Seattle, Spokane residents support building more apartments, survey finds
Most people living in Washington’s largest metro areas say they are worried about rising housing costs, and support more apartments being built near them, according to a survey from Zillow.
Most people living in Washington’s largest metro areas say they are worried about rising housing costs, and support more apartments being built near them, according to a survey from Zillow.
Seattle site connects renters, landlords to resources as eviction moratorium nears end
Seattle's eviction moratorium expires in less than a week, so they have launched an 'Eviction Assistance' site—which connects renters and landlords to legal counsel, rent and utility assistance, city funds and more.
Seattle's eviction moratorium expires in less than a week, so they have launched an 'Eviction Assistance' site—which connects renters and landlords to legal counsel, rent and utility assistance, city funds and more.
Eviction moratorium in Seattle to expire at the end of February
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced on Friday morning that the city’s eviction moratorium will expire at the end of the month.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced on Friday morning that the city’s eviction moratorium will expire at the end of the month.
Seattle Mayor to address the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is expected to make an announcement on the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is expected to make an announcement on the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday.
Legislature looks at affordable housing as red hot housing market continues to rise
After a public hearing on House Bill 1782 on Saturday two things seem certain: There’s not enough housing in Washington state, and finding agreements on how to fix that problem won’t come easy.
After a public hearing on House Bill 1782 on Saturday two things seem certain: There’s not enough housing in Washington state, and finding agreements on how to fix that problem won’t come easy.
King Co. announces $23.4M in funds for affordable housing projects
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced $23.4 million in funding for affordable housing projects. He says they will create 409 units for homeless families, low-income youth and domestic violence survivors.
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced $23.4 million in funding for affordable housing projects. He says they will create 409 units for homeless families, low-income youth and domestic violence survivors.
Risk of eviction after moratorium ends
We told you recently how nationwide evictions have been surging since the federal ban on them ended.
We told you recently how nationwide evictions have been surging since the federal ban on them ended.
Seattle households spend 30% more money than national average, study shows
A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows Seattle-area households spend 30% more money than the national average.
A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows Seattle-area households spend 30% more money than the national average.
Gov. Inslee lets eviction moratorium expire on Sunday
After more than 18 months of pandemic-driven eviction limits, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said he will allow the latest version of Washington’s eviction moratorium to expire on Sunday.
After more than 18 months of pandemic-driven eviction limits, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said he will allow the latest version of Washington’s eviction moratorium to expire on Sunday.
WA eviction moratorium to expire Monday, but experts say no one has to worry about being evicted
After 20 months, Washington State’s eviction moratorium is coming to an end.
After 20 months, Washington State’s eviction moratorium is coming to an end.
Seattle's uptick in 'visible homelessness' fueled by COVID pandemic, report finds
A report commissioned by Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis points to a lack of shelter space, budget and quick action as the culprits for the Seattle’s worsening homelessness crisis.
A report commissioned by Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis points to a lack of shelter space, budget and quick action as the culprits for the Seattle’s worsening homelessness crisis.
New rule protects public housing tenants from eviction
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new rule that prevents people from being evicted from public housing over missing rent payments.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new rule that prevents people from being evicted from public housing over missing rent payments.
Renters being squeezed by rising prices
Throughout the pandemic housing prices grew strong in areas across Puget Sound. Now that the economy appears to be in an upswing, apartment rents are also on the rise, but there is worry those prices will land on the families who cannot afford them.
Throughout the pandemic housing prices grew strong in areas across Puget Sound. Now that the economy appears to be in an upswing, apartment rents are also on the rise, but there is worry those prices will land on the families who cannot afford them.
Enumclaw residents worry over rent hikes
If you're a renter in Western Washington, you may be feeling a new pinch in your wallet. As the economy recovers, rent is on the rise.
If you're a renter in Western Washington, you may be feeling a new pinch in your wallet. As the economy recovers, rent is on the rise.
Seattle Council OKs rule for 6 months' notice of rent hikes
Seattle landlords must soon provide six months’ notice of rent hikes and, in some cases, pay tenants who move following a large rent increase.
Seattle landlords must soon provide six months’ notice of rent hikes and, in some cases, pay tenants who move following a large rent increase.
Supporting housing needs for Afghan refugees resettling in Western Washington
More Afghan refugees will be arriving to the Seattle area and a key challenge in the transition is finding safe and stable housing.
More Afghan refugees will be arriving to the Seattle area and a key challenge in the transition is finding safe and stable housing.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
Sales of new US homes fell 5.9% in April in wake of soaring house prices in March
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
Inslee signs bill requiring landlords to provide valid reason for evicting certain tenants
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
You could still get into the Pierce County housing market without a down payment
Housing prices in Western Washington are already sky-high, but the question is: how much higher can it go?
Housing prices in Western Washington are already sky-high, but the question is: how much higher can it go?