Are builders ignoring single-person households?
REALTOR Magazine Single-person households are a growing demographic in real estate, account for 28% of all households—or 35 million homes in the U.S. But the...
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Suburbs swell as a new generation escapes the city
REALTOR Magazine Following census results, experts are noting that many suburbs are the place to be, especially for millennials. A shortage of affordable housing options...
Washington condo reform gains steam with bipartisan support in Olympia
For years, lawmakers have tried to reform Washington’s unusual condo liability law that has discouraged local developers from condo construction. This year, a bill that...
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shares thoughts on housing market
Houston Agent Magazine | Scott Klocksin When it comes to getting a clear view of the intersection of real estate and the economy, Lawrence Yun...
Northwest MLS makes changes to DOM/CDOM calculation for new construction
In an effort to more accurately reflect market time of new construction listings, the Northwest MLS is implementing a new method for calculating Days on...
Townhouse construction is now outperforming other building sectors
According to a new analysis from the National Association of Home Builders, townhouse construction is at an all-time high. Construction of townhouses is up 24...
Cutting-edge amenities offered in some new-home communities include solar power, dog showers
Today’s hottest amenities in new homes include dog showers, elevators for aging in place, solar panels and a “California Room” to meld indoor and outdoor...
Seattle city’s plan to upzone neighborhoods continues onward
The City of Seattle’s plan to upzone more than two dozen neighborhoods, which would allow for denser buildings, is on hold for now, after closed-door...
Multifamily and commercial investment continues to rise
According to a recent report, commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations are continuing to rise. The borrowing and lending in these areas are following the trends...
8 Reasons to Work with a Broker
Cara Ameer | Inman.com Let’s face it, selling a home without a real estate agent is just plain risky. FSBOs jeopardize time, money, and most importantly, an advantageous...