Real Estate

The Year in Real Estate

6 Seattle Micro Neighborhoods with Rapidly Rising Home Prices

We swear we didn't make up some of these names.

01/27/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Woodland Whimsy

Property Watch: An Expansive Vashon Island Retreat

This Vashon Island property features more than six acres of relaxing spaces. And, yes, there's a tennis court.

01/26/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

The Year in Real Estate

Washington’s Most Expensive School Districts of 2021

A handful of King County areas, along with a couple of coveted islands, were as exclusive as it got last year in local real estate.

01/25/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

The Year in Real Estate

The Most Eye-Popping King County Real Estate Numbers of 2021

Home shoppers, you may want to sit down for this.

01/24/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

$600K Showdown

Price Point: Downtown Condo vs. West Seattle Rambler

Both these homes are listed for around $600,000. Which one do you think is the better deal?

01/20/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Vintage Vibes

Property Watch: A 1920s Home with Retro-Meets-Modern Style

With a sunken living room and floor-to-ceiling windows, this house looks young for 96.

01/12/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Cute Couple

Property Watch: A Pair of Quirky and Cozy Leavenworth Cabins

This one-acre property features homes, a couple of murals, and a cornucopia of outdoor delights.

01/05/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

All Aboard

Property Watch: Live Aboard This 1938 Ferry in Tacoma

Three levels, plenty of deck space, and room for dancing make this nautical beauty a catch.

12/22/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

House Hunters

Our Top 10 Property Watches of the Year

The homes you ogled in 2021.

12/21/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd and Seattle Met Staff

Unabashedly Modern

Realtor Confessions: Heidi Ward of 360 Modern

Seattle's queen of modern homes talks powerful feelings, thoughtful design, and cozy blankets.

12/16/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Pier Pressure

Property Watch: A Pier Condo Built Around a Fireplace

This week on Fireplace Watch, we have a brick pillar hearth that includes a waterfront home.

12/15/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

House Hunters

Washington Is Home to Some of America's Most Expensive Zip Codes

Of course, the full list is dominated by California, but a couple of King County neighborhoods show up too.

12/10/2021 By Lucas Kaplan

Globe Light Goals

Property Watch: Late-60s Design and Lake Washington Views

This Mercer Island home offers three unique fireplaces and matching midcentury cabinets throughout.

12/08/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Lease Peeping

Despite a Second Monthly Decline, Seattle Rents Are Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Despite the seasonal slowdown, rental prices are still way up from last year.

12/02/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

Arches for Days

Property Watch: Mediterranean Style and Original Details in Madison Park

Come for the period style, stay for the rooftop with Lake Washington views.

12/01/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: What Doomed Zillow’s Home-Flipping Biz?

Plus: Wayfair is opening an office in Seattle, and a prenup startup with local ties appears on Shark Tank.

11/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Decatur Destiny

Property Watch: A Turnkey Island Lifestyle on Decatur Island

A general store, a cafe, a vacation rental, and more. Welcome to your new life.

11/24/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

State of Real Estate

Hazy Return-to-Work Policies Mean the Suburbs Are Still Hot

People are still moving out of town. Where are they going?

11/19/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Vintage Glass and Old Brass

Property Watch: A 1904 Foursquare Home Stays True to Style

This historic home has been updated and adapted for modern life—without losing its old-house identity.

11/17/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Art House

Realtor Confessions: Pearl Nelson of Pearl Nelson Real Estate and Skyline Properties

A Seattle musician talks coffee, making space for artists, and relatable puppy problems.

11/16/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd