Four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, original wood flooring … and a pattern of paranormal activity. These are the features agent Heather Bland had to manage when overseeing the sale of Whispers Estate — one of the Midwest’s most haunted homes.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index hit a new record in August, marking the 15th month in a row of new highs. 

It’s common practice to yell “REALTOR!” when entering a home. An agent never knows exactly what they’re walking into … There might just be a ghost party roaring in the basement.

The median price of a new home sold during the month was also up, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Sales slid 1% compared to August, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

The last 30 days brought some expensive new listings to the Seattle market, including a waterfront Laurelhurst home, priced well over $12 million, and a Four Seasons private residence.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.44%. 

Multifamily starts, meanwhile, declined, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said.    

The Nov. 5 election offers King County residents a chance to weigh in on local officials and policies. To help, Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) published its list of endorsed candidates.

October’s increase comes as inflation slows and mortgage rates decline. 

At the same time, the median-sales price declined from August, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

September brought double-digit increases in both active and new listings in Seattle, according to new data from the NWMLS. At the same time, the area saw single-digit price increases, which hints that while it’s still a seller’s market, some balance is happening.

Real estate agents cannot ask clients about a diagnosis … So, how can you best serve neurodivergent clients?

The Katy Hospital was built in Parsons, Kansas, in 1916. Now, two buildings from the historic institution are for sale, as is, for $50,000 each.

Firehouse No. 7 in St. Louis may look like, well, a firehouse. But inside, there’s over 7,000 square feet of luxurious living space.

The amount a homebuyer needs to earn to afford a median priced starter home is down 0.4% from last year, marking the first annual decline since August 2020.