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Monthly mortgage payments up nearly 20% from 2022

Meanwhile, July’s home sale prices had their highest increase since November.

Fulton Grace Realty expands into Arizona

Chicago-based brokerage Fulton Grace Realty is expanding into Arizona with its first franchise partner.

Barbie’s Arizona dream house

This real-life Barbie dream house in Phoenix has everything a Barbie girl could want — life-size Ken not included.

NAR: Pending-home sales rise for the first time in four months 

The industry group issued its housing-market forecast along with its monthly Pending Home Sales Index for June. 

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate to 22-year high 

National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun took issue with the increase, saying the central bank has created “a rare and very tight monetary policy condition.” 

Seattle King County REALTORS® unveils 2024 leaders

Seattle King County REALTORS® announced the results of its election for the 2024 board of directors.

A gothic cathedral in Cincinnati

The property even includes some original church features, like stained glass windows and an actual pipe organ.

NAR: Existing-home sales slow as prices near all-time high 

The median existing-home price for all housing types in June rose to $410,200, 0.9% less than the all-time high of $413,800 reached in June 2022, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

NAHB: Builder confidence hits 13-month high 

Low inventory and high demand are buoying builder sentiment in the face of several headwinds. 

Housing starts post unexpected slide in June 

The drop in the pace of new-home construction follows a significant surge the month before, according to government statistics. 

Seattle home values reach new peak as inventory drought intensifies

As more owners continue to hang onto their houses, home values locally and across the nation have reached a new peak, but it comes at a cost.

CoreLogic: Home prices rise again in May, but pace falls to 11-year low 

Despite the declining rate of increase, home prices have risen for the last 136 months, CoreLogic said. 

NAR launches podcast highlighting Realtor safety

Set to debut on July 17, “Drive with NAR: The Safety Series” will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey Hawkins.

Washington more expensive than most states for price per square foot

Washington had an average price per square foot of $315. 

Mayor Harrell plans to make Seattle taller — and more affordable

Under Harrell’s plan, the maximum zoning requirement would rise to 440 feet, up from the current max of 170 feet.

John L. Scott listing named finalist in HGTV Ultimate House Hunt

A listing from John L. Scott agent Win Van Pelt of the Van Pelt Group has been chosen as a finalist for the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2023.

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