Housing, economic and lifestyle report.
Washington’s “millionaires tax” goes up against 90 years of legal precedent |
The state’s new income tax would bring in $3 billion in annual revenue, but a ballot initiative and lawsuits are already in the works.
|
|
|
High prices drive King County buyers toward adjustable-rate mortgages |
These riskier home loans fell out of favor after the 2008 crash. Now, high home prices and mortgage rates are driving a local comeback.
|
| Bellevue pitches pre-approved designs to address “middle housing” shortage |
The plan would give builders ready-to-permit designs for backyard cottages and DADUs, streamlining a process that can otherwise take months.
|
|
|
King County's spring market reflects what's happening across the region. Inventory is meaningfully higher than a year ago, while overall sales activity has softened. Well-priced homes are in demand and moving quickly but broader buyer engagement remains tempered by affordability pressures and rate sensitivity.
|
|
|
From sculptural pendants to dramatic chandeliers, the right fixture can define the mood, feeling, and energy of an entire space. Let your room shine with Statement Lighting.
|
|
|
Vote for next month's Pin-spiration theme. |
|
|
Flower Garden! I prefer fragrant, beautiful blooms.
|
| Food Garden! I love having homegrown ingredients.
|
|
|
Have any real estate questions, just ask. |
|
|
|
