Happy Friday! I hope you enjoy this Real Estate round up of our area and other interesting articles plus some fun stuff too.

REAL ESTATE news

Real estate getting bubbly but unlikely to pop, Seattle “is on fire across every sector”

Number of million-dollar homes in Seattle area has tripled since 2012

U.S. existing home sales rise for a second straight month

MORTGAGE & FINANCE news

3 financial apps that will transform how you manage money

Will Millennials ever be able to retire?

The 7 biggest investment mistakes celebrities make

HOME trends

From ceiling space to playroom

10 tips for budget-friendly lawn care

7 weird ways to stay cool this summer

LOCAL news

Massive frozen food recall in Washington State

Seattle No. 3 on top 25 best cities to find great jobs

Seattle to host 2018 Special Olympics

Is Seattle a better bicycle city than Portland?

Seattle homes selling faster than anywhere else in the U.S.

Seattle growth was 11^th fastest according to just released Census data, now 18^th on list of biggest U.S. cities

Facebook unveils Frank Gehry design for its new South Lake Union offices

Snohomish County looking to increase bike tourism

Snohomish county offers top teacher salaries in the state

City of Edmonds to develop an affordable housing strategy by 2019

WEEKLY DOSE OF awesomeness

House made from cardboard for is not your kid’s refrigerator box

 Have a spectacular weekend everyone! 

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