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A Hollywood mansion — truly

Located in Davenport, Florida, on Fantasy Drive, the street name says it all. A bold mansion designed to offer the true Hollywood experience

Migration between major brokerages in 2023

The first quarter of 2023 shows some serious agent fluctuation at many of the country’s biggest brokerages.

Home price growth slows as inventory fell in May

Seattle’s listings were down 10.8% from last year.

Most adults support housing densification in their neighborhood

These new homes are envisioned as “missing middle housing,” such as medium and large apartment buildings.

Case-Shiller: Home-price declines ‘may have come to an end’; Seattle sees 2% gain

A second consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index could indicate a reversal of the negative trend that began last year. 

Sellers making concessions to buyers has doubled since 2022

Seattle had the third-largest increase in seller concessions from last year.

PulteGroup appoints Kevin Henry chief people officer 

The incoming executive has held similar roles at BlueLinx Corp. and Extended Stay America. 

NAR: Limited supply keeps pending-home sales flat in April 

Despite solid demand, a dearth of homes for sale kept transaction numbers muted in the association’s most recent report on pending sales. 

New-home sales rise for fifth month in a row 

A shortage of existing inventory continues to drive buyers to new construction. 

New Home Co. expands into Pacific Northwest

California-based homebuilder New Home Co. is expanding further into the Pacific Northwest with the opening of a new Washington division.

NAR: Existing-home sales and days on market slide in April 

Multiple-offer situations have returned with the spring buying season while distressed and forced sales are “virtually nonexistent,” the National Association of REALTORS® said.

PulteGroup hires COO 

The hire follows the December 2022 firing of the homebuilder’s senior vice president for field operations, who had been tapped to become COO on Jan. 1. 

Single-family starts rise in April 

Single-family permits also posted a gain, indicating even more new homes are headed to today’s supply-constrained housing market. 

Seattle allocates $147 million for affordable housing

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the city will award $147 million to affordable housing providers this year.

Builder confidence rebounds in May on tight existing inventory 

Homebuilder optimism was buoyed by continued shortages of new housing inventory, the National Association of Home Builders reported. 

Boulevard Park named one of the most affordable suburbs within a hot housing market

Boulevard Park, with a population just over 5,000, has a median price per square foot of $222, a 61% difference compared to Seattle.

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