Appraisals

Shock to the System

A well-intentioned new rule may hurt homeowners more than it helps.

08/13/2009 By Matthew Halverson

Development

Knock ’Em Down

A simple solution to the vacant-home plague?

07/17/2009 By Matthew Halverson

RETAIL

Please Re-Lease Me

Vacant retail spaces put pressure on developers to sweeten deals.

05/22/2009 By Matthew Halverson

BOTTOM-LINE BOOSTING

This Room for Rent

Need some help on your mortgage? Take on a tenant.

04/23/2009 By Matthew Halverson

Tech

Home Tweet Home

You may not be Twittering yet, but your broker is.

02/11/2009 By Matthew Halverson

Market Watch

Q & A: Bidder’s Market

A real estate auctioneer talks deals, due diligence, and accidental transactions.

01/14/2009 By Matthew Halverson

URBAN LIVING

Easy Being Green

A downtown condo building invites neighbors to walk in the park.

01/06/2009 By Sarah Anderson

Market Voyeurism

Banker's Dream

What recession? Buy this house and live like there's no tomorrow.

01/05/2009 By Eric Scigliano

SELLER'S STORY

Round House, Square Lot

A West Seattle property requires a targeted marketing strategy.

01/04/2009 By Ashley Griffin

Post

Looking for Closure

01/04/2009 By Laura Peach

ALTERNATIVE HOUSING

Common Ground

Cohousing projects bring residents together, brisk resales.

01/03/2009 By Ashley Griffin

REAL ESTATE

Thoroughly Modern

A specialty real estate firm specializes in midcentury architecture.

12/28/2008 By Ashley Griffin

SELLING TACTICS

Grounds Work

Beauty on the outside helps make the sale.

12/28/2008 By Ashley Griffin

HIGH-DENSITY LIVING

Suite Dreams

Accessory dwelling units may benefit owners and tenants alike.

12/27/2008 By Christopher Werner

Post

True Value

Want to get the most for your home in a buyer’s market? Set the right price.

12/20/2008 By Christopher Werner

MEDIA INFLUENCE

Don't Believe the Hype

Making sense of senseless housing-market rankings.

12/18/2008 By Matthew Halverson

SUSTAINABILITY

Don't Throw that House Away!

The ultimate green home is a recycled one.

12/13/2008 By Matthew Halverson

INCENTIVES

Down-Market Marketing

Cash reward: Know anyone who wants to buy my house?

12/08/2008 By Matthew Halverson

NEIGHBORHOODS

Squeeze Play

High prices and odd lot sizes aren't dampening infill housing growth

01/01/2008 By Ashley Griffin