Local market update.

High temperatures and high interest rates have hit the market in full force, leading to slower sales. Across King County, buyers are navigating a shortage of inventory along with peak market prices.Find our full market recap here.

News + trends.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Bellevue expands Multifamily Tax Exemption

Housing affordability has been a complex problem on the Eastside for years. Thanks to a geographic expansion of the Multifamily Tax Exemption program, Bellevue is creating new inroads for affordable developments. READ MORE

An apartment complex next to a hilly green forest in Issaquah

LOCAL ECONOMY

Issaquah awarded hard-to-achieve environmental certification

Becoming the first city in Washington to be LEED Gold-certified, Issaquah has shown its committment to sustainability.

The exterior of a Homestead Community Land Trust property

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

MacKenzie Scott donates $10M to Seattle Land Trust

Homestead Community Land Trust is using a major windfall to fund future affordable housing projects.

A woman works from a comfortable chair in her home

LOCAL ECONOMY

Washington among best states to work from home

A recent study reveals that remote workers in the state have some of the best work-from-home conditions.

Happenings.

August 23 The Princess Bride at Marymoor ParkAugust 26Sensory-friendly morning at MoPopSeptember 1 – 24Washington State Fair in Puyallup

September 13 – October 15Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood at Village Theatre September 15 – 17Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at T-Mobile Park

Pin-spiration.

Somewhere between Japanese minimalism and Scandi design lies Japandi — a home decor trend focused on simple layouts, organic shapes and natural materials. Less is more, as they say.