Real Estate

State of Real Estate

Is Seattle's Real Estate Landscape a Buyer's Market?

It all depends on where you're looking.

11/11/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Remote Retreat

Property Watch: A Watchtower Cabin in the San Juans

This forest hideaway, located on an island without cars, tourists, or public ferry service, is spread out over more than an acre of rocky, woodsy terrain.

11/09/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Rent Report

Seattle Rents Fell Third Fastest in the Country Last Month

And more takeaways from October's rental market data.

11/03/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Itty Bitty Thiry

Property Watch: A Vintage Condo Designed by Paul Thiry

Before Paul Thiry was a world-famous architect and modernist, he designed this Art Deco building in Eastlake—home to this 733-square-foot condo.

11/02/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Home Economics

Is There an Exodus from Washington State?

And where are former residents moving to?

10/28/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Winter Wonderhouse

Property Watch: A Whimsical Cabin Near Crystal Mountain

This tiny fairy-tale cabin close to Mount Rainier is comfortably off-grid—and fully equipped for all-season adventures.

10/26/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Just Add Organist

Property Watch: 3 Acres, a Mansion, and a Pipe Organ on a Burien Bluff

What's an 8,000-square-foot mansion without a theater-style pipe organ or ornate ballroom?

10/19/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Suburban State of Mind

Suburbs Still Saw Massive Price Growth Despite the Cooldown

And the big winners and losers might surprise you.

10/14/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Tudor Lite

Property Watch: Half a Tudor House with Vintage Details

This townhome in West Seattle was carved from a classic 1930 brick Tudor Revival home, but didn't lose any charm in the process.

10/12/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

State of Real Estate

Seattle's Housing Market Has Entered "The Great Reversion"

Where did prices stall the most?

10/11/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Here Is the Steeple

Property Watch: A Church, a Craftsman Parsonage, and Extra Surprises

This listing includes a church with a beautiful late-midcentury sanctuary, a remodeled Craftsman house, and side hustles in co-working and telecommunications.

10/05/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Rent Report

After 7 Months of Increases, Seattle Rents Finally Went Down

But there's good news and there's bad news with that.

10/03/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Fancy Manse

Property Watch: Old Money and New Whimsy in a Former Boarding House

This high-luxury home, built by the most prominent architecture duo of its time, has hosted a lot of people in 115-plus years. Now, it forges a new identity.

09/29/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

$2M TUSSLE

Price Point: Suburban Expanse or Midcentury Swank?

Two Eastside homes, one $2 million budget.

09/28/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Home Economics

Just How Much Has Seattle's Housing Market Cooled?

Inflation, mortgage rates, and a whole lot of economic anxiety spell trouble for the end of our local real estate boom.

09/26/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Bainbridge Bliss

Property Watch: A Peaceful Retreat on Bainbridge Island

Designed by a former UW architecture professor, this property boasts two serene homes with well-preserved midcentury modern details.

09/21/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Suburban State of Mind

How Are the Suburbs Faring in the Housing Market Cooldown?

Some former real estate market darlings on the Eastside and in South King County are still on the rise. Others, not so much.

09/16/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Zemazing!

Property Watch: A Gene Zema Contemporary, Remodeled by Fans

One family preserved this architecturally significant home for nearly 50 years—then fans of the architect's work came in for this light-touch remodel.

09/14/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Real Estate Report

Where Did Home Prices Fall the Most in Seattle Last Month?

Housing prices are softening throughout the region, but don't call it a real estate crash just yet.

09/13/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Hello, Bird!

Property Watch: An Artsy Houseboat with Vaulted Ceilings

This intricately designed houseboat from Windermere features creative siding, end-of-dock views, and a delightful heron visitor.

09/07/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd