Home & Real Estate

Glass Houses

Property Watch: Whimsical Waterfront Getaway on Ostrich Bay

One Bremerton property has a little house for everybody.

02/03/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Terra-Cotta Time

Property Watch: An Adorable 1920s Home in a Historic Co-op

This charming Ravenna one-bedroom is full of vintage style.

01/27/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Less Than Zero

The Trump Countdown Sign in Leschi Has Been Retired

The people behind Seattle’s well-known clock ponder what's next.

01/21/2021 By Lindsay Cohen

Gold Rush Gem

Property Watch: A Pike Place Market–Adjacent Loft with a Huge Deck

Since when do you get this much outdoor space downtown?

01/20/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Off-Grid Architecture

Property Watch: A Blakely Island Enclave Designed by Architect Jim Olson

No time like the present to buy a remote island village in the San Juans.

01/13/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Clean Slates

Starting Over in a Midcentury House in Seward Park

A modern facelift turns a fixer-upper into a gathering spot—with a stunning home office.

01/13/2021 By Karin Vandraiss Photography by Michael Duryea

By the Numbers

Which Neighborhoods Closed 2020 the Strongest in Seattle Real Estate?

December's sales figures capped a wild year.

01/11/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Property Watch: A Leschi Victorian with a Pearl Jam Connection

A turreted mansion for sale near Frink Park balances old-timey charm with livability.

01/06/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Lease Peeping

Seattle Renters Finally Had Some More Favorable Options in 2020

New data helps explain why.

12/31/2020 By Christy Carley

2020 Capsules

A Professional Organizer Tidied Homes for New Duties

Lisa Holtby has helped work from home feel less messy.

12/30/2020 By Christy Carley

Groundbreaker

A Seattle Skyscraper’s Rise Helps Shatter a Glass Ceiling

A new 40-story condo building owes much of its design to Julia Nagele, one of few women in the world to shape such a tall tower.

12/21/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Spark Notes

Seattle's Move to Electric Heat Won't Kill the Gas Stove (Yet)

The city's poised to join a climate-conscious club.

12/14/2020 By Christy Carley

Stocking Down

When Will Seattle Home Buyers Receive the Gift of Lower Prices?

The short answer: Not anytime soon.

12/10/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Real Estate

10 Seattle Neighborhoods and Suburbs for Home Buyers Seeking Space

You need more room to quarantine. Here's where to start your home shopping search.

12/08/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Deck the Halls

Why a Rented Holiday Is the Greenest Holiday

A local startup serves yuletide sustainability through short-term decorations.

12/02/2020 By Karin Vandraiss

Heart of the City

Central District Neighborhood Guide

The fight for Seattle’s soul continues here.

12/02/2020 Edited by Benjamin Cassidy

Office Report

What’s the State of Commercial Real Estate in Seattle?

Where you’re reading this from might offer a clue short-term. But it might obscure the long view.

11/25/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Browser Wars

The Pandemic Has Raised the Stakes of the Virtual Home Shopping Game

A pro offers some tips on how to approach remote real estate from all angles.

11/20/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

The Saga Continues

Will Repairing the West Seattle Bridge Pay Off?

Mayor Jenny Durkan has decided to delay replacing the cracked span.