Home & Real Estate

Habitat

A Kitchen Remodel Goes Dutch—but Not Too Much

Studio Laloc designer Lauren Caron embraces the legacy of a Dutch Colonial Revival on north Capitol Hill without turning it into a blast from the past.

02/06/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Habitat

Peek Some PNW Homes That Feel Like Palm Springs

One designer proves it’s possible to transplant the desert city’s sunny vibes to homes around Seattle...without making your house look out of place.

01/23/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Property Watch

Seattle's Most Lavish Luxury Apartment Amenities

Your community room is cool too, though.

01/09/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Asked/Answered

Are Houses on Candy Cane Lane Required to Put Up Lights?

Seattle's favorite neighborhood Christmas destination got its start after a newspaper contest in the 1950s.

11/27/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Property Watch

This Opulent Mansion Has a Scandalous Origin Story and Medieval Vibes

Between the backstory, the historically significant fountain, local architectural prestige, and dramatic living spaces, it's hard to pick one headline for this home.

11/14/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Midcentury Maritime

Property Watch: A Midcentury Time Capsule on Lake Washington

Sweet 1950s features endure in this secluded Seattle home with 60 feet of waterfront.

11/07/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Lofty Looks

Property Watch: An Exposed-Brick Apartment across from Cal Anderson Park

This cute, well-maintained cooperatively owned apartment is just a stone's throw from the Capitol Hill light rail station.

10/31/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

The Little Dormer That Could

Property Watch: Classic Seattle Charm in a Cozy Package

This Tudor-revival home has the look and feel of houses that are normally much bigger in both size and price.

10/24/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Secret in Sand Point

Property Watch: A Hidden Midcentury Oasis

This home looks low-key from the outside but opens up into a light-filled midcentury modern paradise.

10/18/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Twinning and Winning

There’s No Such Thing as Unsellable Houses for These Sisters

Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis have turned their Snohomish real estate business into a popular HGTV show.

10/12/2023 By Haley Shapley

Arch Madness

Property Watch: Old Seattle's Finest

This Capitol Hill condo boasts its original layout, hardwood floors, and mahogany millwork—and has a cute little home office, too.

10/10/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Poison Apple Not Included

Property Watch: Live in a Storybook; Walk to the Bars

Frederick Anhalt residences tend to resemble tiny slices of original Disneyland. This Capitol Hill condo is no exception.

10/03/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Not Afraid of Color

Property Watch: A Historic Foursquare with Its Own Lego Room

A well-known local architect went to town on this classic home, adding custom storage for your books, your dog, and your all-consuming hobby.

09/26/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Snow Play

Property Watch: This Ski Cabin Could Be Winter Party Central

Walk to Summit at Snoqualmie—then back for a night of hot tubbing and archery.

09/19/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Dock Broker

Property Watch: Why Be a Landlord When You Can Be a Lakelord?

A stately tudor along the Portage Bay waterfront has its own dock, where three floating homes rent slips.

09/13/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Farmhouse Festivities

Property Watch: Every Day Can Be a Wedding

A Puyallup-area farmhouse combines living space with a quaint event venue. Basically it's an HGTV series waiting to happen.

09/06/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Dome Home

Property Watch: A Real Life Hobbit Hole

Equal parts sustainable and mystical, this unusual getaway connects to state park trails—perfect for starting your new fairy-tale life in the forest.

08/29/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Owl Do You Do

Property Watch: This Owl-Faced Tree House Comes with a Waterfront Home

The house is fine. The ice cream parlor is fun. The tree house is transcendent.

08/22/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Cozy on the Canal

Property Watch: Petite Houseboat, Full-Size Amenities

This Fremont-adjacent hideout offers a soaking tub under a skylight, full-size bed and appliances, and a sizable outdoor deck—but we're pretty hung up on the little reading nook.

08/09/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Lily Pond-ering

Property Watch: A Backyard Oasis You'll Never Want to Leave

The backyard of this secluded home has a lily pond, a firepit, even a soaking tub—a sharp contrast from the neighborhood nude beach.

08/02/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Seattle Met