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A biker travels along Yesler Way in the early morning hours near Smith Tower on Aug, 4, 2023.

September 23, 2023 at 6:00 am

These Seattle office buildings would make good housing, researchers say

A research paper identified over 90 buildings across the region that would make good candidates for conversion to apartments, but such projects may be unlikely.

Habitat for Humanity’s recent project in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood replaced old house to become 13 affordable condo-cottages.

September 13, 2023 at 6:00 am

Amazon pledges $40M for affordable homeownership, some in Seattle

Amazon is pledging $40 million in grants and loans for affordable homeownership projects across the country, including several in the Seattle area.

A sea of Capitol Hill apartment buildings saturate the Seattle streets on Wednesday, Jan 25, 2022.

September 8, 2023 at 5:50 pm

New lawsuit alleges price-fixing at Seattle-area apartment buildings

The new claims about a software called RENTmaximizer are similar to those filed against RealPage late last year.

Springtime has brought in lush foliage, as downtown Seattle apartment buildings are seen to the left of Queen Anne Hill and the Space Needle, as traffic moves over the Aurora bridge, Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Seattle.

September 8, 2023 at 4:21 pm

Seattle-area housing market slows. Here’s what’s happening near you

Higher mortgage rates are reducing demand for homes across the region. But the low number of homes for sale is keeping prices from plummeting further.

Aerial view of Tacoma and Commencement Bay in June 2018. Dash Point is seen at center right.

August 30, 2023 at 1:45 pm

Judge axes a renters’ rights measure from ballot, says it ‘ran afoul of the State Constitution’

Tacoma voters were set to decide between two competing renters rights measures in November. Now, a judge says only one of those can appear on...

The main drag on Vashon Island, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 includes a message that Thriftway is hiring. Meanwhile, affordable housing on the island remains a challenge here for both employees and employers.

August 27, 2023 at 6:00 am

Vashon, a rural refuge, feels mainland’s housing woes

Signs of a housing crisis are all over Vashon as longtime residents and new transplants alike struggle to afford costs and businesses scramble to keep...

Smith Tower looms over the city of Seattle wakes up by morning light on Aug, 4, 2023. (Daniel Kim / The Seattle Times)

August 8, 2023 at 4:00 am

One of Seattle’s oldest skyscrapers is for sale

The storied, 109-year-old skyscraper is hitting the market this week. The buyer will get a piece of Seattle history along with sweeping views and a dramatic...

For sale sign in front of the home that Jen Cameron, managing broker at The Agency and her business partner, broker James Campbell, have had listed on the market since mid-October. Shot Friday, December 2, 2022. The housing market is still cooling, particularly on the Eastside.
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August 7, 2023 at 6:46 pm

Local home shoppers feel the squeeze: Take an area-by-area look at changing prices

Fewer King County houses and town homes hit the market in July than in any July since at least 2017. New listings for condos are...

(FOR 2023 REAL ESTATE PREDICTIONS STORY) Rainier Vista homes near the Columbia City neighborhood in South Seattle are seen from the air, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

August 2, 2023 at 11:36 am

Do you earn enough to buy a starter home in Seattle?

The income needed to afford a starter home in the Seattle area climbed even as the price dipped about 6%. That's because prices haven't fallen...

A 4.3-acre Hunts Point estate owned by Bruce McCaw is back on the market for $70 million. Last year, the home was listed for $85 million. (Clarity Northwest / Compass)

July 19, 2023 at 6:00 am

A $15 million price cut at one of WA's most expensive homes for sale VIEW

Luxury real estate agents say their listings typically sell to all-cash buyers. But the highest-end properties aren’t totally immune from a cooling market, either.