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W Report – September 2021

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

 

Regional Housing Market News
At long last, it appears the skyrocketing home prices that have stymied buyers may be cooling.
Also, an increase in condo sales indicates that city living is back in demand.
Matthew Gardner Discusses How the Pandemic Has Influenced Local Real Estate
Gardner joined fellow real estate experts to discuss the future of residential
and commercial real estate after the pandemic.
13 Percent of Seattle Homeowners Have Lived in Their Residence for 30+ Years
How long do you plan to stay in your home?
According to new data, some Seattleites are spending quite a few decades in their residence.

LOCAL ECONOMY

Seattle Is the Fastest Growing Industrial Real Estate Market
Along with cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, Seattle is one of just seven
U.S. cities with year-to-date industrial real estate sales over $1 billion.
Since 2010, Amazon Has Generated $129B in WA Economic Activity
The local tech giant has created momentum for Washington’s economy
by investing in businesses and infrastructure.

PIN [SPIRATION]

An A-frame cabin interior A bedroom in a cabin
A desk and window seat in a cabin A wood-paneled cabin bathroom
When the stress of the modern world gets to be too much, there’s nothing quite like a comforting weekend away to decompress. Embrace cozy flannel, pumpkin spice and the simple life with these cabin escapes to inspire you this fall.

JUST SOLD

Address: 3073 71st Ave SE Mercer Island, WA 98040

A RARE GEM! Enjoy spectacular sunsets, stunning city & shimmering lake views. A salute to Mid-Century modern in the coveted neighborhood of First Hill. Dramatic great room concept with walls of glass and stellar 180+ degree views from Seward Park to the south, and the City to the west. The great room opens to the spacious deck, creating an elegant flow from the indoors to the outdoors. Sit with your wine or coffee, kick back and enjoy a moment’s quiet time or the full Blue Angels show! Recently refreshed & modernized. The lower floor opens out to a private backyard. Fabulous street, with many newer homes. Terrific opportunity to enjoy luxury living & killer views at an affordable price! Minutes to I-90, & DT Seattle/Bellevue.
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ARCHI [TECH]

City Pods Offer New Ways to House the Homeless
A new startup is offering an innovative solution to provide shelter for those in need
and make use of underutilized spaces. These “City Pods” are effecient housing units
that can be placed inside larger buildings.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Theater Returns to Seattle This Fall
The show must go on! After a long hiatus during the pandemic, theater, concerts and
performances of all kinds have returned to the stage.
We’ve gathered some upcoming shows for you to experience a night at the theater.