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Main Street Dollars

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Former owners of Kitsap County, Washington properties sold for back taxes can claim from $470,232 in leftover sale money, but each claim expires three years after the sale

Kitsap County, Washington, is holding $470,232.04 in leftover money from properties it sold for unpaid taxes, and the former owners are the ones who can ask for it. Each claim has a clock. Once three years pass from the date of the sale, the county keeps the money for its own budget. The amounts sit […]

Kitsap County, WA · 2d

Bellingham Herald

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Local broker helps explain why Bellingham restaurants are closing. What to know

A wave of restaurant closures in Bellingham and Whatcom County has prompted a local commercial real estate broker to examine what’s driving the trend. Rising costs, falling foot traffic and shifting local economic conditions are squeezing small-business owners from multiple directions. FULL STORY: Why are so many Bellingham restaurants closing? What one local broker has to say Here are key takeaways: Bellingham lost six restaurants in September while only one new restaurant opened in Whatcom County, according to previous reporting by The Bellingham Herald. Ryan A. Martin, co-owner and broker at Pacific Continental Realty, pointed to declining enrollment at Western Washington University, falling cross-border traffic from Canada and higher downtown office vacancies as pressures making restaurants harder to sustain. Bellingham’s minimum wage rose to $19.13 per hour — $2 above the statewide minimum — adding to financial pressure alongside higher costs for food, fuel, utilities, insurance, property taxes and leases. Downtown Bellingham office vacancies climbed from 4.8% to 8.3% in the third quarter, reducing the number of workers supporting restaurants during lunch and business hours, Martin said. Martin said raising menu prices to offset costs can backfire by reducing visit frequency, and he recommends continued monitoring to determine whether closures

Bellingham, WA · 4d

shorelineareanews.com

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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 · 1d
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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 · 4h
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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 · 10h

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 · 9h

multifamilyaffordablehousing.com

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Timberlane, EOS Buy Canopy Apartments in Everett, Washington, for $82.8M

EVERETT, WASH. — Timberlane Partners has acquired Canopy Apartments in Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, for approximately $82.8 million. The seller was a limited partnership comprising RISE Properties Trust and Aegon Real Assets US. Timberlane acquired the asset in partnership with EOS Residential Investors. Built in two phases in 1989 and 1991, Canopy includes 20 residential buildings and two clubhouses across an approximately 16-acre site. Its 336 residences include 91 one-bedroom, 169 two-bedroom and 76 three-bedroom homes, with an average unit size of 878 square feet. Many of the units (245) have been renovated. Avenue 5 Residential will take over property management under the new ownership.

Everett, WA · 17h

southsoundbiz.com

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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 · 3d

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 · 7d

hoodline.com

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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 · 3d

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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 · 5d

Reasoncom

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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 · 3d

theorcasonian.com

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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 · 4d

connectcre.com

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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 · 4d

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Ballard Goodwill redevelopment moves forward with rezone application

The developer behind the proposal to tear down the Ballard Goodwill to make way for a 300-unit apartment building has filed a rezoning application for the parcel at 6400 8th Ave NW. Timberlane Partners and Runberg Architecture Group first submitted a land use application in August to redevelop the Goodwill...

Seattle, WA · 3d

hoodline.com

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Martin Selig Restructures Nearly $500M in Seattle Office Debt, Eyes Exit From Receivership

Martin Selig Real Estate has completed loan modifications totaling nearly $500 million across 12 downtown Seattle office buildings, a restructuring that is set to pull nine of those properties out of receivership. The agreements cover roughly 2.2 million square feet of office space, including the company's own Second Avenue headquarters, at a moment when the 89-year-old developer's once-dominant local footprint has been battered by years of rising vacancy and falling revenue.

Seattle, WA · 4d

425magazine.com

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Fragrance Boutique Planned for New Downtown Kirkland Condo Development

A niche fragrance boutique has signed a lease to open at the Central Peak Residences condominiums under construction in downtown Kirkland, the housing project’s developer and shop’s founder announced Tuesday. The Drydown, which was founded in Carlsbad, California, by University of Washington alumna and Seattle-area native Shaya Assareh,...

Kirkland, WA · 5d

westseattleblog.com

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BIZNOTE: Our area will soon have one laundromat left, with West Seattle Coin Laundry closing (owner’s message added Friday)

6:35 PM THURSDAY: Bad week for customers of West Seattle cleanliness businesses. Back on Monday, we reported on the shutdown of Car Wash Palace at 35th/Graham; now a closing date is posted for West Seattle Coin Laundry in Admiral Junction. Here’s their sign explaining the plan to close November 15:

Seattle, WA · 4d

Realty Today

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Zillow October Data: Pending Sales Post Steepest Annual Drop Since 2023 as Rates Entrench Above 7%

The numbers that came out of October's housing market are stark. Newly pending listings fell 16.8% year over year last month, the largest annual decline since August 2023 and the slowest October for contract signings since 2018, according to Zillow's October Market Report published Thursday. The culprit is not mysterious: mortgage rates averaged 7.33% across the month, up nearly half a percentage point from September, and the resulting spike in monthly payment obligations stopped a substantial share of would-be buyers in their tracks.

Seattle, WA · 4d

westsideseattle.com

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West Seattle Car Wash Palace closes as property hits market for redevelopment

The self-service Car Wash Palace at 6301 35th Ave SW in West Seattle permanently shut down operations on November 2, 2026. The property, owned by JTV Legacy Holdings LLC, carries an appraised value of $1,492,700. The lot has been taped off and the washing bays are closed as the site goes on the market as a potential redevelopment opportunity.

Seattle, WA · 7d