W Report December 19, 2023

W Report – December 2023

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.

Local Market Update December 2023

News + trends.

4,000+ Seattle buildings to cut fossil fuel use by 2050

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

Millennials relocate to Seattle and Bellevue

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.

Eastsiders encouraged to switch to heat pumps

[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.

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Local housing developers get hands-off support from Amazon

[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.

Pin-spiration.

Transform your home into a winter wonderland of joy. Cozy blankets, twinkling lights and sparkling adornments are enough to melt even Jack Frost’s heart. Discover Winter Home Décor.

Winter Home Decor Pinterest Board

Cast your vote.

WINTER DECOR

Colorful vs neutral? Click below to vote.

Cast your vote

COLORFUL! I need pops of color toget through long grey days.

Cast your vote

NEUTRAL! I need to stay calm and collected this time of year.

Last month’s poll results. Formal Holiday Table 51%. Casual Table 49%.

When you’re ready to talk real estate.

Denni Shefrin – Broker, Realtor® Mobile: 206.979.1908Office: 425.455.5300Email: dshefrin@windermere.comWebsite: dennishefrin.com