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...
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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...
The case for live video versus virtual reality in listings
Whereas virtual reality (VR) hasn’t reached broad adoption yet and brokers feel it cuts them out of the marketing process, incorporating live video into a...
John L. Scott Hermiston celebrates grand opening
The John L. Scott Hermiston office celebrated their grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 14. More than 40 people attended the event, during which brokers, staff...
Feds expanding investigation into all-cash deals
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is significantly expanding its investigation into whether foreign buyers are using shell companies to buy U.S. real estate,...
When is the Best Time of Year to Sell Your Home?
J. Lennox Scott | John L. Scott In real estate, people often ask “When is the best time of the year to sell my home?”...
Study finds earlier homeownership boosts financial picture in retirement
A new study by the Urban Institute found delaying homeownership can negatively impact overall financial health in retirement. Those who purchased their first home when...
Amazon HQ2 is announced; how will it impact Seattle’s housing market?
Amazon’s office expansion in Seattle, coupled with the local job market and high cost of living for HQ2 locations, means the HQ2 isn’t likely to...
John L. Scott Real Estate names new general counsel
Andrew Mathews joins John L. Scott to lead company’s legal department John L. Scott Real Estate has brought on Andrew Mathews as the company’s General...
More Americans are using real estate brokers than ever before
A recent study found a full 90 percent of consumers use brokers to buy and sell their homes, which is a survey high. 91 percent...