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As spring market approaches, Seattle buyers are getting more for their money

With the spring housing market just around the corner, homebuyers are getting more for their money as their mortgage payments are stretching further than they have in recent months.

NAR Relief Foundation seeks to raise $5 million in 2023 campaign

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation works to provide housing relief to victims of natural disasters. 

Seattle rents up 17% from 2021

Rents continue to be an attractive option for potential homebuyers holding off until mortgage rates fall and for those not quite ready to buy.

MBA: Mortgage applications jump on lower rates

The 30-year fixed rate fell for the fifth week in a row, giving a lift to lending activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Take me to (a converted) church

Take me to (a converted) church Within the woods of Solon, Maine, is a beautiful wooden church — turned house.

Realtors are writing listings with AI… Can you spot the difference?

The AI program ChatGPT creates home listings with desired industry lingo, dropping real estate buzzwords with apparent ease. Can you tell the difference?

Marki Lemons Ryhal to host NAR podcast: ‘Drive With NAR’

Chicago real estate legend Marki Lemons Ryhal has been named the new host of the National Association of REALTORS®’ monthly podcast, “Drive with NAR.” The first episode debuts Feb. 6.

Value of Seattle’s multifamily housing starts up 8% in 2022

The amount of money spent on new construction of multifamily housing has increased year-over-year in Seattle, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Seattle rated the third-best city in the U.S. for digital infrastructure

Seattle has been named the No. 3 city in the nation for digital infrastructure, according to a report from real estate tech firm ProptechOS. 

Redfin: Housing market has started to recover

Homebuyers are returning, but sellers still aren’t filling the need as inventory remains low.

Court sides with National Association of Realtors, halts antitrust investigation

The Department of Justice must close its reopened antitrust investigation into the National Association of Realtors, a federal judge ruled this week.

Seattle’s downtown living experience rated top 5 in the country

Seattle was rated No. 5 overall and cited for its strong rent-to-income ratio, green apartment buildings and neighborhood safety. 

New-home sales rise in December

The median sales price of a new home was down on a monthly basis but up on an annual one. 

King County average home price in 2012: $400K. Today? More than $1 million.

The median home price in the Northwest MLS increased for the 10th consecutive year in 2022, the service’s annual review shows.

Seattle’s annual housing inventory growth is second-highest in the nation

Seattle’s increased housing inventory in 2022 was the second-highest among major cities, the RE/MAX National Housing Report showed.

NAR: Existing-home sales dip 1.5% in December

House prices, however, continued to rise, marking the 130th consecutive month for price gains, the longest streak on record, the National Association of REALTORS® said.   

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