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Carve your home out here

Aptly named The Rock House, this unique home is nestled around a 45-foot-tall section of one of Colorado’s beloved red rocks.

New-home sales jump in July

July’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of 739,000 represented a 10.6% jump from June’s upwardly revised rate of 668,000. 

Existing-home sales end 4 months of declines in July

The pace of home sales increased 1.3% from June after months of decreases, the National Association of REALTORS® said.      

The Seattle apartment market shows ‘signs of life’

Although transaction volume is low, the rental market is “beginning to show more signs of life,” according to new research from Kidder Matthews’ multi-family team, which cited increased liquidity.

NAR elevates Nykia Wright from interim to permanent CEO

Wright had served as interim CEO since November.

Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

Housing inventory reached its highest level since the pandemic in July, according to Realtor.com’s July Monthly Housing Markets Trends Report. 

Apartment construction surges nationwide

Seattle ranked No. 12 among major metro areas, with more than 12,800 apartments expected to be completed in 2024. 

Active listings leap across Washington state

Home sales rose 5.9% year over year across the Northwest region in July, with 6,615 total sales. Meanwhile, inventory increased 37.7%, with 15,122 total active listings that month, according to the monthly Market Snapshot from NWMLS.

Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law

The lawsuit criticizes NAR’s new rules in the wake of its legal settlement.

What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17

There are some nuances in NAR’s new rules that are important to know for buyer’s brokers, seller’s brokers or their clients.  

Average mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped more than a quarter point since last week.

This for-sale New Orleans mansion was owned by Nicolas Cage

In addition to all the local lore, the LaLaurie Mansion features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. 

Daniel Manginelli to lead in-house coaching for Rate

Rate, formerly known as Guaranteed Rate, has appointed Daniel Manginelli to lead its nationwide sales coaching program: Success Coaching Solutions.

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

Jeff Tucker named new principal economist for Windermere

“I’m endlessly fascinated by the housing market, and I love to find new ways to explain why market trends matter,” said Tucker.

A $2.6 million treehouse in Washington state

Camp out under the stars in style in this two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury treehouse on Orcas Island in northern Washington.

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