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Seattle is at the forefront of the micro-housing movement

Space constraints are, of course, part of the reason for micro-housing’s meteoric rise in Seattle and many other West Coast hubs, where land for new development is limited and affordability is low.

[update] NAR: GOP tax plan passed by House is big win for real estate

Described by members as “very positive” for real estate, the tax plan now includes five provisions that were among NAR’s top priorities. 

HomeSmart upgrades yard signs with SmartSigns and SmartRiders

HomeSmart’s yard signs will now have QR codes and NFC (Near Field Communication) tags allowing home shoppers to access property details.

NAR: Staging a home can increase sale price by up to 10%

Homes that are professionally staged not only attract more attention from potential buyers — they also sell faster and for more money, according to data from the National Association of Realtors’® 2025 Profile of Home Staging.  

Keller Williams hires CFO, makes interim COO’s appointment official

New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate. 

Cotality: Pace of home-price growth slows in March on economic concerns

Despite the deceleration, the company, formerly known as CoreLogic, expects prices to rise another 4.9% over the next year.

Breaking into the luxury market starts with crafting a presence

Building a luxury real estate brand starts with a luxurious website, says Malte Kramer, founder and CEO of Luxury Presence.

March’s interest-rate slide prompts jump in pending home sales

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 6.9% in March, compared to economists’ expectations of a smaller 1% gain.

Seattle is one of the cleanest metros in the country

The cleaning brand analyzed factors like population density, the prevalence of pests like rodents and cockroaches, vandalism, litter, air quality and water quality.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Many of the priciest new listings this month are waterfront properties, including a $5.7 million home floating in Lake Union and a $4.3 million condo houseboat at Roanoke Reef.

Seattle Agent to sponsor 2025 Futurecast Forum

Topics on the docket include House Bill 1110, “Trumponomics” and artificial intelligence’s impact on the regional economy and housing.

Private listings: Harbinger of seller choice or threat to market equality?

Compass and NWMLS have been engaged in a months-long back-and-forth regarding private listings and NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy. The latest development? A federal lawsuit.

Compass sues NWMLS

The brokerage announced its pursuit in a press release on April 25.

Texas castle fit for a king

Located on Lake Whitney in Clifton, Texas, this fairytale behemoth is known as Parsons Castle.

New-home sales climb in March in the face of high mortgage rates

The pace of sales rose 7.4% compared to February, topping analyst estimates by a large margin.

Matthew Gardner’s Q1 2025 market insights

Prominent real estate economist Matthew Gardner shares insights on the first quarter of 2025 — including his takes on tariffs, immigration, brokerage acquisitions, mortgage rates and more.

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