Local market update. Recent interest rate fluctuations have caused shifts in market activity, with some buyers converging on available listings and others waiting for rates to drop. Sellers have been hesitant to let go of their favorable mortgages, leading to low inventory. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. LOCAL ECONOMY Black-owned businesses are reanchoring in the Central District Seattle’s Black community sees new paths to property ownership through prospective purchases of commercial spaces in the CD. A Black arts nonprofit is the first to to the table by purchasing a retail storefront within a larger building. READ MORE [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Wash. needs 1M new housing units by 2044 to meet demand A recent population projection suggests that the state will need thousands of new units a year to house its residents. READ MORE LOCAL ECONOMY Bothell-based Seagen to be acquired by Pfizer for $43B Pfizer’s deal with Seagen is set to be the largest global biopharma transaction in the past three years. READ MORE [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Seattle apartments are getting smaller You’re not imagining it: apartments in the city are shrinking. At the same time, rents are rising. READ MORE Happenings. Now – April 9 Maestro Alfredo Barbini: Nature, Myth, and Magic at the Museum of Glass March 17 – April 2 Every Brilliant Thing at the ACT Theater March 29 – April 30 How to Break at Village Theater April 1 – 5 Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians and Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park April 5 – 6 Candlelight Concert Tribute to Taylor Swift at Town Hall Seattle Pin-spiration. A fresh coat of paint makes all the difference. This year, color is back in a big way — monochromatic rooms are shaking things up, covering spaces from floor to ceiling in vibrant hues, with furniture and accents to match. My featured listing. $745,000 KIRKLAND 5535 Lake Washington Boulevard NE 206, Kirkland 1 Bed / 1 Bath / 757 SF LEARN MORE Cast your vote. SHOWER VS. BATH Which do you prefer? Click below to vote. SHOWER! I love a hot shower at the end of the day. BATH! A long soak is my favorite way to relax. VOTE NOW Last month’s poll results. Black window frames: 37.3%. White frames: 62.7%. 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