Housing, economic and lifestyle updates.
King County's real estate market has been quite active lately, with the number of home sales and listings both on the rise. While prices hold steady, favorable mortgage rates and inventory levels are capturing buyers’ attention.
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Washington state has most competitive job market in U.S. |
A recent analysis of LinkedIn job ads showed that Washington has the most competition for open jobs of any state in the nation, driven in part by local tech layoffs.
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The Eastside makes strides in affordable housing |
Eastside cities are incentivizing affordable housing by reducing permitting fees and investing millions in new development.
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Seattle makes it easier to develop housing downtown
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The City Council passed measures to waive design review for downtown residential projects and to encourage more micro-apartments.
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| Regional employment grows, despite loss of tech jobs |
Nonfarm employment grew by 1.8% over the past year, adding 38,600 jobs even as IT hiring stalled.
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Spruce up your stoop with colorful, characterful gourds and pumpkins. Stack them, paint them or leave them natural, then mix in fall flora for playful Pumpkin Porches.
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COLORFUL VS. NEUTRAL FRONT DOOR
Which do you prefer? Click below to vote.
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Colorful! I prefer a bold entrance.
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Neutral! I’m all about the classics.
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Last month’s poll results: Water Feature: 78%. Sculpture: 22%.
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When you're ready to talk real estate. |
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Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. 3933 Lake Washington Blvd NE #100 | Kirkland, WA 98033 US
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