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‘This castle has served me well, but alas, it’s time to sell’

Legend has it, amongst the idyllic woods of eastern Washington, there sits a hidden castle. And it’s for sale! Designed to resemble a Middle Ages fortress, this home includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a two-car garage.

Washington Realtors issues agent guidance on new mask mandate

Washington state reinstated its indoor mask requirement in public spaces today amid concerns over the spread of the delta variant of coronavirus. Now, Washington REALTORS has published a fact sheet for real estate professionals as the pandemic continues. For

Oprah sells scenic Orcas Island home for $14M

Oprah Winfrey recently sold her Orcas Island vacation home, called Madroneagle, for $14 million. She walks away with a handsome profit of $5.725 million profit.

Avenue Bellevue condo sells for a record $8 million

With 2,725 square feet, the 25th-floor penthouse, one of Avenue Bellevue’s 141 Estate Homes, is not even built yet.

What do buyers want to see in your real estate listing marketing?

You might be surprised by the results of this survey.

New-home construction falls in July

“The bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming report comes from the increase in the overall number of permits issued, which can signal how much home construction is in the pipeline.” — First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi

NAR condemns racial profiling of Michigan agent

After a Black real estate agent and his client were detained by police while viewing a house, the National Association of REALTORS® took a strong stance against the “deeply disturbing” incident of “racial profiling.”

New listings rose in July as more affordable options hit the market

Smaller, more affordable homes are hitting the market, helping moderate median list prices, according to Realtor.com.

Lot values are priced at a record high… Will it continue?

Lot values for single-family detached (SFD) spec homes are surging, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders.

Seattle King County REALTORS® to honor Benjamin S. Danielson, M.D. with 2021 First Citizen Award

The former medical director of the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic, known by his patients as “Dr. Ben,” will be recognized for his continued advocacy and activism for the health and well-being of children and families with low incomes.

Come sail away… on this land-locked Michigan houseboat

In the charming town of Au Gres, Michigan, a one-of-a-kind home is up for sale. But it’s not just a house. The property at 5629 E. Au Gres Ave is in fact a 74-foot “land yacht” constructed to serve

No new median-home price records set in July

For the first time since early March, no new records were set for median-home-sale prices last month, ending the five-month streak of record-breaking home prices.

Housing affordability hits 10-year low

Just 56.6% of homes sold during the quarter were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $79,900, according to the National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.

Vulcan Acquires Multifamily Development Site in Bel-Red Corridor for $17.9 Million

Vulcan Inc. has acquired a 1.4-acre development site for $17.9 million, adding 270,000 square feet of multifamily inventory to its 7.9 million square feet of commercial space and 3,390 residential units.

Share of international homebuyers fell last year

International buyers purchased 107,000 residential properties from April 2020 through March 2021, marking a 31% decline from the 154,000 residences bought the previous year.

Realtor survey shows importance of tech in pandemic

Looking forward, 37% of the survey’s respondents expect drones to be the most-impactful technology over the next 24 months, followed by cyber security (34%), 5G (31%) and virtual reality (30%).

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