Zoom is the latest tech company to open a satellite office in the Seattle region, planting a flag nearby rivals Microsoft and Google.

Zoom inked a lease for 19,085 square feet of space at the Symetra Center, a 25-story building in Bellevue, Wash., according to a new report from real estate firm Broderick Group.

If you’re looking for a city government with a positive urbanist vision with momentum behind it, you might be looking outside Seattle. While there are bright spots in nearly every corner of Puget Sound — in cities large and small — it’s on the Eastside where big changes are on the way and momentum is building — a fact that is leading The Urbanist to declare 2025 the Year of the Eastside.

Several significant developments have reached completion in downtown Bellevue in 2024, contributing to the area’s growth and transformation. These projects include a mix of luxury hotels, public transit upgrades, new dining destinations, and unique community living concepts.

Real estate brokers are excited about Amazon’s new mandate that goes into effect next month, requiring employees in the office five days per week.

The city of Bellevue has started updating its Affordable Housing Strategy. This year-long effort will revise the plan for creating and preserving affordable housing in the city. The updated strategy sets a goal of adding or preserving 5,700 affordable housing units over the next 10 years.

Pinnacle International Development has submitted a design review application for the Pinnacle Bellevue South project, located at 10116 NE 8th Street and 10112 NE 10th Street in Bellevue. This mixed-use residential development will consist of eight buildings ranging from 14 to 26 stories, made up of approximately 1,675,346 square feet of residential area and 88,267 square feet of retail space. 

Bellevue is delivering roughly 1,500 new multifamily housing units to the market this year — about double a typical year — but that’s about to change, a speaker noted this week at a Bellevue Downtown Association breakfast meeting.

OpenAI has confirmed the establishment of a new office in Bellevue. An employee verified this development, although specific details about the exaOpenAI has confirmed the establishment of a new office in Bellevue. An employee verified this development, although specific details about the exact location remain undisclosed for security reasons. This expansion highlights OpenAI’s growing footprint in the Pacific Northwest.ct location remain undisclosed for security reasons. This expansion highlights OpenAI’s growing footprint in the Pacific Northwest.

In the heart of Downtown Bellevue, West Main is the Eastside’s newest hidden gem. The three-tower, mixed-use development is within walking distance of the city’s biggest attractions. Whether it’s relaxing amongst the greenery and art, meeting friends for a pint, or tasting the latest in world cuisine, West Main is the place to experience downtown’s vibrant atmosphere.

The City of Bellevue has initiated a program providing permit review and inspection fee waivers for developers of affordable housing projects. This move is designed to reduce the financial burden associated with constructing affordable housing in the area.

Runberg Architecture Group has submitted a design review proposal to the City of Bellevue for a new residential mixed-use project. This proposed development, known as the 305 108th Ave NE Tower, will feature approximately 355 residential units along with retail space on the first and second levels. The project will also include four levels of below-grade parking.

At the risk of stating the obvious: Seattle looks pretty sweet from the 39th floor. Eye-to-eye with cranes and skyscrapers, with the waters of Puget Sound and the snowcapped peaks of the Olympic Mountains sparkling in the distance, this downtown penthouse shows the city from all its best angles. It’s the way you’d like to reveal it to a first-time visitor, if you intended to make them fall in love with the place.

Bosa Development has recently applied for Master Development Plan and Design Review approval for their planned project, Main & Bellevue, according to a City of Bellevue application. It is located at 102 Bellevue Way Northeast.

Foss discusses the current state of the residential real estate market in light of vacant office spaces, particularly from Microsoft’s pullback. He also examines the demand for new condo offerings, highlighting the challenges in the market due to higher interest rates and economic uncertainties.

The Bellevue Club Residences project, located at 11200 Southeast 6th Street, is currently undergoing evaluation by the City of Bellevue for approval of its Master Development Plan and Design Review, according to City of Bellevue permits.

Condominiums could serve as the “missing middle housing” for the Seattle area — that is, housing that fulfills the needs of middle-income residents who are sick of renting but can’t afford an overpriced single-family home. However, only one condominium project, First Light, has broken ground in Seattle in the past few years.

