Seattle Real Estate Shake-Up- Redfin’s Big Move, ADU Data Confusion, and the One Seattle Plan Lawsuit
- Episode
- 137
- Published
- Duration
- 39 min
- Host
- Christian Nossum
- Topics
- Market Updates
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Today’s episode is all about Seattle real estate news - what’s happening now, and what it all means for buyers, sellers, investors, and even renters. Join our hosts Christian Nossum, Shannon Nossum, Joanna Beecher, and Varun Jain of the Awesome Nossum Group at Wilson Realty as we discuss the Seattle Real Estate news. We will cover the acquisition of Redfin by Rocket Companies-what’s behind the deal and what it might mean for the future of real estate services. the surprising rise in condo prices in Seattle and how Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may be playing a role in that, We’ll take a look at current mortgage rates, how they’re trending, and what that means for affordability in the area. And finally, we’ll break down the latest on the One Seattle Plan — including a recent lawsuit, the city’s legal battle, and what’s coming up with the May 21st public hearing and the May 30th deadline.If you like listening to the Awesome In Seattle Podcast, leave us a review. We would love to hear from you!
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