Burien City Council passes temporary ordinance for religious groups to set up homeless encampments

Burien City Council passed an interim zoning ordinance outlining guidance and restrictions for religious organizations hosting homeless encampments on property they own or control in the city.

Eviction looms for WA Nooksack families amid sovereignty dispute

Three families are facing eviction after a years-long battle to remain within the Nooksack Tribe, a place they considered "home" for most of their lives.

First-time home buying hits all time low
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First-time home buying has hit an all time low, and the average first-time home buyer is older than ever, according to the National Association of Realtors.

New homebuyers hit all-time low
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A new report shows the number of first-time homebuyers is shrinking to an all-time low.

Economy improves in summer quarter
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The economy continued expanding in recent months, but it's not at the level economists were expecting.

CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook

Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.

City of Everett votes to rezone nuisance property, build townhomes

The rezoning opens the door for the city to sell the nuisance property, enabling the development of 14 to 16 three-story townhome units.

Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose

A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.

Nooksack tribe criticized over eviction of disenrolled WA families

A WA family is running out of options as the Nooksack Tribal Council looks to move on from a disenrollment saga that has drawn rebuke from the United Nations.

Existing home sales fall
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Existing home sales dropped 1% in September and are down 3.5% from a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Low-income housing provider sues Seattle
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A low-income housing company has sued the City of Seattle, claiming that a series of renter protection laws has created an unsustainable environment for affordable housing operators.

Low-income housing company sues Seattle, claims ‘toxic cocktail’ of renter laws

A low-income housing company has sued the City of Seattle, claiming that a series of renter protection laws has created an unsustainable environment for affordable housing operators.

Seattle Mayor Harrell announces update to One Seattle housing plan

Seattle is in a housing and homelessness crisis. Mayor Bruce Harrell's update to the One Seattle proposed zoning plan aims to get ahead of the issue.

Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates

Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.

New 5-year homeless housing strategic plan
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Nearly 200,000 people across Washington are considered "homeless," and we're getting our first look at another new plan to curb that crisis.

Africatown Plaza affordable housing opens in Seattle’s Central District

A major new affordable housing development finally opens in Seattle's Central District. We talk with project leaders and community members about what it means for the neighborhood.

Africatown Plaza affordable housing project opens in Central District
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A major new affordable housing development finally opens in Seattle's Central District. We talk with project leaders and community members about what it means for the neighborhood.