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Get ready for a spectacular Fourth of July celebration! Fireworks are lighting up the skies from Seattle to Snoqualmie. 🎇✨

📍 Top Spotlights:
• Seafair Lake Union – Show starts at 10:15 pm from Gas Works & South Lake Union Parks (free + beer gardens, family activities)

• Bellevue Family 4th – Starts 5 pm, fireworks at 10:05 pm Downtown Park

• Kenmore (Log Boom Park, 7:30 pm activities, fireworks at 10 pm)

• Snoqualmie (“Red, White & Boom” fireworks at 9:45 pm)
• Everett (“Thunder on the Bay” at 10 pm)

• Tacoma, Federal Way, Kent, Sammamish, Carnation, Mountlake Terrace & more

🛑 Pro Tips:

Arrive early (gates open ~3 pm at Seafair); bring blankets, chairs & chairs

Consider transit/bikes, parking gets tight

Check wildfire advisories for outdoor events

🔥 How about it?
Drop where you'd watch or tag your crew to plan ahead!

Seattle’s taking bureaucracy into the future! 🚀
Mayor Harrell’s new PACT team is piloting AI (via CivCheck) to:

✅ Pre‑screen permit applications
✅ Identify errors before submission
✅ Simplify complex zoning rules
✅ Cut staff back-and-forth—and slash review times by 50%+

👉 Early pilot running now. Full rollout expected in 2026.

Why it matters for YOU:
• 🔖 Faster housing starts and small biz launches
• 🛠️ Less red tape for developers & entrepreneurs
• 📌 Predictable timelines = smarter growth

Curious how this helps your listings, clients, or projects?

Let’s talk AI-enhanced real estate.

Your deck called—it’s tired of being green and slippery. 😅

Summer in the PNW means sunshine, barbecues, and yes… a grime-free deck!
This week’s homeowner tip: Power wash and reseal your deck or fence.
Why? It prevents mold, extends wood life, and boosts your home’s curb appeal.

👉 Pro Tip: Wait for a dry 48-hour stretch before sealing for best results.

What’s your deck’s current vibe: “Pinterest-worthy” or “Pacific Northwest swamp”?
Drop a pic in the comments or DM if you need a great local contractor!

💼 Big bet in Bellevue! NYC developer Silverstein Properties has taken over the $1 B luxury Avenue Bellevue project, signaling confidence in Bellevue’s rising tech-affluent boom.

📍 Two towers with condos + InterContinental hotel
💰 Backed by tech wealth, global investors eye the Eastside
This move underscores Bellevue’s evolution from suburb to ultra-premium urban hub. Want to chat luxury market or investment strategy? DM me! ✨

“Today, we honor Juneteenth — a celebration of emancipation, resilience, and Black excellence!”

🗓 On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, declaring freedom for enslaved people—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation

This day reminds us to:

✊ Elevate the voices and history of Black Americans

🖤 Celebrate heritage, art, and culture

🏛 Support ongoing efforts for justice and equity

How are you honoring Juneteenth today? Share your reflections or local events below.

💥 Big Moves in Mortgage Nation:
Bayview has snapped up Guild Mortgage in a $1.3B all‑cash deal, pulling the lender out of public markets and taking it private. This strategic private shift signals a bold bet on long-term margin and control.

➡️ What it means:
• Corporate flexibility & tighter decision control
• Market impact on mortgage rates & competition
• A new era for this West Coast-origin lender

Thinking about how this plays in your market or portfolio? Let’s talk insights! 📈

📈 Washington is crushing it as the No. 3 economy in the U.S., but there’s a catch. Underemployment is still a major drag: many people are overqualified or working fewer hours than they’d like. That means:

Skills aren’t being used 🧠

Income stability is shaky 💸

It could slow down our recovery

Wondering how this hidden job gap affects Seattle’s real estate — and how your clients can navigate it? Let’s unpack it together.

📈 Washington is crushing it as the No. 3 economy in the U.S.—but there’s a catch. Underemployment is still a major drag: many people are overqualified or working fewer hours than they’d like. That means:

Skills aren’t being used 🧠

Income stability is shaky 💸

It could slow down our recovery

Wondering how this hidden job gap affects Seattle’s real estate — and how your clients can navigate it? Let’s unpack it together.

🍓🎉 Burien’s Strawberry Festival is back this Saturday & Sunday at Town Square Park! Expect live music, classic cars, B‑Town Derby, fresh berries, food vendors, and family fun galore.
📌 Sat 10 a–8 p | Sun 10 a–4 p

Free admission & berry-filled memories await—see you there!

🚀 Nvidia Just Doubled Down on Seattle
The AI chipmaker has signed a 28,000 sq ft lease in Fremont’s Lake Union Center—bringing its total regional footprint to over 100,000 sq ft

With other big tech pulling back locally, Nvidia is bucking the trend—signaling strong confidence in Seattle’s innovation scene.

Want to discuss what this means for the local commercial market? Let’s dive in.