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.

Local nonprofit creates affordable housing for patients' families at Seattle Children's Hospital

Volunteers were busy Sunday furnishing a home in Seattle's Matthews Beach neighborhood. The home is being filled with all the necessary household items a family while their child undergoes treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital. 

US housing market needs 1M more homes to satisfy demand

National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.

Questions arise around Tacoma tenant bill
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In Tacoma, people are battling over ballot Initiative 1 -- also known as the Tenant Bill of Rights.

The US housing market may be trapped in a prolonged freeze

Fannie Mae economists predicted in a revised forecast that the U.S. housing market faces a prolonged downturn due to high mortgage rates and limited supply.

Kenmore faces lawsuit over tenant protection laws passed in 2022

The City of Kenmore is facing a lawsuit over city laws that some argue limit the ability of landlords to enter their homes and enforce the terms of their leases.

Possible rental housing code changes
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On Tuesday, Tacoma City Councilmembers will discuss possible changes to give renters in the area more power.