Local market update.

Buyers and sellers across King County are navigating new dynamics, as increased inventory creates more intense competition between sellers and a wider array of options for buyers.Find our full market recap here.

News + trends.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Rising inventory and slightly declining interest rates: Should on-hold buyers jump back in now?

While there’s no way to perfectly time a home purchase, shifting market conditions have sidelined some buyers. Is there smoother sailing ahead?READ MORE

LOCAL ECONOMY

Washington state ranks as second most stable housing market in the U.S.

Our state’s strong economy, among other factors, contributes to the thriving state of Washington real estate.

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[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Seattle reveals first affordable housing project funded by JumpStart tax

Seventeen housing organizations have benefitted from the controversial tax, creating hundreds of affordable units.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

What does the future hold for Bellevue’s upcoming office projects?

Tech workers’ preferences for at-home and hybrid work have altered some major construction plans in the city.

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Happenings.

August 27HangarFest 2022 at the Museum of Flight

August 28

Outdoor Cinema: Purple Rain at Jimi Hendrix Park

Now – September 5Perspectives on Place: Photographs from Here at MOHAI

Now – September 9Downtown Summer Sounds in Downtown Seattle

Now – September 11Hamilton at the Paramount Theater

Pin-spiration.

Don’t be square. Straight lines and hard edges are out. Curves, squiggles, waves and slopes are the word of the day. Check out this Pinterest board for more ideas to go with the flow.