The typical asking rent for an average rental unit reached $2,224. Though that’s a 2.7% increase from last year, the median household income outpaced this acceleration, growing 3.9% during the same time frame.

The rationale behind the hike, said Economist Matthew Gardner, is that fewer large, expensive projects are being built in the city — and since SDCI relies almost entirely on permit fees for operation costs, the department will have to start cutting staff if revenue doesn’t increase.

Inside, the house includes original retro features like wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, a brick fireplace and an eat-in kitchen perfect for enjoying Eggos.

A $25 million waterfront estate on Mercer Island was the most expensive home sold in greater Seattle in October.

Compass listings will also gain exposure through in-stadium marketing at the Seahawks’ headquarters at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.

Good news for bargain hunters! Homebuyers in the Puget Sound area have a lot more options than they’ve had in recent years, putting “downward pressure” on home prices.

Half of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle were listed by Windermere Real Estate agents — including the top three, led by a $7.7 million mansion with mountain views.

The developer’s co-ownership framework will allow owners to build equity with individual mortgages and exit rights while sharing communal living spaces, like kitchens, living rooms and parking.

Nationally, home sales in the 52 metro areas surveyed by RE/MAX increased 8.5% year over year for the fourth time in 2025, but declined 4.6% month over month.

Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.

Nationwide, the shutdown costs the country $400 million every day. But some states — particularly those with large shares of government employees and contractors — are feeling the brunt of that cost more than others.

Modern architecture is a prominent theme on this month’s list of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle.

Accessibility, quality and diversity propelled Seattle’s status.

The pace of home-price appreciation declined to its weakest pace in 10 years, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

Homes on this month’s list of the priciest new properties on the Seattle housing market range from mid-century modern to new-construction.

In Seattle, only 11% of women live below the poverty line — the 23rd-lowest percentage of any big city in the country.