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,...
Category : Real Estate Trends
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?”...
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...
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...
Northwest MLS announces expanded accessibility search features for residential listings
Improvements are the result of a joint effort between John L. Scott and Marketplace Sotheby’s The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (Northwest MLS) has implemented changes...
New analysis identifies Spokane as top city locals don’t want to leave
According to a recent analysis by realtor.com, Spokane, Wash. is the U.S. city where most locals plan to stay put. It’s also the city that...
Single female home buyers now account for nearly a fifth of all home sales
According to a recent study from the National Association of Realtors, single female home buyers are on the rise; they now outnumber their male counterparts...
Report: Homeowners are earning an average of $61K at resale
In the third quarter of 2018, homeowners sold for an average of $61,232 more than the original purchase price of their home, which is the...
Using data to dispel housing bubble myths and shape consumer perception
Shaping consumer perception can be done using relevant data, which can show the “big picture” when it comes to the housing market. Chief NAR economist...
Study: Real estate income doubles after first year
Though it can be tough for rookie brokers to get their business off the ground at first, a recent study indicates brokers with 1-3 years...