Seattle incentivizes new office-to-residential conversions
The Seattle City Council has approved a bill that will exempt projects converting commercial buildings into housing from key development …
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New construction news: Robots, elephants and townhomes, oh my!
Construction is booming in our region on many fronts. From an iconic car wash becoming a high-rise tower and an …
Area Rents Still Rising
Slowly but steadily, rents are rising, and they’re going up faster than last year. In Q1 2024, Seattle rents grew …
What’s Urban Marco Up To? Volunteering!
Real estate isn’t just about selling houses, it’s about helping people find home, enriching lives and fostering communities. 🏡 We …
Why Seattle Area Condos Are Hot Right Now
With a warming housing market mirroring local weather patterns, one segment of the market seems to be outperforming others. Local …
Neighborhood Density Proposal Would Add 100,000 Seattle Homes
During last month’s State of the City speech, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed a growth plan that would make every …
Will Converting Apartments into Housing Address Local Housing Concerns
Seattle joins other major U.S. cities – including Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago – where the urban landscape is …
Will Some Seattle Office Buildings be Converted to Housing?
Commercial office leasing in Seattle has been experiencing a downturn since the pandemic shifted many companies to hybrid and remote …
Seattle is Top Destination for Recent Tech Grads
The Emerald City is a hub for both well-known tech companies and new startups, with no trouble attracting the necessary …
Washington Among Best States to Work from Home
The pandemic changed a lot about daily life, including work. To keep employees safe, many businesses pivoted to remote and …
Seattle Continues to Grow After Pandemic
Despite remote work keeping some employees home and out of the city, Seattle’s population has continued to grow in the …
2023 Top 10 Predictions – Mid-Year Update
Matthew Gardner, Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, just released this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. At the end of …