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Washington Self-Storage Facility Sells for $8M

Pak-A-Nut Storage, a 58,410 sf self-storage facility in northwest Washington, was purchased by an institutional self-storage owner in an $8M transaction. The property is located at 840 Marine Drive in Bellingham, about 20 miles south of the Canadian border. Built in 2006, the facility sits on 5.88 acres. Public Storage...

Bellingham, WA · 1d
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Bellingham Herald

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Home prices drop in Bellingham and Whatcom County as mortgage rates increase

Median home sale prices in Whatcom County and Bellingham declined in September. Here’s a breakdown. Whatcom County Whatcom County’s median home sale price across September was $582,000, a 1.2% decrease compared with August and a 1.7% decrease compared with the same month last year, according to Jason Lee, a local broker with Windermere Real Estate in Bellingham. The county’s median sale price in August was $589,000. Whatcom County’s median home sale price reached a peak of $662,000 in July 2024, the highest median price since 2012, according to Redfin Metro Area Data, a residential real estate brokerage that uses home listings to generate metro area data. “Rising mortgage rates were already a headwind for buyers and sellers this summer. Then rates got even worse in early fall when the 30-year fixed interest rate crossed over 7.25% in late September,” Lee told The Herald. Bellingham Bellingham’s median sale price was $683,000 in September, according to Lee. That’s a 1.9% decrease compared with August’s average and a 1.9% increase compared with September 2025, Lee said. In August, Bellingham’s median sale price was $695,000. “Mortgage rates and high inventory have been the two-headed monster so far in 2026 for both buyers and sellers,”

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

Bellingham Herald

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Bellingham home-rental prices on the rise in November; Washington holds steady

The Bellingham Herald’s most recent rental price survey shows the city’s average home rental prices have increased compared to last month’s survey, while the state average remains steady. Bellingham The average price for a Bellingham rental unit — including all bedrooms and all property types — was $2,061 on Nov. 1, according to data from Zillow . That’s an increase of $86 compared to October’s average price, but a decrease of $39 compared to November 2025. “The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $680 to $10,443,” according to Zillow’s November data. Bellingham’s average rental price in November is 3% higher than the national average, up from 0.25% in October, according to Zillow. Whatcom County Zillow rent price data can also be compared by city. Compared to last month, seven cities experienced a drop in average rent while only one increased. Here are Whatcom County’s average rent prices on Nov. 1, compared to The Herald’s October survey: ​Deming: Decreased to $900 Sumas: Stayed the same at $1,600 Lynden: Decreased to $1,795 Everson: Increased to $1,650 Bellingham: Increased to $2,061 Ferndale: Increased to $2,250 Point Roberts: Decreased to $1,975 Blaine: Decreased to $2,400 Washington Zillow also tracks and

Bellingham, WA · 1d

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When Everett homes are selling, they’re selling quickly per October data

EVERETT — As home mortgage interest rates are matching their two previous highs this century, home buyers in Everett are going after houses on the lower-end of the listing price, according to new contract data obtained by an Everett broker who tracks the market month-to-month. The city’s most active...

Everett, WA · 1d
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From Sears to Shoreline Place: A New Chapter Takes Shape

The former Sears property in Shoreline is undergoing a dramatic transformation as crews clear and grade the land that once housed one of the area's longtime retail landmarks. Aerial photographs taken November 5, 2026, show a sprawling excavation site where the former department store stood. Excavators, bulldozers, and earthmoving trucks...

Shoreline, WA · 2d

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WA Home Buyers Face AI-Altered Real Estate Listing Photos

8431 309th Pl. SE — Reported Site of Alleged Listing-Photo Edits. Digitally altered listing photos can make it difficult for buyers to tell whether an image shows a property as it is or as someone wants it to appear. In September 2026, Nicole Broyles and her husband Nathan toured a Preston home east of Issaquah after seeing its listing photos. Their experience illustrates the difference that can arise between listing photos and a home in person.

Washington · 1d

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Kirkland-Based Investor Buys Retail Site

An entity affiliated with Weidner Apartment Homes has snapped up a retail property in Kirkland for $8.5 million, according to Connect CRE. Last year, the property at 9755 Juanita Drive NE was rezoned for dense mixed-use development. An 18,387-square-foot building, leased to the arts and crafts store Michaels, stands on the site.

Kirkland, WA · 1d

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Kirkland Condo Tower Lands Japanese Café, Niche Perfume Shop for 2027

A 26-unit condo project rising in downtown Kirkland has locked down its ground-floor retail lineup, pairing a Japanese-inspired café with a niche perfume boutique as the development works toward a mid-2027 opening. Central Peak Residences, developed by Cordillera Homes at 177 Central Way, is slated to begin occupancy in July 2027.

