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.
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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. READ MORE
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.
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).
Cast your vote.
FIRE PIT OR FIREPLACE
Which do you prefer? Click below to vote.
FIRE PIT! I want to swap stories around the fire outside.
FIREPLACE! Let me cozy up while
I watch a movie inside.