Home & Real Estate

Tudor Lite

Property Watch: Half a Tudor House with Vintage Details

This townhome in West Seattle was carved from a classic 1930 brick Tudor Revival home, but didn't lose any charm in the process.

10/12/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

State of Real Estate

Seattle's Housing Market Has Entered "The Great Reversion"

Where did prices stall the most?

10/11/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Here Is the Steeple

Property Watch: A Church, a Craftsman Parsonage, and Extra Surprises

This listing includes a church with a beautiful late-midcentury sanctuary, a remodeled Craftsman house, and side hustles in co-working and telecommunications.

10/05/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Rent Report

After 7 Months of Increases, Seattle Rents Finally Went Down

But there's good news and there's bad news with that.

10/03/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Fancy Manse

Property Watch: Old Money and New Whimsy in a Former Boarding House

This high-luxury home, built by the most prominent architecture duo of its time, has hosted a lot of people in 115-plus years. Now, it forges a new identity.

09/29/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

$2M TUSSLE

Price Point: Suburban Expanse or Midcentury Swank?

Two Eastside homes, one $2 million budget.

09/28/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Home Economics

Just How Much Has Seattle's Housing Market Cooled?

Inflation, mortgage rates, and a whole lot of economic anxiety spell trouble for the end of our local real estate boom.

09/26/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Bainbridge Bliss

Property Watch: A Peaceful Retreat on Bainbridge Island

Designed by a former UW architecture professor, this property boasts two serene homes with well-preserved midcentury modern details.

09/21/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Suburban State of Mind

How Are the Suburbs Faring in the Housing Market Cooldown?

Some former real estate market darlings on the Eastside and in South King County are still on the rise. Others, not so much.

09/16/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

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

Seattle Met