ISSAQUAH, WA-Although apartment vacancies in Issaquah have increased by new product coming on the market over the last year, Microsoft's investment in the area keeps some investors optimistic about the future of the sub-market.

SPOKANE, WA-Stephen Barbieri of WestCoast Hospitality Corp. says the acquisition of the Red Lion chain made 2001 a landmark year for the company. Looking forward, he anticipates 10% to 20% growth in 2002.

SEATTLE, WA-The first quarter of 2002 saw vacancies rise in Puget Sound's industrial real estate. The severity of damage sustained varied widely sub-market to sub-market, but Northend to Pierce County the results were the same, higher vacancy rates.

SEATTLE, WA-The first quarter of 2002 saw vacancies rise in Puget Sound's industrial real estate. The severity of damage sustained varied widely sub-market to sub-market, but Northend to Pierce County the results were the same, higher vacancy rates.

SEATTLE, WA-Preliminary first-quarter market data from the Seattle office of Colliers International shows that across the board, real estate in Puget Sound continues to struggle. It also shows there are a few bright spots, too.

SEATTLE, WA-Preliminary first-quarter market data from the Seattle office of Colliers International shows that across the board, real estate in Puget Sound continues to struggle. It also shows there are a few bright spots, too.

SEATTLE, WA-Preliminary first-quarter market data from the Seattle office of Colliers International shows that across the board, real estate in Puget Sound continues to struggle. It also shows there are a few bright spots, too.

SEATTLE, WA-Healthy big-box retailers continue to strive for deeper market penetration up and down the Interstate 5 corridor. Steve Ruggiero of First American Properties says activity remains particularly strong in anchored power centers in emerging Puget Sound sub-markets.