Real Estate Tech Trends

It might be hard to believe, but we are edging ever-closer to the new year and 2019 will be here before we know it. The start of a new year signals change and as we prepare what this one will bring, Seattle Times dove into the top four technological trends that are making—or are set to make—an impact on the real estate industry. From modular housing opportunities and automated parking systems to a whole new level of amenities, explore those five trends and the resounding impact they may have on the Emerald City’s future.

Amazon Narrows Down Potential HQ2 Location—or is it Locations?

Amazon is drawing closer to making a final selection for HQ2 as many are speculating that the company will select not one but two locations for their new headquarters. The two cities that seem nearest to the finish line are Crystal City, Virginia—which is located just outside Washington D.C.—and Long Island City, New York, as executives have made trips and secured high profile meetings with city officials.

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Is Amazon to Blame for Seattle’s Slowing Housing Growth?

Amidst Seattle losing its top spot on the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index and a slowdown in Amazon hiring, GeekWire asks, “Is Amazon responsible for Seattle’s housing cooldown?” According to the article, in this case, “correlation does not necessarily mean causation,” as market experts say that an increase in the number of homes for sale and fewer buyers on the market are at the root of changes.

The 2018 Report on the Nation’s “Best Jobs” is Dominated by the Technology & Construction Industries

Indeed.com recently released their 2018 report on “The Best Jobs in the United States” and in a set of results unsurprising to Seattleites who have become accustomed to the influence of two particular industries in recent years, the technology and construction industries dominated the list. Though Indeed recognizes that there is a confluence of factors that contribute to what makes a job ideal, they narrowed categories down to two factors: 1) jobs with a minimum baseline salary of $75K and 2) jobs that have seen significant growth on Indeed.com within the past few years.

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