Local market update.

The market is finally settling into a more balanced pattern, as price appreciation slows across King County. Reports of a bear market are exaggerated however, since last month's slower pace is comparable to typical end-of-summer sales.
Find our full market recap here.

News + trends.

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[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Rising rents reflect inflation intensity

Increasing rents across the Puget Sound region are putting pressure on tenants, due in part to nationwide struggles with inflation. For those who can afford it, a mortgage is an excellent hedge against future market vagaries.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

Seattle ranks second nationally for remote work

Since the pandemic, nearly half of Seattle's workers have shifted to remote work, impacting commutes and transit.

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[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Bellevue residents support affordable housing

A recent poll reveals that a majority of Bellevue residents feel the city should enact more affordable housing policies.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

Kirkland is the fastest-growing startup city in the U.S.

Surrounded by tech hubs, Kirkland has become a fertile ground for startups in its own right.

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Happenings.

September 30 - October 1
18th Annual Great Pumpkin Beer Festival at Seattle Center

October 3
My Chemical Romance at the Tacoma Dome

Now - October 9
Seattle to San Juan Island Whale Watching

October 16
Windermere Home Run 5k at Magnuson Park in Seattle

Pin-spiration.

Real talk: who doesn't miss slumber parties, blanket forts and long nights talking with friends? Thankfully, conversation pits are back in a big way, inviting us to chat uninterrupted into the wee hours (pjs optional).