Seattle
February CPI Shows Disinflation Losing Momentum as Energy Costs Surge
Wells Fargo economists warn that a developing Middle East conflict could push energy goods prices sharply higher in March, complicating the Federal Reserve’s...
91-Unit Alt Flats in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Listed for Sale as New-Construction Multifamily Asset
The 2024-built property at 421 Belmont Ave. E has reached 95 percent occupancy and features a diverse unit mix across nine floors in...
Trinity Real Estate Acquires 25-Unit Queen Anne Exchange Apartments for $12.8MM in Seattle
The adaptive reuse of a 1923 telephone exchange building traded at $512,000 per unit on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill A 25-unit apartment building...
Small Business Optimism Drops for Second Straight Month as Capex and Hiring Weaken
Sales and earnings gains offer a counterweight, but labor market softness and sticky inflation cloud the outlook for small firms nationwide Small business...
Downtown Seattle Hits 109,845 Residents and 317,000 Jobs as Urban Core Recovery Accelerates
The Downtown Seattle Association’s 2026 Economic Report and State of Downtown event show foot traffic, visitor counts, and public safety metrics improving across...
Bay Club Records $5.8MM Purchase of 24,000 SQFT Arena Sports Facility in Issaquah
The KKR-backed fitness and lifestyle company’s real estate acquisition follows its November 2025 takeover of the Seattle-area indoor sports operator The Bay Club...
Existing Home Sales Post Modest February Rebound but Affordability Headwinds Persist
A pickup in single-family resales drove the monthly gain, though condo sales contracted for a second straight month and mortgage application data signals...
Atrium Court Grand Opening Brings 271 Affordable Homes and Community-Owned Retail to Seattle’s Othello Neighborhood
Transit-oriented development backed by Opportunity Zone equity, Amazon’s housing fund, and a 99-year affordability covenant opens steps from Othello Light Rail Station. Community...
Seattle Mayor Proposes $410MM Levy to Support Seattle Public Library
The $410 million package would provide essential supplementary library funding for books, building maintenance, all-ages programming, and technology infrastructure investments Today, Mayor Katie...
UMC Welcomes Max Wilson, P.E., as Director of Development
UMC is excited to welcome Max Wilson, P.E., as Director of Development. In this role, Max will focus on building strong relationships with enterprise...
U.S. Consumer Spending Held Firm in January Despite Headline Retail Dip
Underlying U.S. consumer spending started 2026 on steadier ground than a top-line retail sales decline suggests, though early February data point to a...
Seattle Ranks Fourth Nationally for Homebuyer Outflows as Pacific Northwest Migration Patterns Shift
Redfin’s Q4 2025 migration report reveals Seattle posted a net outflow of more than 19,000 home searchers, while Spokane emerged as a top-10...
