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COMPASS welcomes four agents to Bellingham office

Team leader Brandon Nelson, a former home inspector and builder, brings over 20 years of experience in the Bellingham real estate market to his new brokerage.

Artist’s passion project listed for $1.26 million

This one-of-a-kind home was started in 1980 by contemporary artist Malcolm McCleod Brown.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise 3.1% in January 

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.       

Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® partners with AgentEDU

AgentEDU, which provides online real estate training courses, has partnered with The Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) to empower thousands of Boston-area agents with additional educational resources.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Agents from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty and COMPASS listed many of the priciest new listings in Seattle this month.

Examining homeownership rates across racial groups

A recent NAR report details the persistent gaps in homeownership rates among racial groups, particularly for Black buyers.

Seattle King County REALTORS® now accepting nominations for 2025 Board of Directors

All candidates must be Realtors in good standing with Seattle King County REALTORS®.

Thomas James Homes launches Pacific Northwest design studio

National homebuilder Thomas James Homes launched five new design studios, including a Pacific Northwest location in Seattle.

NAR: Home prices rise across the country in the fourth quarter of 2023

Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.

Seattle tops among major U.S. cities for net migration as millennials flock to tech jobs

Seattle was No. 1 for net migration overall and among millennials.

HomeServices asks the Supreme Court to review Sitzer-Burnett ruling

Months after being found liable in the now-famous Sitzer-Burnett trial, the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling related to the case.

Luxury home prices hit all-time high; record number cash sales recorded

Redfin points to surge in prices, new luxury listings and a boost in sales as affluent homebuyers and sellers show increased activity.

NWMLS announces 2024 board of directors

The Northwest Multiple Listing Service announced the officers for its 2024 board of directors, with Frank Leach named chairperson of the board.

Keller Williams and Coursera create new professional certification 

The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of real estate education, including videos, readings, assessments and hands-on projects. 

Seattle one of the top cities for office-to-apartment conversions

Former office spaces in Seattle are slated to be turned into over 900 apartment units in 2024 — that’s a 5% increase year over year.

December pending home sales surge past expectations 

Pending home sales rose 8.3% month over month, the National Association of REALTORS® said, marking the largest monthly jump since 2020. 

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