Kirkland, WA · 4d

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Preylock to Buy Amazon-Leased Bellevue Office Tower

Los Angeles-based Preylock Real Estate Holdings is purchasing Tower 1 at Bellevue’s West Main campus from Vulcan Real Estate for $340 million, the Bellevue Downtown Network recently reported. The 17-story, 364,868-square-foot office building, also known as Dynamo, is fully leased to Amazon and serves as a hub for Amazon...

Bellevue, WA · 1d

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Puget Sound condo market swings in buyers’ favor

Condo buyers are gaining the upper hand locally and across the country.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Order to avoid home demolitions without building permits is withdrawn as not needed

An order meant to avoid empty lots and torn-down trees from premature home demolitions was withdrawn Monday by Cambridge city councillor Cathie Zusy as – so far – unnecessary. The city’s housing development dashboard shows more than 250 projects in before-permit, permitted and completed stages. Zusy said in...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Columbia Pacific Advisors Receives $130M Refinancing for Community in Seattle

SEATTLE — Columbia Pacific Advisors has received a $130 million loan for the refinancing of Murano Senior Living, a seniors housing community located in Seattle. The borrower developed the property, which opened in 2019. Chris Cain, Tyler Armstrong and Taylor Russ of Lument arranged the financing on behalf of...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Nitze-Stagen Completes Seattle Workforce Housing Project

Trace 4001, an eight-story workforce housing project located at 4001 S. Willow Street in Seattle’s Othello neighborhood, is now open to the public. The new rental community, located just one block from the Othello Light Rail Station, was developed by Seattle-based Nitze-Stagen. Trace 4001 is a privately funded project...

Seattle, WA · 22h

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Puget Sound condo market swings in buyers’ favor

Condo buyers are gaining the upper hand locally and across the country. A new report from Seattle-based Redfin found there were 123% more condo sellers than buyers nationwide in September, the largest gap since the company began tracking the data in 2013. The report estimates there were more than two sellers for every buyer across the country.

Seattle, WA · 1d

seattleagentmagazine.com

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The 2026 Who’s Who in Seattle Real Estate Issue

Welcome to the fifth annual Who’s Who in Seattle Real Estate. The fifth edition of Who’s Who in Seattle Real Estate shines a spotlight on the brokers, loan officers and industry professionals helping their clients navigate today’s market. As the industry continues to evolve, these professionals bring the experience, expertise and perspective needed to guide clients through both opportunities and challenges.

Seattle, WA · 9d

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Report: Median Condo Price Lowest Since Early 2023; Home Inventory Near 12-Year High

Condominium buyers in the 27-county area covered by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service paid a median price of $435,000 in October, the lowest since February 2023 and down 13% from a year ago, NWMLS said Thursday in its latest monthly housing report. Median condo sales prices in Pierce and Thurston...

Pierce County, WA · 4d

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Salt Lake City Gen Zers Are Moving To This Pacific Northwest Haven Known As 'Mother Nature's City'

Salt Lake City may be among the most popular metro areas for Gen Zers who want large homes, high-paying jobs, and plenty of outdoor adventures. But young adults born between 1997 and 2012 aren't afraid to cross state lines in search of new places to call home. In fact, they're doing it more than any other generation. And according to U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report, many of them are making the 13-hour drive straight to Seattle, Washington. For nature lovers, this Pacific Northwest haven offers a similar combination of bustling city life and the great outdoors.

Seattle, WA · 6d

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Seattle's Newest Progressive City Councilwoman Wants To Make Building Easier

In Seattle's only city council election this year, voters in District 5 elected progressive urbanist Nilu Jenks over moderate Julia Kang, according to The Seattle Times. Jenks' victory may be an unexpected win for both homebuilders and renters. Much of the campaign centered on public safety, affordability, and city taxes....

Seattle, WA · 4d

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Pea Patch Community Campus takes shape; housing construction to begin this Fall

The Pea Patch Campus is beginning to be shaped into the community we’ve been imagining. Over the summer, local contractor Island Excavating completed site preparation, utility connections, stormwater management (no, that big hole in the ground is not a swimming pool!) and laid the foundation for a new entry road. Watch the site work video to see the progress. This January, construction gets underway on the Townhomes – 20 long-term affordable rental homes – with completion expected by the end of 2027.

Mercer Island, WA · 5d

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Recent Signing Brings Seattle Office Building to 96% Occupancy

The Swig Company’s Lake Union Building in Seattle now stands at 96% occupied after a recent lease agreement with an unnamed private equity firm for 5,000 square feet. Only one 3,800 square feet space remains on the building’s newly remodeled fifth floor. Located at 1700 Westlake Avenue N...

Seattle, WA · 6d