Research
April 28, 2015
Photo of Seattle from National Geographic
By Nancy Buckley
Washington state’s Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is anticipating an influx in Chinese real estate consumption as the Seattle region's popularity rises compared to other West Coast destinations.
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