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Coldwell Banker Realty acquires Pacific Northwest real estate powerhouse Coldwell Banker Bain

Coldwell Banker Bain’s 1,300 brokers in 37 offices, plus the management team, will remain in place and operate under the firm’s current name.

NAR data shows another dip in existing-home sales

Rising interest rates and home prices have taken a toll on would-be homebuyers’ purchasing power, leading to increased inventory and another monthly slowdown in sales. 

Overall new-home construction rises in March despite slowdown in single-family

Single-family home starts declined compared to February, while new apartment construction was up, according to government statistics.

HUD releases first Equity Action Plan

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released its first Equity Action Plan, with the goal of narrowing the racial homeownership gap.

Builder confidence falls again as housing market faces ‘inflection point’

Builder sentiment has taken a hit from an unexpectedly sharp increase in mortgage rates and continued disruptions in the supply chain, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly survey. 

When’s the best time to sell a home in Seattle?

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, get moving. A new report from Zillow says listing it on a Thursday in late April will reap you the greatest reward.

Investor homebuying stalled dramatically in Q4 2021: a CoreLogic analysis

Investor activity showed early signs of slowing during Q4 of 2021, down from the historic highs seen in the second and third quarter, CoreLogic’s latest analysis reveals.

Is the pandemic-driven second home buying boom over?

Report finds buyers are backing off from buying second homes, but what’s causing the turnaround?

Rocket Cos. top-ranked real estate company in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For

Altogether, eight companies well known to members of the residential real estate community were included in the annual list. 

NAR tech accelerator names 2022 REACH recipients

Under the program, the proptech companies will receive education, mentorship, networking opportunities and exposure to the global real estate marketplace. 

NAR files SCOTUS brief on floorplan copyright case

The National Association of REALTORS® has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a recent ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

How much space does $1,500 get you in Seattle?

Our expectations and desires have shifted, with renters searching for more space — often at a higher price tag. And, according to a new study from RentCafe, that’s especially true in Seattle.

Residential Real Estate Council to provide MoxiWorks HR tools through Broker Solutions

The tools include MoxiEngage, a CRM specifically designed for real estate agents; MoxiPresent, a comparative market-analysis presentation tool; and MoxiHub, a brokerage intranet. 

Betty White’s Carmel home is for sale — look inside

For more than 40 years, Betty White lived overlooking the ocean in a custom beach house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.For more than 40 years, Betty White lived overlooking the ocean in a custom beach house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Redfin completes acquisition of Bay Equity Home Loans for $137.8 million

The move fuels Redfin’s plan to become a one-stop shop to buy, sell, rent or finance a home.

Mortgage applications continue falling in latest weekly survey

The decrease comes as interest rates continue to climb, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. 

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