As 2019 begins, Portland faces prospect of ‘normal’ real estate market
In contrast to the abnormal housing market the Portland area has seen in the past year, many think the area is headed for a more...
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Alternatives to 20 percent down millennials can take advantage of
Millennials today can face an uphill battle if looking to put down 20 percent on a home. According to a recent study, saving 20 percent...
Each generation’s most influential factors in home buying
Home improvement website Porch.com recently surveyed consumers about their first home purchase. Their results segment out the most influential factors when buying a home by...
Stats show importance of high-quality photo and video in real estate
RISMedia RISMedia outlines the importance of high-quality photography and videography as part of your real estate strategy. Top notch photos are more than just something...
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...
New report finds 87 percent of buyers use a real estate agent
RISMedia | Suzanne De Vita Whether you’re browsing for homes out of interest or in the market for one today, chances are, you’ve logged on...
Survey: real estate industry is the most generous in America
According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors, 82 percent of realtors participate in charitable giving, which is 25.4 percent more than...
City report says changes to Seattle single-family zoning could improve housing
A Seattle planning commission report is the first effort from Seattle City Council in years to tackle issues with single-family zoning in Seattle. The report...
J. Lennox Scott honored as one of RISMedia’s 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers
RISMedia is honoring its class of 2018 Real Estate Newsmakers, and John L. Scott chairman and CEO, J. Lennox Scott made the list, under the...
Pricing trends: a tale of two housing markets
According to a recent housing report from realtor.com, the division between high-cost, large urban areas and more affordable markets appears to be widening. The report...