High above Seattle’s skyline, a $1.7 million McLaren hangs suspended over the 48th floor of a luxurious new condo building. The supercar isn’t just a flashy penthouse perk — it’s a gamble on the city’s ability to reignite its pandemic-emptied core.

Niche, the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families, announced the release of its 2024 Best Places to Live in America rankings. In its 10th year, these rankings have been known to help at least 70 million people annually with decisions on where to live and go to school. The study looked at approximately 230 cities and over 18,000 places in the US.

A recent study sought to highlight the U.S. cities where remote work is most prevalent. It discussed key urban areas where the trend of working from home is prevalent, shedding light on opportunities for a flexible work routine.

The skyline is growing around Bellevue Downtown Park with light rail now a 15-minute walk to the east. (The Urbanist)

Home values have increased in every American state since 2013, according to a study from Architecture Lab. However, Washington is one of the states where values have increased the most drastically.

Hines, the development firm behind the HoM District project, formerly known as Main Street Place, has recently taken steps to progress the Bellevue development. Applying for a permit to clear and grade the residential section of the site, the property spans 6.75 acres between Main and Second Streets and 108th and 110th Avenues Northeast.

Ashwood Lane is a community of 8 new construction townhomes, offering plans of around 2,500 sf, 3 bedrooms, 3.25 baths, an upper floor bonus room, and ground floor flex room plus 2-car garage with pricing in the mid $2M range.

Downtown Bellevue has taken the lion's share of Bellevue's growth and would continue to be a focal point in the city's proposed new comprehensive plan.

“Ashwood Lane,” a new Bellevue development, recently received approval for the permitting of eight single-family townhomes. The address for the project is 1256 112th Avenue Northeast.

The city of Bellevue describes phase two of the project as a continuation of “important work towards creating memorable shoreline experiences, improving pedestrian access to the water, embracing environmental stewardship, and increasing awareness and understanding about the area's rich boating and whaling history.”

Plans have changed for what was one of the largest proposed high-rise projects in Bellevue. Situated on 4.6 acres of land, Cloudvue is switching gears from office towers to residential buildings, according to permits that were recently submitted to the City of Bellevue.

Amazon is moving 2,000 office employees from Seattle to Bellevue into two office towers. Costar News, a commercial real estate website, first reported the news. 

We take a deeper look into how sales are faring at the three new condo projects, Mari, GIS Plaza, and Avenue Bellevue, as well as how these construction projects are affecting resale inventory, and top strategies for sellers to consider when putting their home on the market. 

Lochleven Townhomes, a project consisting of 7 total townhomes in Downtown Bellevue, has received design review approval. The project is located at 417 99th Avenue Northeast.

Dozens of aging office buildings across Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue could be good candidates for conversion into thousands of new apartments, a possible bright spot as the region’s housing crisis persists and empty offices abound. 

Amazon is pledging $40 million in grants and loans for affordable homeownership projects in several regions of the country, including the Seattle area.

Combining classic luxury with modern architecture, the new condo project, 100 & Main Residential, is nearing completion. Located on the corner of Old Bellevue, the address is 8 100th Avenue Northeast.

Homebuilder, Thomas James Homes, recently announced their collection of eight high-end residences that are within walking distance to Downtown Bellevue. Together with Real Residential, the launch of this project, Grace, features pricing starting at $4.8 million.

Homebuilder, Thomas James Homes, recently announced their collection of eight high-end residences that are within walking distance to Downtown Bellevue. Together with Real Residential, the launch of this project, Grace, features pricing starting at $4.8 million.

A 22-story residential building overlooking Bellevue Park this week received design-review approval from the city of Bellevue's Developmental Services Department. 

Real estate developer, Bosa Development, recently applied for approval from the City of Bellevue to construct a new sales center space. It will be located at 10465 Northeast 2nd Street, at the base of their condo tower, One88.

2,000 Amazon employees are going to move their home base from Seattle Bellevue, according to an employee at the Worldwide Communications team at Amazon. The company recently announced plans to shift some of their employees to offices on the Eastside.

