Happy Holidays!

Local market update.

Mortgage rates, earlier-than-usual winter weather and the busy holiday season are all factors in the slower pace of King County's real estate market. Although sales were down last month, prices are still up year-over-year.
Find our full market recap here.

News + trends.

An aerial shot of the former Amazon headquarters on top of Beacon Hill, looking toward downtown Seattle

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

New affordable housing to be built on site of former Amazon HQ

An iconic spot at the top of Beacon Hill will soon be the site of over 200 affordable units, complete with a 10,000-square-foot childcare center.

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A motion-blurred person rides a bike through the brick streets of downtown Redmond

LOCAL ECONOMY

Redmond budgets big for infrastructure

The city has decided on a $1 billion budget through 2024, using the funds for community development.

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A ground-level shot looking up at some apartment buildings with green and grey walls.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Inside Seattle’s social housing initiative

An upcoming vote on initiative I-135 could establish a new social housing developer in Seattle.

A row of red cranes unload freight with Mt. Rainier towering in the background

LOCAL ECONOMY

Washington named 2022’s best state for jobs

The Evergreen State ranked highly in categories including its economic environment and job opportunities.

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TRENDS & STATISTICS

NWMLS Press Release

December 2022

Despite seasonal slowdown, Northwest MLS brokers report pent-up demand for housing.

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TRENDS & STATISTICS

Seattle Market Update

December 2022

Keep up with the latest Seattle area real estate news, trends, statistics, and talking points from the NWMLS and other sources. This data is compiled by Windermere Real Estate and Erik Stanford and is current through November 2022.

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Happenings.

December 21 - 22
The Music of a Charlie Brown Christmas at the Royal Room

Now - December 30
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at Village Theater

January 1
Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Jets at Lumen Field

Now - January 22
WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo

Now - January 29
New Art and Sounds from the Pacific Northwest: Indie Folk at the Bellevue Arts Museum

Click below, or contact me for details and to RSVP!

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To give you a sneak peek into next year’s real estate market, I’m sharing the following predictions from Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner:

View the 10 Predictions

Pin-spiration.

Is there anything better than snuggling up in bed on a cold winter night? We don't think so — that's why we've compiled these Dreamy Bedrooms where you can relax as visions of sugarplums dance in your head.

Featured listings & sales.

$1,995,000

First Hill | Seattle
1223 Sring St #901
4 Beds / 2.5 Baths / 2,666 SF

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$1,365,000

Greenwood | Seattle
2312 N 54th St
5 Beds / 2.75 Baths / 3,270 SF

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$960,000

Capitol Hill | Seattle
1621 E Spring St #PH-1
3 Beds / 1.75 Baths / 1,620 SF

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$889,000

Ravenna | Seattle
8014 19th Ave NE
3 Beds / 1.75 Baths / 1,680 SF

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$768,000

Earlington | Seattle
7633 S 134th St
5 Beds / 1.75 Baths / 3,000 SF

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$550,000

Rolling Hills | Renton
2902 SE 11th Place #1067
4 Beds / 3.5 Baths / 1,830 SF

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$379,900

Capitol Hill | Seattle
1136 13th Ave #207
1 Bed / 1 Bath / 783 SF

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$355,000

Westwood | Seattle
8659 Delridge Wy SW #B5
2Beds / 1 Bath / 784 SF

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Cast your vote.

SNOW DAY OUTSIDE VS. COZY INSIDE

Which do you prefer? Click below to vote.

SNOW DAY OUTSIDE! Do you want
to build a snowman?

COZY INSIDE! The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.

VOTE NOW

Last month's poll results. Modern spaces: 25%. Traditional spaces: 75%.

When you're ready to talk real estate.

ERIK STANFORD the way you move...
Managing Broker, CNE
Residential Marketing Specialist
ErikStanford@windermere.com
ErikStanford.com
206-280-3773

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