A buddy lives in Microsoft city, Redmond WA, just across the line, 132 Ave NE in Kirkland. His wife is a Real Estate Broker/Agent. She has, as of last Friday, listed 20 new homes in the last week. Two reasons.

1. People are wanting to leave the population dense greater Kirkland/Redmond city area.

2. A lot of Microsoft Millionaires are NOT real millionaires. They are living on money borrowed against Stock Options and the stock prices have dropped like a lead weight. If Microsoft calls the options and they must pay..... This same thing happened in 2008.