REAL Residential, formerly NWG, has been one of the leading teams in Washington for over a decade — both as a team and an independent brokerage. With 21 of the region’s top brokers, the team surpassed $850 million in sales in 2022.

The overarching mission of the 2030 Districts Network is to create a global, unified community of successful, thriving, and sustainable districts and cities driving environmental efforts, and managing and adapting to climate change, a release said.

The Washington state Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would allow duplexes or fourplexes in most neighborhoods in most cities throughout the state, regardless of local zoning rules that have long limited huge swaths of cities to only single-family homes.

The addition of accessory dwelling units in Seattle has surged since 2019, when the city revamped its regulations to encourage their creation, pitching the units as a way to add density gently and provide a wider menu of living opportunities in neighborhoods dominated by single houses.

With rates peaking in Q4 and now coming down over the past couple of months, we caught up with real estate expert, Jason Foss of Real Residential, to learn about the current market for both buyers and sellers. 

Sales recently began for the luxury condominium building, GIS Plaza. It is the only condo community offering completed new construction homes in the area this year. The property is located at 930 109th Avenue Northeast.

It's been more than two years since developer GIS International Group broke ground on GIS Plaza, a new six-story mixed-use project.

A new boutique luxury collection of condominiums, MARI, will be going on sale in spring 2023. The building will offer studios, 1-, 2-. And 3-bedroom living spaces.

With rising interest rates and declining prices, buyers and sellers alike are wondering if they should make a move in this market.

Facebook (Meta) purchased REI’s Bellevue Spring District headquarters for $390 million. The 400,000 square foot campus includes 6-acres of land. REI announced in August 2020 that they were planning to sell their new Bellevue headquarters, and instead, move into multiple satellite locations across the region.

After Totem Lake, a neighborhood that is experiencing a spree of significant growth, the next notable constellation of new commercial and residential development in Kirkland is occurring around NE 85th Street/Central Way.

2021 was a huge year for townhomes, nearly 50% more townhomes completed than any other year.

Bellevue and Seattle ranked in the top 20. They have some of the best real estate markets, considering that a for sale house only stays about 40 days on the market before getting sold, they have low foreclosure rates, and a small share of people delinquent on their mortgage debt 

learn about Downtown Bellevue’s latest trend in the real estate market.

Amazon has paused construction on five office towers in Bellevue, Washington, and will hold off on plans for a sixth.

Buried behind a storm of mammoth projects are yet more potential development proposals in Downtown Bellevue.

For good or ill, these mega-projects will likely define Downtown Bellevue for generations to come.

Patrinely Group and Dune Real Estate Partners recently broke ground on their project, Four106.

There are currently 13 projects under construction, according to the City of Bellevue. We highlighted each new development below.

Commercial Real Estate Agency, Schnitzer West, recently announced that they are planning a new development in Downtown Bellevue. 

Local brewery, Bellevue Brewing Company, applied for a permit from the City of Bellevue in the summer of 2021. 

Work could finally begin on the long-vacant site across the street from Seattle City Hall, where economic downturn and political scandal derailed past development plans.

SRM and local non-profit housing developer, DASH, recently announced a partnership to develop a 4.55-acre Bellevue site near the future light rail stop. 

According to statistics from Redfin, in January 2022, Bellevue median home prices were up 72.5% compared to last year. 

Creating new affordable units in Bellevue at a variety of income levels is extremely challenging. It requires creative, intentional deals like this one.

New renderings have surfaced of the mixed-use project on 106th Avenue Northeast. Bellevue Connection is currently under construction.

For years Seattle has been in a high state of angst about the prospect that our fishing village was morphing into the new Manhattan. It turns out once-sleepy Bellevue was sprinting there first.

According to King County records, the property that Rudy’s Barbershop currently resides on has been sold. The address is 10713 Main Street in Downtown Bellevue.

We interviewed Jason Foss of the NWG | Compass Team to learn of Downtown Bellevue’s most recent trends in the real estate market.

We interviewed Jason Foss of the NWG Team at Compass to learn of Downtown Bellevue’s most recent trends in the real estate market.

Sound Transit Board of Directors recently approved key transaction terms with developers to build almost seven acres of transit-oriented development.

