Home & Real Estate

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

Habitat

Sundaes and Swear Words Star in a Madrona Home’s Colorful Art Collection

After a massive makeover, this midcentury home revels in rainbows.

11/29/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

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

Firehouse Flip

Property Watch: A Fire Station Turned Luxury Home in Kirkland

Why yes, adaptive reuse does come in fire station red.

11/10/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Lease Peeping

Seattle's Rental Climate Has Changed, Even If Prices Haven’t

New laws have buoyed renters and irked landlords.

11/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Open Water

Property Watch: Peak Paul Thiry by Golden Gardens

This creative home boasts Puget Sound views from every room.

11/03/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Home Sweet Home

These 3 Buyers Survived Seattle’s Wild Real Estate Market

Here’s what it takes to close a deal.

11/02/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd Photography by Kyle Johnson

Arboretum Atmosphere

Property Watch: A Midcentury Modern Marvel by Ira Cummings

This pristine home features landscaping by architects of the Seattle Japanese Garden.

10/27/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Anderson Family Abode

Property Watch: A PNW Architect's Home Built for Everyday Life

Come for the kayaking, stay for the views.

10/20/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Float On

Realtor Confessions: Courtney Cooper of Seattle Afloat and Cooper Cartwright

Pro tip: If you sell floating homes, hang on to those keys.

10/18/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

State of Real Estate

Is Downtown Seattle Poised for a Real Estate Comeback?

The farther you go from Seattle, the more dramatic the market—but downtown Seattle is still experiencing a resurgence.

10/15/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Chasing Waterfalls

Property Watch: A Lakefront Home with a Waterfall Room

This twisty-turny cedar-lined house sits on half an acre—right on Lake Jeane.

10/13/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Something Old, Something New

Property Watch: Vintage Victorian Cozies Up to Modern Vibes in Georgetown

A careful remodel preserves vintage elements while upping the contemporary convenience.

10/06/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Mansionesque

Property Watch: A Little Slice of Mansion Life in Capitol Hill

This condo conversion in a 1908 building has reverence to its original era—and a lofted suite.

09/29/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Ikea Hacks

Ikea Kitchen Specialist Brave Element Puts the Art in Particleboard

Turning ready-to-assemble cabinets into custom creations.

09/24/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Brace Yourself

Property Watch: A Trendsetting 1904 Mansion on Queen Anne Hill

An early Seattle lumber magnate used his own company to build this mission revival and arts and crafts masterpiece.

09/22/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Seattle Met