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Seattle $34M land grab threatens Aurora Avenue businesses

SEATTLE - The City of Seattle is moving forward with a $34 million acquisition along Aurora Avenue North to build a centralized utility operations center, a plan that would replace several long-standing local businesses. Mayor Katie Wilson approved the land deal following months of City Council reviews. The city confirmed...

Seattle, WA · 19h

Kitsap Sun

More apartments planned for Port Orchard's Bethel Road corridor

PORT ORCHARD — A new apartment complex that could bring 68 new units to South Kitsap is planned near the intersection of Bethel and Sedgwick Road, an area close to multiple proposed development projects. The Chloe Court Apartment project, located on an undeveloped land along the east side of Bethel Road at the northeast corner of SE Ives Mill Road and Bethel Road, is being planned for five four-plex units and two 12-unit apartment buildings, documents submitted to Kitsap County show. The project will bring a total of 68 apartments, according to the documents. Several development projects along Bethel Road are also under the permitting process. A Home Depot store is proposed to be built at the northeast side of of Bethel and Salmonberry Road. Phase 2 of the Blueberry Apartments (102 units) is planned at the west side of Bethel Road between Salmonberry and Sedgwick Road, at 4310 Bethel Road SE, according to City of Port Orchard. Also, the land use of the Hidden Hills Apartments (117 units) project has been approved. It's located at 1932 SE Salmonberry Road, according to the city. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: More apartments planned for Port Orchard's Bethel Road corridor

Port Orchard, WA · 2d

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Seattle’s largest apartment development touts luxurious hotel-style amenities

Seattle House, the largest apartment development in the city, begins welcoming its first residents this month. The half-block development at 2300 Sixth Avenue in Denny Triangle features two 45-story towers joined by a 13-story podium and adds 1,131 apartments to the area. It’s been one of the most anticipated projects in the Seattle.

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Tacoma News Tribune

Tacoma doughnut shop known for decadent fried treats will close after 14 years

Legendary Doughnuts will close its Tacoma store Nov. 15, ending a 14-year run on Sixth Avenue, the owners announced on social media over the weekend. In Nov. 7 Facebook and Instagram posts, Shannon and Ken Patten said the last few years “have been quite a struggle for us at this location,” pointing to pandemic-related challenges, a general economic downturn and customers having to “choose between treats and necessities for them and their families.” They also said they recently received notice of “a substantial rent increase close to $2,000 a month and continued price increases,” which contributed to their decision. “It is with great disappointment that we have to announce the closing of our Legendary Doughnuts Tacoma location,” the post read. They thanked their customers, especially regulars who returned week after week, and their employees. “We were able to build and foster business relationships throughout the community and would like to think we did our small part at being good neighbors.” In an email Monday afternoon, Shannon Patten confirmed that the property owner had informed them last month of a rent increase of approximately $1,800. They had been on a month-to-month lease since November 2025, she said, and they “did not

Tacoma, WA · 2d

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A younger generation is giving new life to Seattle’s iconic floating homes

On Lake Union and Portage Bay, longtime floating home residents are moving on, and young families are taking their place. For many newcomers, the draw is as much the close-knit community as the uniqueness of the homes. Neighbors see each other daily, stopping to chat on shared docks, and that sense of community is part of the appeal. Inside, though, the homes are private and quiet, and docks are usually silent by 9 PM.

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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 · 2d

hoodline.com

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Lynnwood Breaks Ground on $90.1M Bow Tie Housing for Seniors, Families

Shovels hit dirt in Lynnwood on Tuesday as the Housing Authority of Snohomish County broke ground on The Bow Tie, a planned $90.1 million affordable housing development set to bring 124 homes to a site at 5710 200th St. S.W. The project splits into 60 units for seniors ages 55 and older and 64 units for families, with construction slated to begin this winter and wrap up in 2028.

Lynnwood, WA · 22h

KIRO 7 Seattle

Puget Sound condo market swings in buyers’ favor

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

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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...

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Seattle Apartment Building Lands New Owner in $17.5M Deal

A 44-unit mixed-use apartment community located at 840 E Denny Way in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood sold for $17.5M, or $397,727 per unit. The property, 101 Broadway, was sold by Cairn West. The six-story building sits within easy walking distance to Cal Anderson Park and Seattle Central College, along...

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Seattle Home Prices Edge Down as Buyers Gain Negotiating Room

Seattle buyers gained an edge as price cuts climbed and homes spent more time on the market.

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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 · 3d

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The Drydown to Open Second Boutique in Downtown Kirkland

The Drydown is planning its second location at Central Peak Residences, a 26-unit condominium development by Cordillera Homes in downtown Kirkland, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. The boutique will occupy a ground-floor retail space. The developer expects The Drydown and fellow tenant Hako San Café & Bar to...

Kirkland, WA · 18h

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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 · 5d

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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 · 2d

425business.com

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 · 2d

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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...

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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...

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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.

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