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SEATTLE ‘WALKING’ TOWARDS URBAN CONNECTEDNESS

Will Springer Realtor

These findings provide a strong economic base and cement walkable urban places and development as the wave of the future, as we move toward a more connected, environmentally sustainable way of life.” In addition, discussions are well underway between city leadership, neighborhood advocates and developers to consider placing a “lid” over I-5.

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Will Springer Realtor

They have also been spending oodles of money to shape their residences to meet new living needs – modern and spacious, when possible – as households live in their homes for longer. Legislation related to transit-oriented development did not pass. Owners are investing about $475B ( yes, billion! And, opening this year, Graystone.

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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. The number of new homes for sale fell 19% (4009) across the county from June to July and 9.5% year-on-year (YoY).

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Millennials Expected To Maintain Real Estate Buying Intensity

Will Springer Realtor

Housing starts – the number of units builders would begin if development kept pace for the next 12 months – increased 19% nationally to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.7 and are on the high side for the unit size, with a median price per square foot of roughly $1045 from a sampling of active listings. We are on the right track.

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PREDICTIONS, PARKING, POLLUTED PIPES

Will Springer Realtor

The seemingly mundane asphalt-covered piece of real estate silently champions the ebb and flow of modern living. Yet, many new home projects across King County (and, honestly, in most urban areas) are brushing aside parking as an extravagance and a burden to include in residential planning. List: $10.25M ($2362/sq.

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

Urban planners have a name for it: the 15-minute neighborhood and it is already in development in parts of the country, including Seattle. Create options for multiple modes of transport – bikes, cars and transit should all be factored in. Where would you like to see this type of neighborhood development? Send me a message.

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