What this means for you

Expect increased competition for tech roles in Seattle due to recent layoffs, and be prepared for high living costs despite the softening housing market when negotiating compensation. Tech layoffs and rising inventory have made Seattle's housing market one of the weakest in the country — but it's still ultra-pricey After years of flying high, the Seattle area has become one of the softest housing markets in the country. Home prices are down 1.8% in May from a year earlier, the...