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Report: Mortgage rates stall sales in March

Uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Iran pushed mortgage rates back up to 6.38% by the end of March, up from sub-6% rates in February.

From broker to trusted advisor: 2 strategies for real estate agents

Industry thought leader Ryan Ponsford offers two strategies to help make the transition from real estate broker to trusted advisor.

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass

NWMLS called the suit a “battle” for the future of the country’s real estate industry.

3 ways AI is changing real estate

One of the most engaging panels at Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit focused on AI in the real estate industry.

Household formation grows as US housing supply continues to lag

Recent data from Realtor.com and the National Association of REALTORS® shows steady household growth, but supply is still catching up.

Viewpoints: Brokers oppose Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’

Forty-one states tax millionaires as part of standard income taxes, although Washington is the sixth state to enact tax law specific to millionaires.

Seattle’s top brokers share practical business advice

A “dream team” of four regional brokers took the stage at the Accelerate Summit to share practical insights on how they became top industry producers.

Case-Shiller: Seattle home-price growth slows in January

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

5 Seattle market insights from economist Matthew Gardner

Matthew Gardner offered market insights during Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit on March 25 at the InterContinental Bellevue hotel.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Many of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle haven’t seen the market since the early 2000s.

AI top of mind at Accelerate Summit

If you were to ask your favorite AI tool what’s ahead for the Puget Sound real estate industry, it might respond that you should have attended Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit this week. 

Zillow: Homes with lifestyle-driven amenities, move-in ready finishes sell for 5.4% more than expected

Homes that feature lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in finishes are selling for as much as 5.4% more than expected, or approximately $19,500 extra, on the typical home, according to a new report from Zillow. 

REMAX settles Batton antitrust lawsuit for $8.5M

The deal follows fellow defendant Keller Williams Realty’s $20 million settlement. 

24 new brokerages sign on to Zillow Preview

“Zillow Preview was just announced, but the signal from the industry is undeniable,” said Jeremy Wacksman, CEO of Zillow.

What smart brokers understand about financing in today’s market

Seattle Agent spoke with Loan Officer Jon Wagher of Movement Mortgage, a Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Accelerate Summit, for the inside scoop on the lending industry.

Why second-home markets are creating new opportunities for brokers

Seattle Agent asked Suncadia’s Vice President of Developer Land Sales Dawn Wandasan for the secrets to seizing the opportunity of the luxury resort market ahead of the Accelerate Summit on March 25.

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