Welcome to Washington

Washington, the Evergreen State, is located in the pacific northwest part of the country and is the northwest most state. It is a leading state in agriculture and agricultural-based occupations with its opulent geography and climatic diversity. Washington state is one of seven US states that do not levy a personal income tax and also do not collect corporate taxes. Per the US census, the population of Washington state is growing steadily every year. Washington is the home to huge corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Nintendo of America, Starbucks, Costco and Nordstrom. These companies create lots of job opportunities in Washington as well as the strong economic base. Those attributes drive the increasing demand of Washington real estate.

Seattle is the largest city of Washington, and also the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. In 2006, the metropolitan population of Seattle was approximately 4 million. The metro area is home to distinct residential neighborhoods, such as chic urban living in and around the downtown district, the beauty of Bellevue and Mercer Island, prestigious Capitol Hill and Queen Anne Hill and many more. In the Seattle real estate market, the single-family home market has been significantly increasing in demand and price recently, so this is a great investment opportunity as well.

Tri-Cities is the area of three neighboring cities including Kennewick, Pasco and Richland. These cities offer a wide collection of real estate opportunities with their own distinct communities. With its rich soil, farming and wine are the major industries here. The Tri-Cities wine scene is booming and expanding and creating a substantial tourism market. As the capital city of Washington, Olympia relies on the state government to be a stabilizing factor for the local economy. It also attracts tourists with its gambling industry. Olympia offers a lower cost of living and lower interest rates to purchase homes for people moving from the crowded and costly north counties.

Washington provides future residents and potential investors a thriving economy, competitive tax structure and excellent education system. Washington is definitely a beautiful and exciting place to call home with its diverse and cultural communities across the state. Ready to settle down in Washington? Check with our local professional real estate agents now!