Seattle's budget crisis could threaten affordable housing funds
Affordable housing advocates fear the City of Seattle could raid funds intended for affordable housing to fix its staggering budget deficit of more than $200 million.
Amazon invests $1.4 billion for affordable housing options in regions where it has corporate offices
Amazon is investing $1.4 billion towards preserving or building more affordable housing in regions where the company has major corporate offices.
Housing affordability is Gen Z's top voting issue, survey finds
Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election.
Thousands left in limbo as King County eviction cases pile up
King County is grappling with a significant backlog of eviction cases, leaving thousands of landlords and tenants without resolution for months.
Here is the hourly wage needed to afford rent in Washington
Washington is among the most expensive states to live in, and it’s only getting tighter for minimum-wage workers, who are forking over roughly half of their income to rent, a study shows.
WA has sixth-highest household income in U.S.: study
Washington has the sixth-highest average household income in the U.S., according to a new study.
Seattle's median asking rent falls 7.3%, biggest drop in U.S.
Seattle’s median asking rent has fallen 7.3% in just one year, the largest drop of any U.S. metro area.
Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
Here's how much you need to earn to live 'comfortably' in the Seattle-Tacoma area
Rising rents and other expenses continue to rise in Washington state, so how much does it really cost to live comfortably in the city? Here's a breakdown.
Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
Rent continues to increase: Here are regions, states where it’s changed the most
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
$5.8M floating home with basement in Fremont hits Seattle market
A $5.8M floating home with a basement in Fremont is currently on the market, and if it sells at that price, it’ll be the second-highest floating home to sell in Seattle.
Seattle voters worried about affordability, homelessness, but stay optimistic, poll finds
A new poll found that local voters are most concerned about affordability, homelessness and public safety, but remain optimistic about the future.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
'We can't access comparable property': Seattle couple buys home in Japan for $30k
One Seattle couple is packing up their life here in Washington after they bought a house in Japan, but it wasn’t because they were priced out, at least not in the traditional sense.
