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Seattle Area Home Prices Up Recently
Home prices have skyrocketed in the Seattle area since the pandemic began.

Home prices have skyrocketed in the Seattle area since the pandemic began.

An analysis by the Seattle Times found the Emerald City grew by 2.2 percent between the summer of 2019 and 2020.

An updated report from the Seattle Times suggests Melinda Gates may have helped purchase the home on another couple's behalf.
Home prices are expected to stay elevated for the near future. They have increased in King County area.
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Inventory is up - 78 percent year-over-year in King County alone. More inventory could cool down rising home values.
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