The Amazon founder has sold his luxurious estate in Hunts Point, just outside of Seattle, for $63 million — setting a a new state record,…
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Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed starting in May
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to…
Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
The financial gap between owing and renting has grown significantly, making the dream of homeownership more distant, according to report released by Redfin Thursday. Source:…
Buyer scoops up ‘Full House’ home with stars’ signatures for $6M
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
The sale marks the first time the home has changed hands since 2020, when it was purchased for $5.35 million by “Full House” creator Jeff…
Record down payments reveal a divided housing market
By The Citizen on April 9, 2025
According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4 percent and $30,250 in the fourth quarter. Source: Inman News
Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing
By The Citizen on April 7, 2025
In 2024, a record 39,000 single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5 percent jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of…
Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers
By The Citizen on April 3, 2025
According to a new Redfin report, an overwhelming 68.4 percent of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in five years. That’s…
Boomers claim top homebuyers spot, leaving millennials behind
By The Citizen on April 2, 2025
In a surprising shift, baby boomers have now surpassed millennials as the largest group of homebuyers, according to a new report released by the National Association…
Bay Area, NYC buyers drive bidding wars as market shifts loom
By The Citizen on April 1, 2025
A recent Redfin report found that 20.5 percent of homes sold above asking price in February, while 64.2 percent sold below and 15.4 percent sold…
Zeckendorfs accused of ‘brazen fraud’ in $80M penthouse sale
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
According to the complaint, developers and brothers Arthur and William Lie Zeckendorf of Zeckendorf Development, LLC allegedly rushed to close the deal before news broke…