Tamara King fraud scheme
Tamara King and her ex-husband were convicted of stealing more than $2M from 22 victims
by Christy Murdock May 19
Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026
Headwinds aside, multifamily real estate remains on a firm footing
by Michael Zaransky Mar 19
OB Jacobi opinion
Opinion
Consumers shouldn't be 'guinea pigs' for strategies that may not benefit them
by OB Jacobi Mar 5
'NAR needs to get out of the MLS business': Windermere's Jacobi
Opinion
MLSs are just too important to the health of the industry, and to the homebuying and selling process, to keep them under NAR’s control, Windermere co-President OB Jacobi writes
by OB Jacobi Jun 27
Sanford fires back at Compass, argues against 'walled gardens'
EXp founder Glenn Sanford took a swing at Compass 2 days after his company was mentioned in a Compass lawsuit against Zillow — a lawsuit focused on one of the industry's most divisive topics
by Taylor Anderson Jun 26
Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride
The suit claims the multiple listing service is a 'monopolist' with 'no meaningful competitors' and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition
Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS
A new website soliciting plaintiffs for a possible class-action suit against the Washington MLS asks homeowners if they've sold in the state and seen 'a price drop or significant days on market'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 31
Realogics Sotheby's Realty partners with AI startup Realtie
As Washington cities undergo upzoning this year, timing of the firm's partnership with the AI platform that can predict seller readiness and identify areas for redevelopment couldn't be better
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 21
The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer
Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions
by Marian McPherson Oct 2
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
A quarter of homebuyers were looking to relocate during Q4, 2022
According to a new report, 24.6% of Redfin users were looking to move inspired by high housing costs in most major cities and the freedoms provided by remote work
by Ben Verde Jan 24
Flyhomes lays off 20% of workforce, cites rising interest rates
The layoffs come after a rapid expansion into new markets including Texas, Colorado and Idaho following a $150M Series C funding round
by Matt Carter Jul 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