Home & Real Estate

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

Rent Report

Yep, Seattle-Area Rents Went Up Again Last Month

It costs 5.8 percent more to rent an apartment in the city than it did at the same time last year.

09/09/2022 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

So Handy

Niche Home Services You Never Knew You Needed

From literal poop scooping to energetic space clearing.

09/02/2022 By Ann Karneus

Place of Prestige

Property Watch: Ralph Anderson's Personal Penthouse in a Historic Landmark

It started as an eighth-floor auditorium by city-shaping architect Carl Gould. Decades later, beloved architect and preservationist Ralph Anderson made it his personal home.

08/31/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Home Economics

The Most Popular Time to Browse Home Listings in Seattle

We're not quiet quitting so much as multitasking, mkay?

08/30/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Search, Book, Play

Meet Sniffspot, the Private Dog Park Purveyor

The “Airbnb for dogs” illuminates local demand for private off-leash areas—and our fierce devotion to our beloved furry friends.

08/29/2022 By Ann Karneus

Habitat

Begone, Bad '90s Remodel

Built without a foyer, this Capitol Hill Craftsman is now flush with cabinets that hide the trappings of modern life.

08/26/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

$500K Showdown

Price Point: Warehouse Loft or Cabin Loft?

Two small homes, one $500,000 budget.

08/25/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Off-Grid Getaway

Property Watch: An Itty-Bitty, Off-Grid Cabin on Shaw Island

This wild, 9.9-acre property on the smallest island served by the San Juan ferry could handle a fully featured home—but for now, this adorable cabin offers a place to truly disconnect.

08/24/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Suburban State of Mind

8 Seattle Suburbs Where Home Prices Rose and Fell in July

Here's why that year-over-year price change is good and bad news for potential home-buyers.

08/18/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Cake!

Property Watch: A Unique Victorian in Queen Anne

This pretty home is just one of a handful of Seattle houses built before 1900, and features ornate millwork, unique fireplaces, and a wondrous backyard.

08/17/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

State of Real Estate

The Seattle Real Estate Market Is Stabilizing at Last

These are the top neighborhoods where home prices went up and down in July.

08/16/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Tiny Tudor

Property Watch: A Vintage Courtyard Condo Lives Like a Little House

08/10/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Rent Report

Seattle Rents Still Climbing for the Sixth Straight Month

Inflation is driving prices up, according to the latest data from Apartment List.

08/05/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Won't You Be My Neighhhhbor

Property Watch: A Midcentury Ranch for Modern Horses

This Redmond property has more than 35 acres of pasture and forest, plus a log cabin and plenty of stable space.

08/03/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Ooh, Fancy!

Property Watch: An Incredibly Ornate Tacoma Abode

The architect behind the Governor's Mansion designed this elaborate home above Commencement Bay full of custom millwork, formal spaces, and bold finishes.

07/27/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd