Washington House passes bill that would legalize duplexes, fourplexes
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for the construction of duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods.
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for the construction of duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods.
Bill to legalize duplexes, fourplexes in Washington advances
A bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has cleared another committee in the state Legislature.
A bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has cleared another committee in the state Legislature.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Redfin to cut another 13% of workforce, shutter RedfinNow
Online real estate broker Redfin is cutting 862 employees and shutting down its instant-cash-offer subsidiary RedfinNow, another casualty of two-decade high interest rates stoked by the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.
Online real estate broker Redfin is cutting 862 employees and shutting down its instant-cash-offer subsidiary RedfinNow, another casualty of two-decade high interest rates stoked by the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.
These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
More than $17M awarded to develop affordable housing across Pierce County
Despite inflation fears, Tacoma will need nearly 10,000 houses ‘For Sale’ to meet expected demand over the next three years, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The department also predicts only 1,300 new homes will be built in that same period.
Despite inflation fears, Tacoma will need nearly 10,000 houses ‘For Sale’ to meet expected demand over the next three years, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The department also predicts only 1,300 new homes will be built in that same period.
Affordable housing plan to go before Seattle voters
Next year people in Seattle will decide whether the city should set up a public developer to create affordable housing.
Next year people in Seattle will decide whether the city should set up a public developer to create affordable housing.
Several families face eviction from Puyallup over plans for new apartment complex
Dozens of families are facing eviction at Meridian Mobile Estates in Puyallup to make room for the development of more than 200 new apartments.
Dozens of families are facing eviction at Meridian Mobile Estates in Puyallup to make room for the development of more than 200 new apartments.
Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
Cooling housing market prompts layoffs at Redfin
Redfin, the Seattle-based real estate brokerage, says it will lay off 8% of its employees as the housing market cools off.
Redfin, the Seattle-based real estate brokerage, says it will lay off 8% of its employees as the housing market cools off.
Zillow: 2 WA cities among most popular markets; more balanced housing market around the corner
Woodinville and Edmonds are among Zillow’s most popular markets of early 2022.
Woodinville and Edmonds are among Zillow’s most popular markets of early 2022.
Mortgage demand plummets as interest rates hover near 13-year high
Homebuyer demand for mortgages tumbled last week as the average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan hovered near a 13-year high, a sign the red-hot housing market may be starting to cool off, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Homebuyer demand for mortgages tumbled last week as the average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan hovered near a 13-year high, a sign the red-hot housing market may be starting to cool off, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Rainier Beach tiny home village opens after securing funding
Supporters of a newly-built tiny home village celebrated its grand opening after it sat vacant for weeks, lacking the operational funding to get going.
Supporters of a newly-built tiny home village celebrated its grand opening after it sat vacant for weeks, lacking the operational funding to get going.
'Tiny home' village sits empty until operating funds surface
The Low Income Housing Institute says a brand-new 'tiny home' village in Seattle is ready to admit clients in immediate need of housing, but funding that at one time was hoped to come from King County was instead awarded to other projects.
The Low Income Housing Institute says a brand-new 'tiny home' village in Seattle is ready to admit clients in immediate need of housing, but funding that at one time was hoped to come from King County was instead awarded to other projects.
WA Congresswoman pushes for housing crisis solutions at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Washington Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland is calling on the Department of Defense to address the housing crisis for soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Washington Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland is calling on the Department of Defense to address the housing crisis for soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Affordable housing development focuses on senior citizens
It's the housing shortage that's not making daily headlines?some researchers are going so far as to call it the "invisible" housing crisis, and it's challenging one of our most vulnerable populations.
It's the housing shortage that's not making daily headlines?some researchers are going so far as to call it the "invisible" housing crisis, and it's challenging one of our most vulnerable populations.
Landlords, tenants prepare as eviction moratorium comes to an end
Seattle's eviction moratorium ends on Monday after the city council voted against extending it. Now, landlords, tenants and organizations are figuring out the next steps.
Seattle's eviction moratorium ends on Monday after the city council voted against extending it. Now, landlords, tenants and organizations are figuring out the next steps.
Seattle's eviction moratorium just days away from ending
Seattle's eviction moratorium ends on Monday after the city council voted against extending it.
Seattle's eviction moratorium ends on Monday after the city council voted against extending it.
Seattle's eviction moratorium ends Monday
After months of heated debate, Seattle’s eviction moratorium is coming to an end.
After months of heated debate, Seattle’s eviction moratorium is coming to an end.
Seattle City Council votes to let eviction moratorium end
The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to allow Mayor Bruce Harrell to end the eviction moratorium.
The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to allow Mayor Bruce Harrell to end the eviction moratorium.