Rental rates for office space have reportedly increased, and the Eastside is predicted to return to pre-pandemic vacancy by early 2022.

Developer Create World Real Estate Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the 20-story Mari at 10232 NE 10th St. It will have 138 residences &  commercial space.

According to King County records, internationally recognized developer, Bosa Development, purchased a 3.3. acre site in downtown Bellevue. 

Bosa Development, recently announced that they have sold out of their luxury residential tower, One88. 

Design review is under way for a new condo project on the corner of Bellevue Way Northeast and Northeast 2nd Street.

Bellevue real estate has just recorded a record-breaking sale, with a three-bedroom condo in the Avenue Bellevue towers selling for $8.004 million.

We interviewed Jason Foss of the NWG Team at Compass to learn of Downtown Bellevue’s most recent trends in the real estate market.

On the heels of reaching the significant sales milestone of over 50 percent sold at The Emerald comes the news that downtown Seattle’s population has rebounded. 

According to City of Bellevue records, an application for Design Review and Variance approvals have been submitted for Block 13 of the Spring District.

According to King County records, the site that used to be Sushi Maru was recently sold for $14.6 million with Bosa Development as the seller.

Newmark announced that it has arranged the $32.5 million sale of the 34,335 square-foot development site at 305 108th Avenue Northeast.

Vulcan, on July 23rd, the real estate company purchased a 1.4 acre development site at 1600 132nd Ave NE.

The largest proposed high-rise development in Bellevue, Cloudvue, recently received Design Review approval for the first phase of the project.

Spire Condominiums will use an automation parking system to eliminate space-hogging ramps and driving lanes.

Facebook has signed a pre-lease for its planned 330,000 square foot Block 5 project in the Spring District. 

The condominium penthouse on the 43rd floor at Bellevue Towers was recently listed for $17.98 million. The home is 6,397 square feet, and comes fully furnished. 

Schnitzer West LLC recently broke ground on their new office tower, Artise.

Hines, Benenson Capital Partners, and USAA Real Estate Partner recently announced that they were planning a new mixed-use project in Downtown Bellevue. 

A Master Development Plan application was submitted to the City of Bellevue to replace 3 existing office buildings with an  office tower and office building.

Amazon has revealed its proposed design for a second office tower as part of its Bellevue 600 project.

Construction is officially underway for Amazon's sleek new Bellevue 600 office building as the company expands its footprint on the Eastside. 

The condominium tower is called “ParqHouse” and is located at 305 108th Avenue Northeast.

Amazon is making room for some of the 25,000 employees it plans to add in Bellevue, Wash.

7-Tower Major Mixed-Use Development in Bellevue Submitted for Design Review

The penthouse atop Smith Tower is on the rental market for the first time.

The two are intertwined, yet also separate because of some distinctive Seattle challenges.

Bosa Development's plans for a 21-story tower in Downtown Bellevue have received design approval. The address is 205 105th Avenue Northeast.

Washington REALTORS® (WR) has made the improvement of condominium construction financing a top priority in 2021.

For $6 million, one wealthy home shopper can buy some pandemic peace of mind in the form of a decked-out survival compound on a Whidbey Island bluff.

Google’s footprint in Seattle just keeps on growing.

Brookfield Asset Management has closed on a deal to purchase an 11-floor office building in Bellevue’s Spring District.

For months now, Seattle home shoppers have had to weather an unrelenting seller’s market.

REI Co-op announced that it has completed the sale of its Spring District property, for a purchase price of $390 million.

Amazon outlined a plan Friday to accommodate 25,000 employees in Bellevue by 2025, the same number it’s expected to employ at its second headquarters in Virginia by 2030.

Spokane is now home to Washington’s first-ever office building constructed from a novel alternative to concrete and steel.

Google continues to grow its Seattle-area footprint despite the ongoing pandemic.

GIS Plaza, the mixed-use six-story development in Downtown Bellevue, recently broke ground. 

Bosa Development recently submitted a preapplication, which comes before a submittal of a land use review, to the City of Bellevue.

The city of Bellevue, Wash., is looking more and more like Amazon’s actual second headquarters location.