Local market update.

Despite low seasonal inventory, the King County real estate market shows some life, and buyers remain willing to compete for plum properties. A slight decrease in interest rates could mean welcome positivity in the new year. Find our full market recap here.

News + trends.

LOCAL ECONOMY

4,000+ buildings to zero out carbon emissions

The Seattle City Council passed legislation requiring Seattle buildings over 20,000 square feet to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050. These structures currently account for 37% of Seattle’s total core emissions. READ MORE

LOCAL ECONOMY

Millennials are migrating to Seattle and Bellevue

The two cities are among the country’s top 10 most popular living destinations for millennials.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Eastsiders encouraged to switch to heat pumps

The “Make the Switch” campaign can save homeowners over $6,000 by using an energy-efficient heat pump.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Amazon offers hands-off support to local housing developers

The company’s Housing Equity Fund allows for consciously created affordable housing communities.

Happenings.

December 22  

Arboretum Winter Solstice Walk

  Now – December 24  

Diving Santa at Seattle Aquarium

December 29  

Home for the Holidays at The Royal Room

Now – December 30  

Black Nativity at Intiman Theatre

December 31  

T-Mobile New Year’s at the Needle 2024

Now – January 7

 Art+Flight at the Museum of Flight  

Pin-spiration.

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