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Nearly half of homesellers don’t know they pay the buyer agent’s commission

According to new data from Clever, 42% of homesellers mistakenly believe that buyers directly pay their agent’s commission fees.

Matthew Gardner steps down as Windermere Real Estate’s chief economist

Matthew Gardner has stepped down from his role as chief economist at Windermere Real Estate, a spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.

Houzz predicts that these interior design trends will take over in 2024

How will our homes evolve in the new year?

Homesellers with an agent earned more profit, endured less stress, study shows

Homesellers who worked with a real estate agent during the last two years made more profit and had fewer regrets.

Seattle is the best landscaped city in the country

Living up to its lush nickname, the Emerald City is America’s best landscaped city, according to a new study from Sodlawn.

Coldwell Banker Danforth to split from NAR

Coldwell Banker Danforth will not renew its affiliation with the National Association of Realtors in 2024.

What you need to know about the Agency Law changes, in effect Jan. 1

“It’s the right thing to do, and it’s what we should have been doing all along,” said Keller Williams Greater Seattle Designated Broker Lindsey Sargent. “Now we all just have to get used to it.”

Deck the halls: Unwrapping 2023’s Christmas decorating stats

With the holidays arriving, 83% of Americans are decorating for the festivities, according to Lombardo Homes. The new-construction company is unwrapping all the stats surrounding Americans’ and their holiday cheer.

Living room renovations: America’s hottest home upgrade trend

The term “living room renovation” was Googled 629,832 times per month. The data indicates that Americans are most interested in updating their living rooms.

Former ‘Bachelor’ brings his team to The Real Brokerage

Mesnick first joined the Seattle-area real estate scene in 2013 after starring as the lead in season 13 of “The Bachelor,” making history as the first single dad to be featured in the role.

Seattle identified as a top market for growth in 2024

The Sun Belt is poised for the strongest residential real estate growth in the U.S., according to the 2024 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, released jointly by PwC and the Urban Land Institute every year.

Existing home sales fall 14.6% annually

The only region of the U.S. that didn’t experience an annual decline in existing home sales was the Midwest, where sales were unchanged year over year.

Bid for developer fees falls short in Seattle City Council

Seattle City Council — narrowly — rejected a proposal that would have imposed “transportation impact fees” on local builders and developers. The tally was five to four.

Step into a purple fairytale in Bridgeport, Connecticut

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, the seller transformed this one-of-a-kind, two-family home with her own artwork and renovations.

NAR installs 2024 leadership team

Tracy Kasper was named 2024 president of the National Association of Realtors® during the organization’s annual event in Anaheim, California. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

The most expensive new listing in Seattle just might be the most modern abode on Lake Washington.

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