01/14/2026
The Eastside office market ended 2025 with slow but steady recovery momentum, supported by rising tenant engagement, increasing tour activity, and new large requirements forming in the Bellevue CBD. Return‑to‑office policies remain a major tailwind, with Amazon’s mandate and Microsoft’s upcoming three‑day requirement reinforcing confidence in the market. Amazon’s continued investment in major Bellevue developments further signals long‑term commitment and…
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10/09/2025
Bellevue CBD remains the Puget Sound region’s leading office market, driven by corporate return-to-office mandates and renewed tenant interest. New to-market tenants and Seattle-based tech firms are actively touring Bellevue, reinforcing its status as the region’s most desirable office submarket. Despitelingering large-block vacancies, Bellevue’s role as a regional hub and magnet for new entrants positions it to lead the Eastside’s…
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10/01/2025
Downtown Bellevue’s vacancy challenges persist, but steady tours show tenant interest is still alive. Across the Eastside, demand is strongest for turnkey, updated spaces, signaling a slow but promising shift toward growth. Suburban markets are picking up, especially along I-90 and in Bothell, where tenant demand is the highest in years. Smaller, move-in-ready spaces are leading the way as confidence…
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04/01/2025
The Eastside office market entered 2025 with a slower pace as large tenant demand softened and leasing activity cooled, particularly in Downtown Bellevue, which continues to face sizable vacancies. However, key lease renewals from Amazon (via WeWork), Salesforce, and eBay reflect a growing return-to-office trend and renewed corporate commitment to the market. Amazon’s five-day office return policy has boosted foot…
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01/03/2025
The Eastside office market in 2024 saw mixed results, with Downtown Bellevue thriving while suburban markets faced high vacancies. Significant leases by Pokémon, HDR, Clark Nuber, and Bytedance highlighted demand for top-tier spaces, while suburban areas offered tenant-friendly terms due to oversupply. Recovery in these markets is expected 18-24 months after Downtown Bellevue stabilizes. Q4 brought a leasing surge, with…
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10/02/2024
During the third quarter, tenant demand remained relatively strong for large tech tenants in the Bellevue CBD. However, despite the tenant activity, supply in the Eastside office market is significantly outstripping demand. The result is a favorable tenant office market that is likely to remain in place for the next 24 months. The recent announcement by Amazon to require ALL…
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