Local market update.

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.

Find our full market recap here.

News + trends.

LOCAL ECONOMY

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.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

The Eastside makes strides in affordable housing

Eastside cities are incentivizing affordable housing by reducing permitting fees and investing millions in new development.

[THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE

Seattle makes it easier to develop housing downtown

The City Council passed measures to waive design review for downtown residential projects and to encourage more micro-apartments.

LOCAL ECONOMY

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.

Happenings.

October 26
Diwali Ball at the SAM

October 26 – 27
Dia de Muertos Festival Seattle

October 27 – November 9
Seattle Restaurant Week

November 11
State Parks Free Day

November 22 – December 26
Mary Poppins at The Fifth Avenue Theatre

Pin-spiration.

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.