Home & Real Estate

$600K Showdown

Price Point: Downtown Condo vs. West Seattle Rambler

Both these Seattle homes for sale from Windermere are listed for around $600,000. Which one do you think is the better deal?

01/20/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

The Mountain Is Out

Property Watch: A Private Island at the Foot of Mount Rainier

This waterfront property near downtown Tacoma and Federal Way has an isle all your own and unbeatable views of Mount Rainier.

01/19/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Vintage Vibes

Property Watch: A 1920s Home with Retro-Meets-Modern Style

This charming two-bedroom house for sale from Windermere has beautifully aged updates in Bitter Lake.

01/12/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Cute Couple

Property Watch: A Pair of Quirky and Cozy Leavenworth Cabins

This one-acre property in the Cascades is the perfect rental or vacation getaway in Leavenworth.

01/05/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

All Aboard

Property Watch: Live Aboard This 1938 Ferry in Tacoma

This 1938 ferry has three levels, plenty of deck space, and 83 years sailing the Pacific Northwest.

12/22/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

House Hunters

Our Top 10 Property Watches of the Year

This year in Property Watch, we highlighted midcentury modern homes, houseboats, lofts, vintage stunners, and historic havens.

12/21/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd and Seattle Met Staff

Unabashedly Modern

Realtor Confessions: Heidi Ward of 360 Modern

This Seattle real estate agent talks modern homes, powerful feelings, thoughtful design, and cozy blankets.

12/16/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Pier Pressure

Property Watch: A Pier Condo Built Around a Fireplace

A pier condo has a brick pillar hearth and some 1960s detailing.

12/15/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Garden Variety

How Your Yard Can Protect Puget Sound

Rain gardens can help curb a major source of pollution in the Salish Sea.

12/13/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

House Hunters

Washington Is Home to Some of America's Most Expensive Zip Codes

King County gains Washington state some representation on the list of the country’s priciest zip codes.

12/10/2021 By Lucas Kaplan

Power Players

The Most Influential People in Seattle Neighborhoods

Colleen Echohawk and Rich Barton are among the housing advocates and real estate titans who shape the city, from covered patios to Climate Pledge arena.

12/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Globe Light Goals

Property Watch: Late-60s Design and Lake Washington Views

This Mercer Island home offers three unique fireplaces and matching midcentury cabinets throughout.

12/08/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Lease Peeping

Despite a Second Monthly Decline, Seattle Rents Are Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Although median rental prices in Seattle declined for a second month, they're still way up from 2020.

12/02/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

Arches for Days

Property Watch: Mediterranean Style and Original Details in Madison Park

Original details like archways and a Batchelder-style tile fireplace preserve the period vibe, while modern upgrades bring the convenience.

12/01/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: What Doomed Zillow’s Home-Flipping Biz?

The real estate tech giant's failed experiment, and a prenup startup's Shark Tank appearance highlight November tech news in Seattle.

11/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Habitat

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

Lauren Essl’s art collection brings color to her home’s neutral palate.

11/29/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Decatur Destiny

Property Watch: A Turnkey Island Lifestyle on Decatur Island

This multi-use property on Decatur Island comes complete with a general store, cafe, vacation rental, single-family home, and more.

11/24/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

State of Real Estate

Hazy Return-to-Work Policies Mean the Suburbs Are Still Hot

Seattle real estate trends from October 2021 show a clear focus on areas like Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, Burien, North Bend, Skyway, and Renton.

11/19/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd