Seattle home sales skyrocket, median home price soars to $740K
Seattle now ranks fourth nationally for highest median home prices, up 8.8% from last year.
Seattle now ranks fourth nationally for highest median home prices, up 8.8% from last year.
Mortgage rate uncertainty drives real estate shifts across WA
The mortgage rate uncertainty continues to impact buyers and sellers. Here's how:
The mortgage rate uncertainty continues to impact buyers and sellers. Here's how:
Zillow reveals 5 home trends for 2025
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.
First-time home buying hits all time low
First-time home buying has hit an all time low, and the average first-time home buyer is older than ever, according to the National Association of Realtors.
First-time home buying has hit an all time low, and the average first-time home buyer is older than ever, according to the National Association of Realtors.
How Trump's win could impact the housing market
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
Whidbey Island, WA couple buys house filled with 1000s of bats
Halloween may be over, but a couple moving to Whidbey Island experienced a real-life horror story.
Halloween may be over, but a couple moving to Whidbey Island experienced a real-life horror story.
New homebuyers hit all-time low
A new report shows the number of first-time homebuyers is shrinking to an all-time low.
A new report shows the number of first-time homebuyers is shrinking to an all-time low.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Existing home sales fall
Existing home sales dropped 1% in September and are down 3.5% from a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Existing home sales dropped 1% in September and are down 3.5% from a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 2010
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Seattle ranks in new study highlighting 'Top 20 Most Livable US Cities'
Seattle continues to stand out as a prime destination, according to a new report.
Seattle continues to stand out as a prime destination, according to a new report.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Buying a typical starter home in Seattle requires a 6-figure income
According to the report, Seattle buyers must spend 42.4% of their income to afford a typical starter home.
According to the report, Seattle buyers must spend 42.4% of their income to afford a typical starter home.
Historic Pier 70 on Seattle's waterfront for sale: What’s the price?
Pier 70 on Seattle's central waterfront is now up for sale. Following a 1999 renovation, the pier became a landmark hub for locals and visitors downtown.
Pier 70 on Seattle's central waterfront is now up for sale. Following a 1999 renovation, the pier became a landmark hub for locals and visitors downtown.
Africatown Plaza affordable housing project opens in Central District
A major new affordable housing development finally opens in Seattle's Central District. We talk with project leaders and community members about what it means for the neighborhood.
A major new affordable housing development finally opens in Seattle's Central District. We talk with project leaders and community members about what it means for the neighborhood.
Map: States where mortgage rates increased the most this year
Mortgage rates increased in all but six states in the first half of 2024.
Mortgage rates increased in all but six states in the first half of 2024.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Study shows Seattle renters value pet perks, community spaces over gyms, pools
A new study shows that renters are redefining their priorities when searching for rental properties.
A new study shows that renters are redefining their priorities when searching for rental properties.
Growing number of millionaires opt for renting over buying homes: Report
Add a small number of millionaires to the ever-growing list of Americans who have delayed – or disregarded– homeownership.
Add a small number of millionaires to the ever-growing list of Americans who have delayed – or disregarded– homeownership.