Tax season is here and homeowners in the region are receiving their property tax bills in their mailboxes. Following years of double-digit increases for homeowners, many are feeling a welcome relief this year, as Seattle Times reports that approximately half of the cities in King County are seeing a slight decrease compared to last year’s rates.
Read MoreRealogics Sotheby's International Realty recently released a Waterfront Update that examines regions across Puget Sound and highlights popular waterfront communities with information regarding home values, sales trends and market activity. The report is centered around price trends and the typical location factors that affect the value of any real estate. Waterfront sales, however, may also be influenced by other aquatic factors including docks, moorage, beach or tidelands access, and more.
Read MoreThough the winter months have historically given way to slowdowns in the real estate market, Seattle remains red hot, as Puget Sound Business Journal reports that in Seattle, “some buyers are submitting offers telling sellers to fill in the price,” while prices in Mercer Island and the Eastside saw median sales prices over $1 million.
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