Local market update. The market is finally settling into a more balanced pattern, as price appreciation slows across King County. Reports of a bear market are exaggerated however, since last month’s slower pace is comparable to typical end-of-summer sales. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Rising rents reflect inflation intensity Increasing rents across the Puget Sound region are putting pressure on tenants, due in part to nationwide struggles with inflation. For those who can afford it, a mortgage is an excellent hedge against future market vagaries. READ MORE LOCAL ECONOMY Seattle ranks second nationally for remote work Since the pandemic, nearly half of Seattle’s workers have shifted to remote work, impacting commutes and transit. READ MORE [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Bellevue residents support affordable housing A recent poll reveals that a majority of Bellevue residents feel the city should enact more affordable housing policies. READ MORE LOCAL ECONOMY Kirkland is the fastest-growing startup city in the U.S. Surrounded by tech hubs, Kirkland has become a fertile ground for startups in its own right. READ MORE Happenings. Now – September 25 The Washington State Fair in Puyallup September 30 – October 1 18th Annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival at Seattle Center October 3 My Chemical Romance at the Tacoma Dome Now – October 9 Seattle to San Juan Island Whale Watching October 16 Windermere Home Run 5k at Magnuson Park in Seattle Pin-spiration. Real talk: who doesn’t miss slumber parties, blanket forts and long nights talking with friends? Thankfully, conversation pits are back in a big way, inviting us to chat uninterrupted into the wee hours (pjs optional). My featured sale. Sold for $1,675,000 BEAR CREEK 19960 NE 155th Street, Woodinville 4 Beds / 3 Bath / 2,850 SF LEARN MORE Cast your vote. FIRE PIT OR FIREPLACE Which do you prefer? Click below to vote. FIRE PIT! I want to swap stories around the fire outside. FIREPLACE! Let me cozy up while I watch a movie inside. VOTE NOW Last month’s poll results. Front porch: 11.5%. Back deck: 88.5%. When you’re ready to talk real estate. Denni Shefrin – Broker, Realtor®  Mobile: 206.979.1908 Office: 425.455.5300 Email: dshefrin@windermere.com Website: dennishefrin.com