Changes on tap for struggling Pacific Place in downtown Seattle
In a feat of economic alchemy possible only in a global pandemic, Pacific Place, the poster child for downtown Seattle’s struggling retailers, could become the...
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King County property values soared and tax hikes are likely. Here’s what you need to know.
The 30-50% increases in home values are significant, even for the overheated Seattle-area market. The increases are likely to raise property taxes. Here's what you...
Why it's taking so long to get a property tax exemption in King County
King County homeowners who applied for property tax exemptions in 2020 waited a median of eight months to get a decision, an audit found.
Home in secretive Seattle enclave hits market for $35M VIEW
The $35 million waterfront mansion is located in a secluded Madison Park estate.
Years ago, around half of young King County residents owned homes. Here’s how much that’s changed (and why) | FYI Guy
FYI Guy takes a look at what may be impacting homeownership rates among adults under 35 years old (in addition to skyrocketing home prices).
How light rail and density transformed Seattle’s neighborhoods | Jon Talton
The huge changes seen downtown and in South Lake Union are only the beginning. Columnist Jon Talton takes us on a tour of the neighborhoods...
King County median home price nears $1M — but the market shows signs of cooling
That number alone doesn’t reflect other factors hinting at a different trend: The local housing market may be beginning to cool.
In Redmond rebuild, Microsoft hopes to ditch ‘know-it-all’ culture, pivot to ‘learn it all’ VIEW
Microsoft is in year eight of a nearly 10-year construction project, evolving from a sprawling suburban campus to a dense urban environment peppered with eco-friendly...
Get a look inside Western Washington’s most expensive home for sale VIEW
An estate in Hunts Point has hit the market listed at $85 million, making it the highest asking price for any home in the region.
32,000 square feet of property in South Park will become ‘El Barrio,’ a community-owned cultural space
32,000 square feet of South Park property will become "El Barrio," a community-owned cultural space, after a purchase by the Cultural Space Agency on Monday.