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By, Diana Olick CNBC Seattle has been arguably one of the hottest housing markets in America, with home prices rising annually by double digits fueled by scorching demand. There is, however, one outside force that is starting to throw cold water on all that heat: new weakness from once-intense Chinese buyers. The Pacific Northwest city has been […]

by Karina Mazhukhina / KOMONews.com   Based on a new study released by Zillow, now’s the best time to sell in Seattle, considering that more than 97 percent of homes are worth more now than before the housing market crash 10-plus years ago. (Photo: Pete Saloutos) SEATTLE – Now may be the best time to […]

Economic Overview The Washington State economy added 83,900 new jobs over the past 12 months, representing an annual growth rate of 2.5%. This is a slowdown from the last quarter, but employment growth remains well above the national rate of 1.6%. Employment gains continue to be robust in the private sector, which was up by […]

By Danny Westneat Seattle Times staff columnist The latest signpost pointing to our city’s shiny future — or bleak destiny, depending on where you stand — is taking shape in South Lake Union directly across from my office. I’ve never seen it, though. And based on the cheapskate crowd of reporters and nonprofit types I […]