News From Our Key Markets Everett, Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma

[Viktor R.]

I would like to share with you what is happening in the major Washington markets that we focus on namely, Everett, Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane.

Coastal recreation and city life is now offered in Everett.

-Heraldnet posted an article regarding “Everett offers access to coastal recreation, city life” dated May 12, 2017, that summarizes the life its people enjoy. The publication says Everett is perfectly positioned, which makes it a fantastic central location for a variety of activities and amenities just North of Seattle.

Tacoma’s Tent Cities Coming Soon.

-In Matt Driscoll post from The News Tribune, features Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland and deputy fire chief Tory Green’s project for temporary solutions to Tacoma’s homelessness crisis. The project aims to form a response plan. These involve temporary “transitional centers” spread throughout the city, though details are still in discussion, Strickland’s goal is to make them cleaner and more orderly than what some might associate with centers akin to tent cities. 

Spokane Transit Authority plans $10.8 million complex.

-In a post from Spokane Journal, Spokane Transit Authority has started planning for the construction of a $10.8 million transit vehicle storage building, parking lot, and fuel storage facility, to be located just northwest of its headquarters in west central Spokane.

How long can record-breaking house prices last?

-Seattle Times is asking readers “How long can record-breaking house prices last?” The article’s main question is “Is the Seattle area destined to have permanent high housing prices like many other West Coast cities? Or are we headed for trouble? Please vote.”

Looks like the latest news from our top real estate markets (Everett, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma) is positive and suggesting further price growth and increased activity.