Seattle's uptick in 'visible homelessness' fueled by COVID pandemic, report finds
A report commissioned by Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis points to a lack of shelter space, budget and quick action as the culprits for the Seattle’s worsening homelessness crisis.
New rule protects public housing tenants from eviction
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new rule that prevents people from being evicted from public housing over missing rent payments.
Renters being squeezed by rising prices
Throughout the pandemic housing prices grew strong in areas across Puget Sound. Now that the economy appears to be in an upswing, apartment rents are also on the rise, but there is worry those prices will land on the families who cannot afford them.
Enumclaw residents worry over rent hikes
If you're a renter in Western Washington, you may be feeling a new pinch in your wallet. As the economy recovers, rent is on the rise.
Seattle Council OKs rule for 6 months' notice of rent hikes
Seattle landlords must soon provide six months’ notice of rent hikes and, in some cases, pay tenants who move following a large rent increase.
Supporting housing needs for Afghan refugees resettling in Western Washington
More Afghan refugees will be arriving to the Seattle area and a key challenge in the transition is finding safe and stable housing.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
Sales of new US homes fell 5.9% in April in wake of soaring house prices in March
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
Inslee signs bill requiring landlords to provide valid reason for evicting certain tenants
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
You could still get into the Pierce County housing market without a down payment
Housing prices in Western Washington are already sky-high, but the question is: how much higher can it go?
Bill to ensure legal counsel to low-income Washingtonians facing eviction advances through Legislature
A "right to counsel" measure that is getting closer to approval by the Legislature would make Washington the first state to ensure that low-income tenants have legal representation when faced with an eviction.
Washington Senate approves bill requiring 'just cause' eviction
The Washington Senate has approved a measure that would require landlords to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants.
Snohomish, Pierce County rent increased during pandemic according to Zillow
The rental market in some parts of Western Washington actually improved during the pandemic.
Tenants, property owners seek legislative edge before evictions resume
Washington state’s eviction moratorium is scheduled to end in less than three weeks, as lawmakers in Olympia debate multiple bills meant to protect both renters and property owners alike. Legislators are trying to balance what landlords need to stay in business, while ensuring thousands of families are not forced onto the streets.
Fair housing groups: Redfin ‘redlines’ minority communities
The company was vastly less likely to offer realtor services, professional photos, virtual tours, online promotion or commission rebates for homes listed in overwhelmingly minority neighborhoods than it was in overwhelmingly white ones, the investigation found.
Renters, property owners say Inslee's extension of eviction moratorium falls short
During the Governor’s press briefing on Thursday, he announced the eviction moratorium will be extended until December 31.
Seattle landlords sue Inslee, Durkan over eviction moratoriums
A small group of Seattle landlords is suing Mayor Jenny Durkan and Gov. Jay Inslee over the constitutionality of city and state eviction moratoriums amid the coronavirus pandemic.