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Seattle home values reach new peak as inventory drought intensifies

As more owners continue to hang onto their houses, home values locally and across the nation have reached a new peak, but it comes at a cost.

CoreLogic: Home prices rise again in May, but pace falls to 11-year low

Despite the declining rate of increase, home prices have risen for the last 136 months, CoreLogic said. 

NAR launches podcast highlighting Realtor safety

Set to debut on July 17, “Drive with NAR: The Safety Series” will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey Hawkins.

Washington more expensive than most states for price per square foot

Washington had an average price per square foot of $315. 

Mayor Harrell plans to make Seattle taller — and more affordable

Under Harrell’s plan, the maximum zoning requirement would rise to 440 feet, up from the current max of 170 feet.

John L. Scott listing named finalist in HGTV Ultimate House Hunt

A listing from John L. Scott agent Win Van Pelt of the Van Pelt Group has been chosen as a finalist for the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2023.

A close encounter in Kansas City

In Kansas City, Missouri, is a home that’s truly out of this world. Newly remodeled, the building resembles a spaceship, sending buyers to infinity and beyond!

Get your kicks on Route 66!

Located off the original Route 66 in Carlinville, Illinois, this former church is a gateway to history — but full of future opportunity.

As construction surges, builders are confident once again

It’s been a groundbreaking time for new home construction — literally. The annual rate of new construction surged to 1.631 million units in May: the biggest leap in 33 years.

Former employee sues NAR, alleges discrimination by President Kenny Parcell

The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak; Seattle sees 1.7% decline

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

New-home sales surge in May

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire at end of 2024

Goldberg’s retirement comes after 30 years of service with NAR and four decades of real estate experience.

Single-family home starts jump in May

The larger-than-expected increase comes as homebuilder sentiment rose for the sixth month in a row. 

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