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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Refugees by the hundreds continue to stream into Western Washington, with some local charities and support groups barely keeping pace.
City of Burien threatens potential legal action against church for homeless encampment
The City of Burien has ordered a Burien church hosting a homeless encampment to comply with city municipal code or face potential legal action.
The City of Burien has ordered a Burien church hosting a homeless encampment to comply with city municipal code or face potential legal action.
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.
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.
‘I won't be here. I'll leave’; Puyallup mobile homeowners up in arms over steep rent hikes
Puyallup mobile homeowners are faced with a difficult choice after property owners jacked up rent over 50%.
Puyallup mobile homeowners are faced with a difficult choice after property owners jacked up rent over 50%.
Frustrated renters create map of problem properties in Bellingham
Frustrated Bellingham tenants are retaliating against landlords using a new “rental radar.”
Frustrated Bellingham tenants are retaliating against landlords using a new “rental radar.”
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.
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
In Tacoma, people are battling over ballot Initiative 1 -- also known as the Tenant Bill of Rights.
In Tacoma, people are battling over ballot Initiative 1 -- also known as the Tenant Bill of Rights.
Tenant bill threatened by disinformation
A battle over messaging is brewing over tenant rights in Tacoma.
A battle over messaging is brewing over tenant rights in Tacoma.
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage