Seattle office building turns into apartments. Here’s how it looks VIEW
A dated Uptown office building is now home to 74 apartments. Can you spot the signs?
A dated Uptown office building is now home to 74 apartments. Can you spot the signs? VIEW
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This Seattle neighborhood is getting its first tiny home village
The 31-home shelter, sandwiched between apartment buildings along Belmont Avenue near Olive Way, will be Capitol Hill’s first tiny home village.
Judge rules in Zillow deception case
The case took issue with Seattle-based company directing home shoppers to its affiliated real estate agents.
WA home insurance rates skyrocket
Washington home insurance rates have risen 55% since 2020, according to a recent report.
WA landlord to pay $725k after wrongful eviction
Tenant advocates hope the high price tag will discourage landlords from swift evictions that could be legally dubious.
Seattle City Council limits residents’ ability to challenge new zoning
For years, residents have had a fairly easy route to delay zoning changes in Seattle, putting the burden on the city to defend its plan...
WA home sellers to get $1.5M in illegal fees refunds, AG says
An Oregon homebuilder agreed to a settlement with the state attorney general following allegations that it illegally forced buyers to donate to a nonprofit.
King County picks a new assessor. Here’s what it means for property taxes
Even in a largely technical office like the King County Assessor, candidates face pressure to tackle soaring housing costs.
This ‘underrated’ city draws Seattle buyers with homes at ‘half the price’
Federal Way has long drawn homebuyers for its affordability and location between Seattle and Tacoma. Many Seattle renters buy their first home here.
Pacific Northwest Ballet to open new school location
Pacific Northwest Ballet is adding a third location to its popular ballet school, which currently serves nearly 1,000 students.
Space Adventures founder lists Hunts Point home for $22M
Space Adventures co-founder Eric Anderson put his Hunts Point mansion up for sale.
Homeowners of color pay higher insurance costs in WA, nationwide
New research finds a link between the cost of homeowners' insurance and the racial makeup of a neighborhood.
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.
Seattle-area home values cool. Here’s what it means for your tax bill
Compared with a year ago, residential values have held steady or declined across the county.
Star Wars studio pitched to buyers as site to make real space-age weapons
Lenders who are selling Manhattan Beach Studios' $240 million mortgage are promoting the site to potential buyers as a hub for making real space-age weapons.
Largest landlord in the U.S. accused of widespread fair housing violations
Federal law makes participation in Section 8 voluntary, but numerous states require that landlords accept the vouchers.
Hitting ‘survival mode’ in Seattle
In the Seattle area, inflation hit 4.5% for the year ending in June. Here’s how residents are trying to adapt.