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Liesl Gatcheco
Coverage of Liesl Gatcheco in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle residents say they are in 'survival mode,' selling homes as high prices squeeze middle class
Seattle residents are selling homes and downsizing due to high inflation and housing costs, with a self-employed esthetician and her Microsoft-employed husband citing financial strain. Rising expenses for groceries, gas, and dining out are forcing families to cut back, while Microsoft layoffs have increased job insecurity in the tech sector.