Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars
Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose.
Burlington apartment building left 'roofless' after bizarre removal incident
In a case of mistaken roof removal, a WA roofing company removed the roofing from a Burlington apartment complex, left the materials behind and then drove away.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
The two things Biden proposed to shake up the housing market
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
WA lawmakers pass bills including octopus farming ban, gun restrictions
Washington's 60-day legislative session wrapped up Thursday with lawmakers passing nearly 400 bills.
Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Refugee families housed in Kent hotels get 3-week extension, paid for by Seattle
Migrant refugees at risk of eviction from a Kent hotel just got a much-needed extension, paid for by the City of Seattle.
Section 8 renters in Bellingham struggle with burst pipes, flooding, mold
Residents of Meadow Wood Townhomes, a Section 8 rental complex in Bellingham, are crying out for help. They say rampant flooding and pervasive mold is now threatening the health of their children.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Hundreds rally for bills against rent gouging in Washington
Hundreds of people rallied on the steps of the Capitol Building on Tuesday, protesting against what they say are excessive rent increases and a lack of affordable housing.
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
What happened to South Lake Union’s only tiny home village?
After more than four years in operation, the tiny home village in Seattle’s South Lake Union is no more.
Volunteers and donations needed at severe weather shelters in King County this week
As the King County Regional Homelessness Authority extends its severe weather protocol through Wednesday, overnight shelters that have been activated need volunteers and donations to help people seeking shelter.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
Freezing temperatures, potential snow prompts King County to open more cold-weather shelters this week
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will expand day and overnight warming shelters ahead of freezing temperatures and potential lowland snow.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Nonprofit in Western Washington needs help serving high volume of new arrival refugees
Refugees by the hundreds continue to stream into Western Washington, with some local charities and support groups barely keeping pace.