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Will Springer Realtor

Government planners in our four-county region have until the end of this year to revise and then implement by mid-2025 their Comprehensive Plans for growth management to provide adequate space for housing, transportation and services (among many other aspects) to all its residents for the next 20 years. Price: $5.1M ($2770/sq. 11am-7pm ; Sun.

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IS THE REAL ESTATE WINDOW CLOSING SHUT?

Will Springer Realtor

Buyers will likely snap up any home to be within walking distance of the new transportation hubs. Coincidentally, one of my listings currently is in the UDistrict, three blocks from the rail station. New listings are up 6.3% Condo sales are in a similar boat, with new listings higher – by 4.3%

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A CALL FOR MORE ACCESSORY DWELLINGS AMID HOUSING CRUNCH

Will Springer Realtor

ADUs also help local economies by providing housing to people on the lower-to-middle economic scale to live within typically pricy urban areas that are closer to job centers and greater public transportation options. Don’t get me started about Seattle’s design review exercise!) . Kenmore allows ADUs of up to 1500 sq. bath , 11,412 sq.

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Millennials Expected To Maintain Real Estate Buying Intensity

Will Springer Realtor

The county saw new listings and end-month Active listings rise but Pending sales slip, suggesting buyers are no longer snatching every listing on the Northwest MLS as they become available. If you’re familiar with the roof at the newly named Climate Pledge Arena, you know of its pyramid shape and overhang-edged design.

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PREDICTIONS, PARKING, POLLUTED PIPES

Will Springer Realtor

This dynamic of private vehicle vs. public transportation will play out first in dense areas – like Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way – and will be interesting to watch. POLLUTED PIPES We cap this month’s news with yet another “P” story. The Eastside led the way with a 33% drop-off in new listings (420) and Seattle fell 31% (586).

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

In calling for rezoning laws to accommodate this concept, Gladney identified five keys that communities should keep in mind when designing their 15-minute neighborhood: Think in terms of mixed-use development, such as a blend of housing, commercial usage and small-scale manufacturing. On to new listings, and we start far away.

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