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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$5.8M floating home with basement in Fremont now on the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle couple buys home in Japan for $30k
Brandon and Leika Hansen looked for property in Washington, but the price tags associated with what they were looking for were out of reach, prompting them to look at Japan as a possible destination.
Brandon and Leika Hansen looked for property in Washington, but the price tags associated with what they were looking for were out of reach, prompting them to look at Japan as a possible destination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington's 60-day legislative session wrapped up Thursday with lawmakers passing nearly 400 bills.