Seattle City Council passes bill banning artificial rent fixing software
Seattle City Council voted 7-0 to ban software that allegedly enables landlords to fix rents using shared data.
Seattle City Council voted 7-0 to ban software that allegedly enables landlords to fix rents using shared data.
Seattle City Council delays vote to ban algorithmic rent fixing software
The Seattle City Council decided to delay their vote on algorithmic rent-fixing software on Tuesday.
The Seattle City Council decided to delay their vote on algorithmic rent-fixing software on Tuesday.
Here are the cities paying off the most household debt in 2025
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
WA city named in top 10 richest ZIP codes in US, study finds
The average home value in this Washington ZIP codes ranked in the top 10 among the entire U.S.
The average home value in this Washington ZIP codes ranked in the top 10 among the entire U.S.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill capping annual rent increases
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Leaders urge WA legislators to restore homeless encampment program funding
With Washington legislators struggling to resolve a $12 billion budget deficit, money for the state's "Right of Way" homelessness resolution program is on the chopping block.
With Washington legislators struggling to resolve a $12 billion budget deficit, money for the state's "Right of Way" homelessness resolution program is on the chopping block.
Funding at risk for WA homelessness program
Funding is now at risk for a program that's been successfully addressing Washington's homeless crisis due to Olympia's multi-billion dollar budget shortage.
Funding is now at risk for a program that's been successfully addressing Washington's homeless crisis due to Olympia's multi-billion dollar budget shortage.
Rent remains high across the U.S. despite months of declines, study finds
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
Washington lawmakers debate raising property taxes to bring in more money
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
Seattle City Council approves SODO housing plan
Seattle's SODO neighborhood could be home to more than just sports teams, and soon.
Seattle's SODO neighborhood could be home to more than just sports teams, and soon.
Seattle City Council passes SODO 'Makers District' rezoning plan
The Seattle City Council passed a plan Tuesday night to rezone SODO and create a "Makers District" with 1,000 new housing units.
The Seattle City Council passed a plan Tuesday night to rezone SODO and create a "Makers District" with 1,000 new housing units.
Seattle City Council to vote on SODO housing plan
A plan to rezone and create a "Makers District" in Seattle's SODO neighborhood with 1,000 new housing units remains up in the air.
A plan to rezone and create a "Makers District" in Seattle's SODO neighborhood with 1,000 new housing units remains up in the air.
Rally against SoDo rezoning scheduled for Monday
The Seattle City Council will consider legislation to rezone the SoDo neighborhood for housing.
The Seattle City Council will consider legislation to rezone the SoDo neighborhood for housing.
Rally against rent gouging in WA
Washington rents are some of the highest in the United States. Now, a policy that would prohibit rent increases of more than 7% passed in the house this week and now heads to the senate.
Washington rents are some of the highest in the United States. Now, a policy that would prohibit rent increases of more than 7% passed in the house this week and now heads to the senate.
Rally against rent gouging in WA
Washington rents are some of the highest in the country.
Washington rents are some of the highest in the country.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.