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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. 

December new-home sales jump 8%

Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Own the home — and garage — where Jeff Bezos founded Amazon

Formerly rented by Jeff Bezos in the 1990s, this Bellevue abode is the true birthplace of Amazon.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Agents from COMPASS were responsible for many of the most expensive new listings in Seattle this past month.

NAR: Existing-home sales slid 1% in December but are expected to rise

At the same time, the median sales price rose 4.4% to $382,600. 

The Agency launches new office on Bainbridge Island

The office, known as The Agency Bainbridge Island, marks the brokerage’s second in Washington state.

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

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