Local market update. High interest rates and persistent low inventory have slowed unit sales in King County, while home prices have held steady. Despite ongoing buyer activity, pandemic-era mortgages have kept many local sellers sidelined.  Find our full market recap here. News + trends. WINDERMERE INSIGHTS Housing market insights for the rest of 2023 Heavily influenced by mortgage rates and inventory levels, this year’s real estate market has been topsy-turvy to say the least. To help prospective home buyers and sellers, the W Report reached out to local Windermere leaders for insights on what the remainder of the year may hold. READ MORE LOCAL ECONOMY Seattle is the top destination for recent tech grads The city is a hub for established tech workers, but it’s also the favored spot for recent grads in the field. READ MORE [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Q2 rental market overview High interest rates certainly impact the housing market, but they also affect rental prices and vacancy rates. READ MORE LOCAL ECONOMY Seattle and Bellevue among top 10 most educated U.S. cities With numerous universities and technical jobs, education is a key part of the culture in our area. READ MORE Happenings. September 22 – October 15 Passengers at the Seattle Rep September 23 Salmon Homecoming at Waterfront Park September 28 Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks at Climate Pledge Arena October 6 – 8 Oktoberfest Northwest at the Washington State Fair Events Center October 7 Seattle Sounders FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC Pin-spiration. Who says working from home has to be boring? These drool-worthy Home Office Havens will have you embracing your work routine (or at least enjoying your office space). Cast your vote. COLORFUL OR CLASSIC BACKSPLASH Which do you prefer? Click below to vote. Colorful! I love bright pops of color. Classic! Nothing beats a clean look. VOTE NOW Last month’s poll results. Pool: 15%. Waterfront: 85%. 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