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Compass drops antitrust lawsuit against Zillow

Compass announced that it will dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow, citing a reversal of the “Zillow Ban,” but Zillow says its anti-private listing network Listing Access Standards are still in place.

Washington state legislature passes SB 6091 to ban private listings

SB 6091 takes a firm stance against private listing networks, with the new law’s most noteworthy section requiring all properties be broadly marketed to the general public.

Wise Agent launches Lead Pipeline feature to streamline lead tracking for agents

Wise Agent has launched its Lead Pipeline feature, designed to help agents organize leads, track follow-ups and visualize opportunities from first inquiry to closed transaction. 

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

Keller Williams, REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side enter pre-market listing agreement with Zillow

All participating brokerages will have access to Zillow Preview, which is structured to operate within local MLS frameworks.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in February

Nine Windermere-affiliated brokers took part in the 10 most expensive real estate transactions in greater Seattle in February.

Could you live in these concrete spheres?

This behemoth of a home in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is constructed from two concrete domes.

What are the biggest trends shaping AI in residential real estate?

Ahead of the 2026 Accelerate Summit, Seattle Agent magazine spoke with two of our AI expert panelists to ask how the technology is transforming the real estate industry.

Jeff Tucker: ‘Unusually favorable’ spring in store for King, Snohomish County housing markets

In this Local Look, Jeff Tucker explains how King and Snohomish counties are still positioned for a strong spring selling season despite geopolitical turmoil and rising gas prices.

Avenue Bellevue earns 2026 Placemaking Award

The annual award recognizes organizations and individuals who strengthen the downtown Bellevue community by creating welcoming environments.

OriginPoint expands OneDown mortgage program with larger grant, new buydown option

OriginPoint, the joint-venture mortgage platform created by Rate alongside real estate brokerages, has updated its OneDown 1% Down Mortgage Program, adding a larger lender-paid grant and temporary buydown option. 

eXp Realty launches new homes division

eXp Realty has launched its New Homes division, which is designed to give agents a competitive edge in the new construction market, from boutique urban builds to large-scale master-planned communities. 

MLS, local Realtor associations counts continue to decline in 2025

The number of multiple listing services and local Realtor associations across the country declined again in 2025, as consolidation continues to reshape the industry, according to the 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices from T3 Sixty’s Real Estate Almanac. 

Report: Gen Z adults lead among 2026 movers

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

An $18 million home with lakefront access tops the February ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle.

reSpace starts pre-sales for co-homeownership project in West Leschi

Starting prices range from $150,000 to $325,000 per suite, including taxes, insurance, maintenance, landscaping and property management.

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