When’s the best time to sell a home in Seattle?

If you have a would-be seller close to getting ready to put their home on the market, now’s the time to prepare. 

CoreLogic: Home-price growth slows in January, with further deceleration possible 

Falling consumer sentiment suggests potential homebuyers are wary of the short-term economic outlook and future inflation, CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp said. 

The tariffs took effect. Now what?

After a month-long delay, the 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico have gone into effect. Additionally, President Donald Trump signed an executive order increasing tariffs on imports from China to 20%.

Homeowners would rather lose money than sell to their ex

Furthermore, 13% of homeowners said they’d take their home off the market if they learned their ex was considering buying it.

Keller Williams names Christopher Czarnecki as president and CEO, announces investment partnership

Czarnecki fills the shoes of past president and CEO Mark Willis, who stepped down in January.

Big barrels in Big Sur

This listing, nestled in the hills above Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California, is constructed from two giant redwood wine barrels.

Keep up with this Kardashian landmark

This Hidden Hills home featured in the Kardashian family’s famous TV show. Now, it’s for sale for $13.5 million.

New-home sales post unexpectedly large decline in January 

At the same time, the median sales price for a new home hit its highest level since 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.   

Rate to offer mortgage balance coverage insurance for first responders

Rate announced an initiative that will offer first responders a one-year accidental death insurance policy that covers their mortgage balance up to $650,000 if they die in the line of duty.

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