New apartments are built, but renters can’t get in. Here’s what is causing the logjam in Seattle
Seattle apartment developers say they're waiting longer for a key city inspections. Some developers said they've had to wait more than a month for a...
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Seattle's new rent hike rules will become law without mayor's signature
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan returned two new landlord regulations to the City Council without her signature, raising concerns about their effect on small landlords.
Carpenters approve contract, end strike that slowed Seattle-area construction
Members of the Northwest Carpenters Union, who went on strike last month, have approved a new contract deal that includes increases in pay and benefits.
Housing costs climb far from Seattle as remote work takes hold
Washington's housing market has entered an autumn cooldown, but prices have climbed more dramatically in areas farther from Seattle like Whatcom County in the state's...
Striking Carpenters union, contractors reach new contract agreement
The Northwest Carpenters Union said it has reached a new contract agreement with the Associated General Contractors that will put several thousand striking carpenters back...
Battle lines drawn in Sammamish over multifamily housing proposal
The city of Sammamish is fighting a plan for a development of commercial space, apartments and town homes, saying the town would be overburdened without...
Compare Seattle’s housing market to other major U.S. cities using the Case-Shiller Home Price Index
The monthly release of the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index compares national home price growth to price increases in 20 major cities. For more...
Seattle-area home prices take biggest 12-month jump ever; here’s where they’re zooming up fastest
Seattle-area home prices continue to climb at a record-breaking pace. Only Phoenix and San Diego increased more during the past year. But there are signs...
Landlords and renters to face new requirements for increases and moving costs in Seattle
The Seattle City Council approved two bills Monday, the latest in a series of new landlord-tenant regulations including bans on some evictions and the right...
Carpenters union to pause picketing after wildcat strikes, dispute with Kshama Sawant
The union representing Western Washington carpenters is on strike, but it says it will pause picketing after unsanctioned walkouts on Thursday. Seattle City Councilmember Kshama...
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