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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d

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JBG SMITH Sells Majority Stake in Ballston Office Tower

JBG SMITH⁠ has sold a majority stake in a Ballston office tower it developed more than a decade ago. The Bethesda-based real estate investment trust sold a 90% interest in the 306,200-square-foot office tower at 800 N. Glebe Road in Arlington, the company announced in its third-quarter earnings report. The tower is valued at $79 million, according to the Washington Business Journal. JBG Smith will continue to manage and lease the property.

Arlington, WA · 1d
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Seattle moves to buy Aurora Avenue properties in $34M utility deal

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 6d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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.

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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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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.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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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 · 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...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 10d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 8d