Local market update.

As spring starts to bloom, the King County real estate market is experiencing fresh momentum. In the face of continued short supply, buyers are getting creative with their offers while ready-to-list sellers find optimism in recent price gains.Find our full market recap here.

News + trends.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Neighborhood density proposal would add at least 100K homes in Seattle

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed a growth plan that would make every Seattle neighborhood eligible for more density. New “neighborhood centers” near transit and commercial areas will pave the way for at least 100,000 new homes in the next 20 years.READ MORE

Boeing grows local workforce despite headwinds

LOCAL ECONOMY

Boeing grows its local workforce despite headwinds

Even in the face of recent turbulence, Boeing’s Washington employee headcount nears its pre-pandemic benchmark.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Downtown Bellevue apartment vacancies dip, rents rise

More Amazon employees downtown means walk-to-work addresses are getting hard to find — and afford.

Washington has chance to lead nation in hydrogen economy

LOCAL ECONOMY

Washington positioned to lead nation in hydrogen economy

Green electrolytic hydrogen and renewable fuels will play a vital role in our state’s economy.

Happenings.

March 19 – April 20Jersey Boys at Village Theatre Issaquah

March 28Mariners Opening Day vs. Boston Red Sox at T-Mobile Park

March 29SAM Remix

March 29Dr. Jane Goodall at The Moore Theatre

April 13Tina Fey and Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour at WaMu Theater

Pin-spiration.

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