Habitat

High-Style Tiles

Amely Wurmbrand uses mosaic and tiles to lend artful touches to her modern Shoreline home.

08/10/2009 By Christopher Werner

Development

Knock ’Em Down

A simple solution to the vacant-home plague?

07/17/2009 By Matthew Halverson

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Slide Show: Let It Float

07/15/2009

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Let It Float

For two Seattle architects, updating a Paul Kirk split-level meant honoring an artist in transition—and keeping the owner happy, too.

07/15/2009 By Brian J. Barr

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Who’s Calling?

For all of feminism’s great advances, there’s still just one hitch.

07/14/2009 By Kathryn Robinson

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City Sunsets

While away summer evenings with bright, sunny shades and cool, modern neutrals.

06/23/2009 By Laura Cassidy

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A Rail Line Runs Through It

Next month Sound Transit’s Link line is supposed to open the neglected Rainier Valley to growth and investment. About time.

05/22/2009 By Eric Scigliano

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Prefabulous

Tom Lenchek’s turnkey cabins bring Northwest style to the prefab movement.

05/22/2009 By Jessica Voelker

RETAIL

Please Re-Lease Me

Vacant retail spaces put pressure on developers to sweeten deals.

05/22/2009 By Matthew Halverson

BOTTOM-LINE BOOSTING

This Room for Rent

Need some help on your mortgage? Take on a tenant.

04/23/2009 By Matthew Halverson

Marriage

Till Disrespect Do Us Part

Couples therapist John Gottman predicts marriage futures.

04/22/2009 By Kathryn Robinson

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Diggable Plants

Whether you’re all thumbs or green thumbs, these five shops will grow on you.

04/22/2009 By Katie Zipper

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Buy? Sell? Or Hold on for Dear Life?

True tales of Seattle real estate and expert advice to help you navigate the new rules of homeownership.

03/20/2009 By Matthew Halverson

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Q: Everyone says that now is an awful time to sell, but is it really that bad?

03/19/2009

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Q: I’m underwater on my loan, so should I walk away from my house?

03/19/2009

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Q: Why does the thought of becoming a homeowner make me feel crazy?

03/19/2009

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Q: What’s a lease-to-purchase option, and is it a smart move for me?

03/19/2009

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Q: What’s a short sell, and why would I want to get involved in one?

03/19/2009

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Q: I’ve never owned a home. Should I buy now?

03/19/2009

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Q: Interest rates are really low. When does it make sense to refinance?

03/19/2009