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News In Brief: August 2022
Washington state is one of the nation’s best for wellness, according to a new study from lifeextension.com. The wellness company used 11 metrics across three main categories in all 50 states and the District of Columbia: physical and mental health, access to national parks and nature, interest in integrative health [..]
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Real estate keeps #1 ranking as favorite for long-term investing
Real estate retained its top spot as American’s favorite long-term investment, according to a survey by Bankrate. That marked the third time in the past four years and sixth time in the past decade that respondents picked real estate for investing money they didn’t need for 10 or more years. [..]
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Seattle payroll tax will fund 1,700 affordable housing units from first year’s receipts
JumpStart Seattle, a payroll tax applied to high salaries, amassed more than $248 million in its first year. Those funds will be allocated to 17 groups serving low-income and homeless populations. Their combined projects will produce 1,700 affordable housing units. Seattle City Council members passed the JumpStart proposal by a [..]
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Washington earns high marks for state economy, doing business
Washington earned first place for having the best state economy and was runner up in an annual ranking of “America’s Top States for Business in 2022.” Washington climbed seven spots in the CNBC list compared to 2021, with its healthy workforce, strong economy and booming technology and innovation sectors among [..]
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Can housing resuscitate dead malls?
Will housing be the salvation of malls? According to some reports, it is happening across the country and around Washington state, but with varying approaches. Once dormant or dead malls are being revitalized and repurposed to include mixed-use development. The transitions have been happening for years, if not decades, but [..]
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State Capitol campus abuzz with new garden
Nine organizations collaborated to create a 1,000 square foot demonstration garden on the Washington State Capitol campus. The project with eight learning stations, was completed in June. It marks the first garden on the campus with an intentional educational component. The Capitol Campus Pollinator Garden, open every day, was designed [..]
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Developers rethinking amenities as consumer preferences shift
Trend tracking research from The New Homes Trends Institute (NHTI) indicate what consumers want in master planned and rental communities is changing, requiring developers to rethink their offerings. Researchers identified three low cost, high impact amenities that merit consideration as add-ons: Concierge and rental services Amenities that facilitate working from [..]
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Housing Connector marks milestones in assisting the unhoused
Heralding their tool as a win-win example of what can happen when businesses join forces with communities around a shared vision, the founders and initial supporters of Housing Connector are celebrating recent milestones. Housing Connector is a business-to-business nonprofit that functions as the bridge that connects private multifamily property owners [..]
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Issues & Impacts: July 2022
Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by the SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within your Governmental Affairs Department. SEATTLE KingCounty REALTORS® (SKCR) is ensuring that public policies support homeownership and your business’s bottom line. View the full publication