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NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts home-sales growth of 9% or more in 2025

Yun expects mortgage rates to drop to 6% by the end of the year.

Who is new HUD secretary, Scott Turner?

Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was confirmed to the role in a 55-44 vote.

Medieval in Maryland

In Silver Spring, Maryland, stands a modern castle. Built in 2004, the property blends luxury features with medieval architecture.

Windermere partners with vacation home sharing company Esterre

Windermere Real Estate is partnering with Seattle-based home sharing company Esterre to offer an attainable second home ownership model for Washingtonians.

Trump tariffs will hurt housing affordability, says NAHB

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods will harm housing affordability in the United States, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said in a statement over the weekend.

Gothic Revival, bayou charm

A designated landmark, this New Orleans structure is a prime example of the South’s famous Gothic Revival architecture.

NWMLS elects officers for 2025 board of directors

The Northwest Multiple Listing Service elected officers for its 2025 board of directors, with David Maider named chairperson of the board.

Downtown Seattle rents increase amid Amazon return-to-office mandate

Redfin says it’s too soon to tell if Amazon’s policy will affect rental demand, however.

CoreLogic: U.S. home prices rose 3.4% in November 

On a city basis, Chicago posted the highest annual increase among the country’s 20 largest metros, followed by Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. 

How much did it cost to build a new home in 2024?

What exactly goes into homebuilding costs, and how do those costs translate to profits for builders — and home prices for buyers?

Home prices rose in all major cities in 2024, including Seattle

For the first time in two years, home prices are on the rise in every major metro and Seattle is one of them, according to a new Redfin report. 

NAR: Existing-home sales rise for third month in a row in December 

The median existing-home price for all housing types in December rose 6% from its year-ago level.    

Mark Willis steps down as CEO and president of Keller Williams, transitions to chief leadership officer

Willis initially served as president from 2002 to 2005 and as CEO from 2005 to 2014. He then resumed the post of CEO in November 2023 and took over as president again in March of last year.

NWMLS: 2024 in review

The annual review from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reveals that new listings, sales and prices all increased annually in 2024.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Just $1 million separates the most expensive new listing in Seattle from the 10th-most expensive new listing.

Seattle home sales surge year over year in December 

Nationally, home sales were up 13.3% year over year and 4.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

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