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Living in Covington/SE Kent, Kent WA | 2026 Guide

← Back to the Kent Living Guide Living in Covington/SE Kent, Kent: What You Need to Know in 2026 The southeast edge of Kent is where the city starts to loosen up. Fences give way to trees, driveways get longer, and a half-acre lot starts to feel normal instead of rare. This is a Wooded […]
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East & South King County Market Update [July 2026]

East & South King County Real Estate Market Update Last updated July 13, 2026 · Monthly figures: June 2026 NWMLS data This is my living market page for East and South King County. I update it every Monday with what changed, and I rebuild the full tables each month when new NWMLS numbers land. If […]
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Is Auburn WA a Good Place to Buy a Home in 2026?

Is Auburn WA a Good Place to Buy a Home in 2026? If you’re a first-time buyer priced out of Renton or Kent, Auburn is worth a serious look. It’s one of the last places in King County where a starter home doesn’t require a six-figure income just to qualify. Here’s what actually matters if […]
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Living in Kent Station/Midway, Kent WA | 2026 Guide

← Back to the Kent Living Guide Living in Kent Station/Midway, Kent: What You Need to Know in 2026 Midway sits at Kent’s north end, where the city runs into SeaTac and Des Moines along SR-99 and I-5. This is a Walkable Urban Edge neighborhood, built around the Kent Station transit center. Buyers who want […]