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.
6 people including a firefighter injured in Silverdale fire
Five people were hurt after a house fire early Tuesday morning in Silverdale. A firefighter was also injured and taken to a nearby hospital.
Five people were hurt after a house fire early Tuesday morning in Silverdale. A firefighter was also injured and taken to a nearby hospital.
Nearly 1 in 4 US sellers cut home prices as inventory grows, Zillow report says
A recent report finds that sellers are slashing home prices to appeal to buyers in the market for housing.
A recent report finds that sellers are slashing home prices to appeal to buyers in the market for housing.
Tenant repeatedly scammed landlords to live rent-free in expensive parts of Silicon Valley
One woman has been able to live in Silicon Valley's most expensive areas rent-free for the past decade- and now, she's been convicted for it.
One woman has been able to live in Silicon Valley's most expensive areas rent-free for the past decade- and now, she's been convicted for it.
Diddy's $70M Los Angeles mansion for sale following Homeland Security raid
Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly wanting to cut all ties with Los Angeles.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly wanting to cut all ties with Los Angeles.
Airbnb continues 'anti-party crackdown' for Fourth of July in WA
Airbnb announced its plan Tuesday to reduce the risk of "disruptive and unauthorized parties," which will go into effect in Washington as the Fourth of July weekend approaches.
Airbnb announced its plan Tuesday to reduce the risk of "disruptive and unauthorized parties," which will go into effect in Washington as the Fourth of July weekend approaches.
Cities implement anti-camping laws after SCOTUS ruling
It's been less than a week since the Supreme Court ruled that camping outdoors can be criminalized.
It's been less than a week since the Supreme Court ruled that camping outdoors can be criminalized.
Housing costs at all-time highs
Prospective buyers are facing the most expensive housing market in at least three decades.
Prospective buyers are facing the most expensive housing market in at least three decades.
Average home price in King County reaches $1M
King County is now having a $1 million average home price.
King County is now having a $1 million average home price.
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.
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.
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.
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.
King County is grappling with a significant backlog of eviction cases, leaving thousands of landlords and tenants without resolution for months.
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.
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.
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.