Local market update.

The King County real estate market surged in October, seeing significant year-over-year increases in closed transactions, pending sales and median residential sold price. As the holidays approach, and with mortgage rates hovering in the upper 6-percent range, buyer behavior will be closely watched to see if market momentum holds or if a seasonal slowdown takes effect.

Find our full market recap here.

News + trends.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

7 of region’s top 10 luxury sales involve Windermere brokers

Windermere continues to lead the local luxury market, participating in most of the top residential sales this year.

LOCAL ECONOMY

Investing in the vibrancy of Downtown Seattle

The Paul G. Allen Foundation grants $9M to revive Seattle’s downtown, funding arts and community projects.

LOCAL ECONOMY

The future of Bellevue: 20 years of managed growth

Bellevue addresses expected growth, focusing on equity, affordability and transit-oriented development.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Housing planned for Chateau Ste. Michelle winery

The Woodinville landmark will add a mix of new homes, restaurants, retail and hospitality spaces.

Happenings.

Now Through December 22
Legally Blond at Village Theatre Issaquah

November 22 – December 29
Enchant at T-Mobile Park

November 29
29th Annual Magic in the Market

November 30 – December 31
Garden d’Lights

December 3
Leslie Odom Jr. at Benaroya Hall

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