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Do you think demand for commercial space will result in a continued rise in property values in King County? Evidently, Susan Ryan at the P-I Real Estate Blog thinks so… An article in today’s PI on the institutional investor interest in Seattle, highlights one of the reasons the local residential real estate remains strong. Low…

Seattle was mentioned today in this piece from CNNMoney. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Home price increases have slowed nationwide and even reversed in many markets. Inventories are up and new home builders are cutting back. More and more sellers are having difficulty selling their properties.…For some sellers selling their old home quickly is critical: They’ve…

Thanks to msrelo for pointing out today’s article in the PI. “…living with mom and dad, or mom and dad-in-law, is just practical. The Gwinns are using would-be rent money to pay off debts and save up to buy into Seattle’s out-of-reach housing market. And they are not alone. While moving home with a spouse…

Fast Company Article regarding how digital maps are enhancing the user experience. “Traditionally, in real estate, you’d have to go to the county records office or the police station, and pore through dusty file cabinets, to get the information that a Web site such as Redfin.com can display in a couple of clicks. “We want…

Yet another study was released this week that allegedly shows the local rental scene “tightening.” The apartment market continues to tighten in King and Snohomish counties, thanks to robust job growth and a trend toward converting units into condominiums, according to a new report from Seattle-based Dupre + Scott Apartment Advisors Inc.…Overall, landlords are optimistic,…