Shelter space running out for Pierce County youth
A Pierce County shelter is sounding the alarm about a growing housing crisis affecting a vulnerable population: youth and their families.
A Pierce County shelter is sounding the alarm about a growing housing crisis affecting a vulnerable population: youth and their families.
Seattle City Council eyes co-living spaces as solution to housing crunch
Seattle city leaders are exploring the expansion of congregate housing options, a move that could significantly lower living costs for residents by promoting shared living spaces.
Seattle city leaders are exploring the expansion of congregate housing options, a move that could significantly lower living costs for residents by promoting shared living spaces.
San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban AI rent price-fixing software
San Francisco is putting a stop to automated price-setting for rent, arguing that software has scammed renters out of good prices for housing units.
San Francisco is putting a stop to automated price-setting for rent, arguing that software has scammed renters out of good prices for housing units.
More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
New tech tracks homebuyers real interests
New technology is bringing light to what homebuyers are actually looking at during house tours.
New technology is bringing light to what homebuyers are actually looking at during house tours.
Asylum seekers face growing crisis despite funding
After several moves, families remain unhoused in Kent despite millions in funding approved by county and state leaders.
After several moves, families remain unhoused in Kent despite millions in funding approved by county and state leaders.
‘Bait and switch’: The controversy over turning old WA churches into affordable housing
A months-long fight in Tacoma’s north end over the controversial conversion of a historic church into affordable housing is entering the appeals process.
A months-long fight in Tacoma’s north end over the controversial conversion of a historic church into affordable housing is entering the appeals process.
New real estate rules start this week
A new set of real estate rules went into effect this week, affecting both buyers and sellers.
A new set of real estate rules went into effect this week, affecting both buyers and sellers.
Concerns over conversion of old church into affordable housing
The controversial conversion of a historic church into affordable housing is entering the appeals process.
The controversial conversion of a historic church into affordable housing is entering the appeals process.
Seattle home prices surge to 2nd-highest in U.S., report finds
Seattle's home prices have risen to $755K, making it the second-highest in the U.S.
Seattle's home prices have risen to $755K, making it the second-highest in the U.S.
Tacoma residents oppose controversial plan to turn vacant church into affordable housing
Residents in the north end of Tacoma are speaking out over concerns about plans to convert an old church into shared housing for dozens of young adults.
Residents in the north end of Tacoma are speaking out over concerns about plans to convert an old church into shared housing for dozens of young adults.
As rental market cools, one-third of property managers offer things like free weeks of rent or parking
A new report from Zillow finds that property managers offered incentives on their rental properties in July as rent growth slowed.
A new report from Zillow finds that property managers offered incentives on their rental properties in July as rent growth slowed.
Seattle families join investment groups in buying historic Smith Tower
A downtown landmark is coming under new ownership in Seattle.
A downtown landmark is coming under new ownership in Seattle.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level this year
Mortgage rates are at the lowest level this year as inventory hits a post-pandemic high.
Mortgage rates are at the lowest level this year as inventory hits a post-pandemic high.
San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban rental-price software
San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban the use of a type of software that large landlords use to set rental prices.
San Francisco is now the first city in the nation to ban the use of a type of software that large landlords use to set rental prices.
A $1 million starter home is the norm the in some WA cities
Depending on where you live, $1 million might not be enough to get you a starter home, including in some parts of the Seattle metro area.
Depending on where you live, $1 million might not be enough to get you a starter home, including in some parts of the Seattle metro area.
A $1 million starter home is the norm in over 200 cities, including some in WA
Depending on where you live, $1 million might not be enough to get you a starter home, including in some parts of Pierce, King and Snohomish County.
Depending on where you live, $1 million might not be enough to get you a starter home, including in some parts of Pierce, King and Snohomish County.
Soaring rents and mortgages outstrip wages: Harvard study
High housing costs are making it hard for many Americans to make ends meet, and monthly rents are rising faster than wages, according to a new study from Harvard.
High housing costs are making it hard for many Americans to make ends meet, and monthly rents are rising faster than wages, according to a new study from Harvard.
Average home price reaches record high
For the second month in a row, the average home price in the U.S. hit a record high.
For the second month in a row, the average home price in the U.S. hit a record high.
Washington ranks fourth highest in U.S. for homeownership costs
In a recent study by Cinch Home Services, Washington state ranks as the fourth highest in the U.S. for homeownership costs. The average annual housing expenses for a Washington state home is $48,881.
In a recent study by Cinch Home Services, Washington state ranks as the fourth highest in the U.S. for homeownership costs. The average annual housing expenses for a Washington state home is $48,881.