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Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent

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This year, Inman honors a much-needed figure in an industry still struggling with issues such as discrimination. Continue reading →

Prime homebuying season is getting earlier each year: Realtor.com

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A new realtor.com market report revealed that buyers in 20 of the 100 largest markets are beginning their home search in January. Continue reading →

Ben Kinney Companies acquires 7th Keller Williams franchise

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The purchase of Keller Williams Marysville brings Ben Kinney Companies’ total agent count to more than 1,450 and further extend’s the firm’s reach in the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading →

The year ahead: More growth, but at a slower pace

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In 2020, Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner expects payrolls to continue growing, but the rate of growth will slow as the country adds fewer than 1.7 million new jobs. Continue reading →

Kurt Cobain’s former Seattle home hits market with $7.5M price tag

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The Nirvana singer and godfather of grunge bought the home with his wife shortly before taking his own life in 1994. Continue reading →

Brokerages vow to display buyer’s broker commissions as new rule goes into effect in Washington

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Redfin, Windermere and Coldwell Banker Bain have all confirmed they will display buyer broker commissions on their own listings. Continue reading →

Tax on Uber, Lyft in Seattle would fund affordable housing projects

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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a 51 cent tax on Uber and Lyft rides to fund 500 affordable housing projects over the next five years. Continue reading →

Vacasa properties are now bookable through Google

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A new integration between the rental management company and the search giant will allow Vacasa properties to show up in Google searches and maps of hotels. Continue reading →

How the push against single-family zoning will impact agents

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Minneapolis and Oregon have led the way, but cities and states across the U.S. are increasingly looking at allowing multifamily units in response to supply shortages. Continue reading →