Local market update. Last year ended on a much slower note than it began, as December closed home sales dropped across King County. With fresh momentum already on display in January, what will the 2023 market bring? Find our full market recap here. News + trends. WINDERMERE INSIGHTS Practical advice for this year’s real estate market The W Report reached out to local Windermere leaders to see how buyers and sellers can successfully navigate shifting market dynamics in 2023. READ MORE [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Seattle ranks high for  house-rich homeowners Due to strong price appreciation, some homeowners now find themselves in houses worth many times their income. READ MORE LOCAL ECONOMY Local office market remains in flux Recent economic shifts have caused large local employers to rethink their plans for expansion. READ MORE LOCAL ECONOMY Bellevue is the third happiest city in the U.S. Thanks to a high quality of life and healthy personal finances, Bellevue ranks high for happy residents. READ MORE Happenings. Now – February 5 I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter at the Seattle Rep  Now – February 5 Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations at The Paramount Theatre January 27 – February 5 Seattle Chamber Music Society Winter Festival at Benaroya Hall February 1 – March 12 Sense and Sensibility at Village Theatre in Issaquah February 8 International Anime Music Festival at The Paramount Theatre Pin-spiration. Brutalism is getting a makeover this year. Functional concrete-and-glass designs are being paired with natural accents, plush fabrics and plants to create a soft Neo-Brutalism aesthetic. My featured sale. Sold for $880,000 BOTHELL 20125 Hollyhills Drive NE, Bothell 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 1,990 SF LEARN MORE Cast your vote. COOL VS. WARM INTERIORS  Which do you prefer? Click below to vote. COOL! I love how sleek and calming they are. WARM! I love bright and cozy color schemes. VOTE NOW Last month’s poll results. Snow day outside: 27.6%. Cozy inside: 72.4%. 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