There’s just no way around it Seattle and King County continue to set record highs for growth in home values all across the board. A lack of available inventory paired with a ravenous real estate market has the Emerald City continuing the climb among top cities in the nation for many growth categories. When compared …
The availability of public information, the internet, and social media have seemingly given us all the tools to do research on just about anything we desire. It’s easy to become oversaturated with information and options, struggling to sort through the noise. In a word, overwhelming Real estate search websites allow consumers to stay constantly aware …
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Seattle’s total number of homeless is topped only by Los Angeles and New York City According to both King County and the Seattle Times, Seattle has the third largest homeless population in the entire nation. It is estimated that over 10,000 homeless will seek shelter on any given night. Of that number, Seattle ranks fifth …
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Strategies for Home Buyers in the Seattle Market What does it take to buy a home in this current real estate market? Is this the time to buy an investment property? What about a home renovation? Changes in the market often bring up questions. We have two great resources this week to help you be …
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Agent. Economic Overview The …
Zoning and Development Impact Home Ownership As Seattle home prices have risen, the City of Seattle has looked to zoning and development changes at the governmental level to address these issues. Seattle’s median home price is $760,000, while median salary is around $100,000 per year. While this is doable for many Seattleites, others have felt …
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Mandatory Housing Affordability Passes in Seattle Seattle City Council unanimously voted on Monday, May 18 2019, to pass the MHA, or Mandatory Housing Affordability plan, which is just one part of the multi-pronged Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) to address housing insecurity and rising residential real estate prices. MHA is expected to be signed …
Puget Sound Link Light Rail opened in the Seattle area in 2009, with big plans for eventual expansion. The original track, running from downtown Seattle to Seatac Airport has seen two expansions since 2009, with many more scheduled in the coming years. The light rail offers commuters options outside of the traditional personal car, carpool, …
