Greater Seattle’s priciest home sales last month were waterfront properties on Lake Washington and Union Bay.

The FICO alternative is expected to greatly expand the number of eligible borrowers by allowing rent and utility payments to count toward a credit score. 

Purchase applications hit their highest level since February 2023. 

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.

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

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.

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’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.

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. 

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

“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.”

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

Seattle’s high rank was due largely to its good air quality — ranked second in the nation — and GDP per capita, ranked third.

According to NWMLS President Justin Haag, the change is about increasing transparency among brokers and clients.

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

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.”