August 18, 2025
Housing
August 2025
August 18, 2025
Seattle median home price hits $935K, a 5-year high — Prices rose 10% in June from last year, with more than one-third of homes now worth $1 million or more.
August 11, 2025
Washington State fines landlords for first time under new rent cap law — Eight owners ordered to pay $2,000 each after illegal rent hikes affecting 250 tenants.
August 11, 2025
Council weighs 100+ growth plan amendments — Proposals would shrink some neighborhood centers while expanding density incentives for affordable and family housing.
August 4, 2025
Two new villages with more than 100 tiny houses planned in Seattle — The sites are set to open this fall, though their locations remain unclear.
June 2025
June 30, 2025
Seattle bans landlords from using rent-setting software like RealPage — The City Council approved the measure 7–0, citing concerns over algorithmic price fixing and its impact on housing affordability.
June 23, 2025
Mayor Harrell proposes $2 million bridge loan to sustain social housing developer until tax revenue arrives — Seattle’s voter-created public housing agency faces a funding gap until 2026; short-term city loan aims to keep operations and acquisitions moving.
June 16, 2025
Mayor proposes sweeping design review overhaul to speed up housing — Plan includes interim pause, fewer required meetings, and permanent reforms aligned with state law.
June 9, 2025