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Bascomb-Green named chair of state Housing Finance Commission
Nicole Bascomb-Green, a leader in real estate and banking, has been named chair of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. She assumed the role at the Commission’s August 24 meeting following her appointment by Governor Jay Inslee. She has been a commissioner since 2021. Bascomb-Green brings 30 years of experience [..]
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4 Integrations That We LOVE in the Northwest MLS Mobile App
The Northwest MLS Mobile App provides NWMLS brokers and their clients with powerful search tools and valuable property insights to help them buy and sell real estate in the Pacific Northwest. The app is integrated with Matrix, the multiple listing service database that provides access to property details in real-time, [..]
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Northwest Multiple Listing Service President & CEO Announces Retirement
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Northwest MLS President & CEO Announces Retirement
Tom Hurdelbrink, president and chief executive officer of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), has announced his plan to retire at the end of 2023.
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Seattle-area homebuyers find fewer homes on the market
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Market for middle-income buyers has shortage of 300,000 homes
Home buyers with “middle incomes” are finding sparse inventory, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors® and Realtor.com®. Their analysis found middle-income buyers face the most severe shortages of homes in their price range. The nation’s housing market is missing about 320,000 home listings valued up [..]
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Developers say Seattle’s strict energy code contributes to housing shortage
Escalating rents for apartments in Seattle are anticipated as developers seek fewer permits, and shift their focus to other jurisdictions, according to a report last month in the Puget Sound Business Journal. Seattle’s strict energy code is cited as a reason for a steep drop in permits. The Seattle Energy [..]