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Washington Investors Face Strict New Property Marketing Rules and Heavy Fines

Washington Investors Face Strict New Property Marketing Rules and Heavy Fines

Seattle, Saturday, 13 December 2025.
New legislation in Seattle and Washington significantly restricts off-market property solicitation. Investors now face severe compliance risks, with Seattle enforcing penalties starting at $7,500 for a single violation.

Housing Market Shift Erases $13,400 in Average Homeowner Equity

Housing Market Shift Erases $13,400 in Average Homeowner Equity

New York, Saturday, 13 December 2025.
As property prices cool, the average U.S. homeowner lost $13,400 in equity over the past year, while negative equity cases surged by 21 percent to 1.2 million homes.