10Y UST4.57%+0.44%30Y MTG6.55%+0.92%SOFR3.62%-0.55%VNQ$100.02-0.05%XLRE$45.42-0.09%FED FUNDS3.63%
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A tech-anchored gateway with strong industrial and life-science fundamentals; office recovery tracks the return-to-office posture of its largest employers.

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The Seattle commercial real estate market is navigating a complex landscape characterized by shifting investor sentiment and evolving sector dynamics. While demand remains robust in certain segments, particularly in technology-driven areas, challenges persist in others, notably in traditional office spaces. Lenders are adopting a cautious approach, reflecting broader economic uncertainties, which may influence capital allocation strategies among institutional investors.

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  • Capital6
  • Industrial5
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Connect CRE · Seattle · Retail

Report: Seattle Retail Vacancy Remains Near Historic Lows

The Puget Sound retail market entered 2026 with relatively stable fundamentals, supported by resilient consumer spending and improving foot traffic, according to a recent report by Kidder Mathews . While demand remain…

Jul 17
PR Newswire · Seattle

Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in Ramsey, New Jersey

SEATTLE, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Ramsey, New Jersey in fall 2026. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey com…

Jul 17
PR Newswire · Seattle

BDR names Ryan Farris as new chief executive officer

Founder Bruce Wiseman to move into role of executive chairman as company strengthens its leadership team for long-term growth SEATTLE, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Development Resources (BDR), the premier pr…

Jul 14
Connect CRE · Seattle · Office

Return to Lender: Week of July 9, 2026

The Chapter Buildings in Seattle’s University District traded June 30 after their owners surrendered the newly completed office and life science campus through a deed in lieu of foreclosure, according to the Pug…

Jul 9
Connect CRE · Seattle · Office

Greysteel Hires New Exec to Lead Northwest, Seattle Region

Greysteel announced the appointment of Jakob Nicholls as Managing Director, Northwest Capital Markets. Based in Seattle, Nicholls will lead the build-out of Greysteel’s dedicated platform for office and industrial inv…

Jul 8
PR Newswire · Seattle

Jones Soda Co. Announces Closing of Private Placement

SEATTLE, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA) ("Jones Soda" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced private placement offering of units of t…

Jul 7
PR Newswire · Seattle · Capital

Zillow Group to Announce Second-Quarter 2026 Results Aug. 5

Conference call to be webcast live at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET SEATTLE, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) today announced it will release second-quarter 2026 financial results after marke…

Jul 7
Connect CRE · Seattle · Industrial

MCA Realty Acquires 138K-SF Seattle-Area Industrial Portfolio

MCA Realty, Inc., a real estate investment company based in California, announced the acquisition of West Valley Distribution Center, a three-building 138,296-square-foot multi-tenant industrial portfolio located in K…

Jul 2
Connect CRE · Seattle · Multifamily

CBRE Arranges $24M Sale of 87-Unit Apartment Property in Seattle

CBRE has arranged a $24.1 million sale of The Q, an 87-unit multifamily community located at 1321 Queen Anne Ave N in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, to Kite Partners LLC. CBRE’s Mark Zoffel, Peter Wrig…

Jul 2
PR Newswire · Seattle · Office

K2 Space Opens Engineering Office in Seattle Region

TORRANCE, Calif., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- K2 Space, a startup that designs and manufactures large, high-power satellites, announced today that it is establishing an expansion office in the greater Seattle region.…

Jul 1
REBusiness Online · Seattle · Multifamily

Seattle Housing Agency Buys First Multifamily Property for $60.9M

SEATTLE — The Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) has acquired its first multifamily property since city voters approved the creation of the independent public development authority in 2023. Spartanburg, South Car…

Jun 30
Connect CRE · Seattle · Retail

Gellner Retail Team at Kidder Mathews Welcomes Eric Hagen

Kidder Mathews has welcomed Eric Hagen to the firm’s downtown Seattle headquarters as a member of the Gellner Team. Hagen joins Executive Vice President David Gellner, First Vice President Parker Ksidakis, and C…

Jun 26
Connect CRE · Seattle · Multifamily

Mesa West Capital Provides $83M for Seattle Apartment Community

Mesa West Capital has provided an $82.5 million first mortgage loan to a joint venture between Harrison Street Asset Management and Security Properties to refinance Olin Fields, a 352-unit garden-style apartment commu…

Jun 25
PR Newswire · Seattle · Capital

SecureSpace Seattle Skyway Opens in Seattle, WA

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SecureSpace Self Storage ("SecureSpace"), a leading self-storage platform with locations across key urban markets in the U.S., has opened its newest location at 589…

Jun 25