Washington Real Estate Guide
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Located in the Pacific Northwest, the State of Washington covers more
than 68,000 square miles. The Pacific coastal region's climate
is rainy and temperate while the interior is dry, with hot summers and
cold winters. Natural features include Puget Sound in the northwest
plus Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens in the Cascade Range.
Washington's capital city is Olympia; other major cities include Seattle,
Spokane, and Tacoma.
Olympia is located in west-central Washington at the southern end of the Puget Sound; it is a mid-sized city with a small town feel. Several national forests and parks, including Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park, provide plenty of recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. The local economy is supported by state government, healthcare, and education. Olympia has abundant local music and entertainment, but a high cost of living and a cloudy and rainy climate.
Seattle is a lively city on the eastern short of Puget Sound in west-central Washington. It is surrounded by dramatic scenery and has a culturally rich downtown with plenty of coffee shops and local music venues. Abundant recreation and transportation amenities are also available. Seattle is home to the University of Washington and is a regional center for banking, consumer products, and high-tech companies. It has one of the rainier climates in the United States and contends with a high cost of living and congestion.
Located in extreme eastern Washington, Spokane is a financial, cultural, and retail hub influencing a large area of Washington, Montana, and Idaho. The economy is built on agriculture, commerce, and industry, and outdoor recreation opportunities are excellent. The downtown area is attractive with arts and culture amenities, but Spokane deals with harsh winters and high levels of property crime. At the southern end of the Puget sound in west-central Washington, Tacoma is a port city with an economy dependent on shipping, paper and lumber mills, and manufacturing industries. Downtown revitalization has attracted museums and other cultural and entertainment amenities, as well as a high-speed fiber optic system. Recreation opportunities are good and the cost of living is moderate for its proximity to Seattle. Tacoma's downsides include cloudy and rainy weather, an industrial setting, and high crime rates.
On this page you will find Washington real estate listing services as well as selected realtors and real estate agencies in the State of Washington. For your convenience, this page also provides access to Washington real estate directories and realtor resources. A list of housing finance resources for the State of Washington can be found on this Washington Housing Finance Agencies web page. Whether you're buying or selling a house in Washington, this wealth of information can help you get the process started.
Washington Real Estate Listings
- Zillow Real Estate > Washington
Find homes for sale, apartments for rent, mortgage information, and real estate agents in Washington. Real estate listings can be filtered by price, home type, and number of bedrooms.
www.Zillow.com - Washington Real Estate Listings
Find homes for sale in Washington using a map or drop down menu.
www.Realtor.com
Washington Real Estate Agencies
- John L. Scott Real Estate
Large real estate company with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
www.JohnLScott.com - Hawkins-Poe Real Estate
This real estate company serves Tacoma and the surrounding Pierce County region.
www.HawkinsPoe.com - Skyline Properties
This independent real estate company serves Bellevue, Kent, and Seattle.
www.SkylineProperties.com
Washington Real Estate Directories
- Washington Custom Homes
Washington custom home builder directory, including location and contact information as well as website links.
Custom-Home-Builders.RegionalDirectory.us - Washington Manufactured Homes
Washington manufactured home supplier directory, including location and contact information plus website links.
Manufactured-Homes.RegionalDirectory.us - Open Directory > Washington Real Estate
Washington real estate directory from the Open Directory.
www.DMOZ.org
Multiple Listing Services
- Spokane Association of Realtors
Provides services and support for real estate professionals in the Spokane area.
www.SpokaneRealtor.com - Tri-City Association of Realtors
Provides real estate information and support services to Realtors® and other real estate professionals in the Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco areas of Washington state.
www.TriCityAOR.com - MLS of Yakima Association of Realtors
Offers information and services to real estate professionals and members of the general public. Search the MLS, find a Realtor®, and learn about the Yakima, Washington area.
www.YARMLS.com - Commercial Brokers Association CBA
CBA's online multiple listing service provides commercial real estate searches for sales, leases, and business opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.
www.CommercialMLS.com
Washington Realtor Resources
- Washington Real Estate Commission
Real estate licensing and regulatory body.
www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/realestatecommission.html - Washington Association of Realtors
Statewide realtor advocacy organization.
www.warealtor.com/
Real Estate in Adjacent States
Related Washington Links
- WA Real Estate Appraisers - real estate appraisal services in Washington.
- WA Real Estate Investments - real estate investing services in Washington.
- Washington Information - Washington atlas and travel guide.
- Washington Maps - Washington geography and infrastructure.
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