Leading Seattle team departs Sotheby's for Engel & Völkers
The 3-person Nielsen Group brings a collective 25 years of industry experience and an average annual sales volume of over $50M to Engel & Völkers
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
John L. Scott acquires Bellevue, Washington-based Fresh Look
With the acquisition, Fresh Look's 28 broker associates and 5 brokers-in-training will join John L. Scott's Kent North office. Fresh Look's founder, Tony Lopez, will step into a sales manager role
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Corcoran Group enters Washington state, launches new affiliate, brand
Keoki and Stephanie McCarthy lead Corcoran Lifestyle Properties, a ‘boutique operation’ serving the greater Seattle metro area and the first firm to bring the brand to Washington
Coldwell Banker Bain acquired by Houston title insurance company
Coldwell Banker Bain chair Bill Riss has sold his majority interest in the company to US RES Holdco, an affiliate of Houston title insurance company Stewart Information Services
Home prices begin to stall
Median home prices stayed the same or decreased in 17 states and half of all analyzable metro areas from April to May 2020, according to new figures from Attom Data Solutions
Can a Donald Trump campaign sign scare away homebuyers?
With elections less than 5 months away, campaign signs are studding lawns. With political divisions growing, some agents say the charged climate could have an impact on sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Massachusetts is best prepared for digital economy as Southern states lag
The state ranked high largely because of investment in and support of the tech sector, as well as solid widespread internet connectivity
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
Health insurance created by 1 real estate professional for another
Brian Bushlach was fed up with the insurance options available to real estate professionals, so he decided to create his own health insurance company
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 21
Broker who tested positive for COVID-19 shares his story
After testing positive for coronavirus and receiving questions from friends, family and colleagues alike, Washington-based broker Nate Scott took to social media to share how his coronavirus symptoms evolved
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Vacasa takes over management of 85 properties in Washington
The fast-growing online rental search, booking and management platform has announced a deal to acquire Seattle-area Sea to Sky Rentals
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
Wanna meet buyers and sellers in a 5-mile radius? Try Nexme
In 2 months, the app has signed about 100 agents, facilitated a closed transaction and has 5 pending transactions
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 29
Seattle skyline from Kerry Park
San Jose and Boston also made the Seattle-based tech brokerage's list