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Housing starts surprise to the upside in August 

New-home construction posted a 12.2% month-over-month increase in August, thanks in large part to a significant jump in multifamily building.  

Builder confidence falls for ninth consecutive month 

A continuing combination of increased interest rates, supply-chain disruptions and high home prices has sapped homebuilder sentiment every month this year. 

Sellers lose the upper hand as mortgage rates rise

The housing market is starting to become more balanced.

Northwest MLS launches rebrand with new website, logo

Northwest Multiple Listing Service has rebranded with a new public-facing website and modernized logo.

Seattle named a top 21 city for real estate investment in 2022 and 2023

Norada cited Seattle’s population growth and strong labor market, indicating a robust rental market in the years to come.

30-year fixed tops 6% for first time since 2008 in latest MBA survey 

Mortgage applications declined 1.2% during the week ended Sept. 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. 

Seattle ranked the No. 7 city in the nation for Gen Z residents

Seattle was boosted by its No. 2 rank for unemployment and No. 3 finish for both internet speed and parks.

Northwest MLS inventory doubles year over year

Pending sales and closings were down 22% and 24%, respectively, in August compared to the same month in 2021.

ATTOM: Foreclosure rates returning to pre-pandemic levels

ATTOM’s 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows that foreclosure filings are up 118% compared to this time last year.

Student loan forgiveness could mean homeownership for millennials

The recent order by President Joe Biden canceling tens of millions of dollars in student loan debt is good news for the real estate industry, according to a new report.

As demand for new homes cools, builders reconsider future plans

A sudden slowdown in home construction hasn’t affected the rise of new apartment buildings. Ten of the country’s top metros are set to reach five-year peaks in new-apartment construction during 2022.

Live out your fantasy in the Unicorn House

Located near downtown Atlanta is a charming, funky hideaway aptly called the Unicorn House. It’s embellished with backyard greenery, several outbuildings and so — so — much colorful art.

Land ho! For the low price of $49,000

Treasure awaits … floating on the Potomac River in Virginia. This unique pirate ship home is listed by owner Daniel Corder for $49,000.

Median days on the market increases in Seattle and nationwide

Homebuyers nationwide had more time to make decisions in August with the first year-over-year increase in median days on the market since June 2020.

Two Seattle real estate businesses make Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies

Companies are ranked by percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021 and had to have earned at least $100,000 in revenue in 2018 and $2 million in 2021.

S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index: Seattle home prices rose 19.2% in June

Though home prices are still increasing across the United States, the rate of growth is slowing, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.

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