Previously owned U.S. homes are now more expensive than new ones

For the first time in more than 15 years, it’s cheaper to buy a new house than a previously owned dwelling.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-26/previously-owned-u-s-homes-are-now-more-expensive-than-new-ones

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Property values are climbing rapidly across King County — what does that mean for your taxes?

Property values are skyrocketing in parts of King County, with some new assessments rising by double-digit percentages.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/property-value-assessments-rising-sharply-parts-king-county/RF5WXCSKZRESRJYC3PFBF7MOFU/

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Lawsuit filed to block new Washington capital gains tax

A lawsuit was filed Wednesday that seeks to block the new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks, bonds and other assets that the Washington Legislature approved this week.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lawsuit-filed-block-new-washington-capital-gains-tax/24C2HPHFW5AVRFI6KMJOEC35HI/

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US Home Prices Rose 11.9% In February, Fastest Growth Since 2014

Seattle saw one of the highest year-over-year gains at 15.4% growth.

https://patch.com/washington/seattle/us-home-prices-rose-11-9-february-fastest-growth-2014

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Seattle slips one spot to No. 3 hottest housing market in U.S.

After a year as the second-hottest housing market in the country, Seattle has dropped to No. 3.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/seattle-slips-one-spot-to-no-3-hottest-housing-market-in-u-s/

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Drone operators challenge surveyors’ turf in mapping dispute

It seemed like a good use of emerging technology that met an obvious consumer demand, and Jones was careful to add a disclaimer: His maps weren’t meant to replace the proper surveys that are often needed for such things as mortgages, title insurance and land use applications.

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/drone-operators-challenge-surveyors-turf-in-mapping-dispute/

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YouTube star Monica Church focusing on real estate career

Church says her visual storytelling skills will come in handy in her new gig.

https://www.king5.com/article/life/people/monica-chuch-youtube-real-estate/281-8644b360-2827-468c-8b26-be904485afcd

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America's Coolest Small Towns by State

While millions spend big dollars to pack themselves like lemmings into big-city attractions, America's wonderful small towns offer a carefree getaway at a fraction of the cost.

https://www.farandwide.com/s/best-small-town-by-state-81e39983579047d3?utm_campaign=bestsmalltownbystate-1cc77f87891d4e1d&utm_source=tab&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=associatedpress-apnews

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Weekly Housing Market Monitor

NAR Research compiles the latest housing market data in this weekly monitor, based on what REALTORS® are seeing in their market, mortgage data, jobless claims, foot traffic, and the latest home sales numbers.

https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/weekly-housing-market-monitor

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Market Hotness Index

Metro Hotness - Zip Code and County Hotness

https://www.realtor.com/research/reports/hottest-markets/

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HOUSING STATISTICS

Housing Statistics offers 43 different sets of data, downloadable either as Excel or PDF files (updated weekly). Housing data and primary indicators of the industry are housed in one easy-to navigate location containing historical and current sets of statistics such as: Housing Starts (by Region & Structure Type), Homes Sold by Region, Producer Price Indexes (for Building Materials), Manufactured Homes, New Home Characteristics, Residential Vacancy & Absorption Rates, Units Under Construction, Value of New Construction, and many more.

http://www.nahbclassic.org/reference_list.aspx?sectionID=819&channelID=311

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Economic Indicators

U.S. Census Bureau Economic Indicators

https://www.census.gov/economic-indicators/

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Local Market Reports

All real estate is local and every market is unique. To help REALTORS® and other housing market analysts get the most out of the plethora of data that is available, NAR Research produces a series of Local Market Reports (LMRs) which provide insights into the fundamentals and direction of the nation's largest metropolitan housing markets. Each report evaluates a number of factors affecting home prices, including:

https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/local-market-reports

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CoreLogic Home Price Insights

The most geographically comprehensive and current home price index.

http://www.corelogic.com/about-us/researchtrends/corelogic-home-price-insights.aspx?WT.mc_id=crlg_151103_aHqc0&elq=d6379903117d41bcbe7b9f6a82f2189a&elqCampaignId=2692&elqaid=7659&elqat=1&elqTrackId=097f671c98fc48249757d8ddbd229326#.Vj1WlvnnuUl

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Bureau of Economic Analysis

U.S. Economy at a Glance

http://www.bea.gov/index.htm

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Mortgage Market Survey Archive

Compilation of Weekly Survey Data for 2015

http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/archive.html

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Housing Economics

NAHB produces in-depth economic analyses of the home building industry based on private and government data. Our economics group surveys builders, home buyers, and renters to gain insight into the issues and trends driving the industry.

https://www.nahb.org/en/research/housing-economics.aspx