It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead of subjecting yourself to boring rehashes of the NWMLS press release (or in addition to, if that’s what floats your boat). Oddly, the the NWMLS press release website is still showing last month’s release, and…
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Local News
Demand for Seattle Rentals Still Outstripping Supply
There’s a great in-depth article on local rent increases in today’s Seattle Times: Soaring rents force lifestyle changes For renters and homeowners, market forces are permanently altering the familiar face of many neighborhoods. While wealthy newcomers are helping to revitalize neighborhood business districts, the reality is that many renters, saddled by stagnant wages, are being…
Local Development Roundup: Take One
Today I’m kicking off a new monthly series called “Local Development Roundup” in which I’ll collect some stories from other local sources about notable development going on in the Seattle area. The content in this first post comes courtesy of West Seattle Blog, Capitol Hill Seattle, and the Seattle Times. West Seattle Blog: West Seattle…
July Reporting Roundup: “Cyclone of Sales” Edition
It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead of subjecting yourself to boring rehashes of the NWMLS press release (or in addition to, if that’s what floats your boat). To kick things off, here’s an excerpt from the NWMLS press release: Home sales,…
How To Find Cheap Rentals Around Seattle
A few weeks ago I spoke with Ross Reynolds on KUOW about finding cheap rentals in the Seattle area. You can listen to the 17-minute segment on their site. Here are a few of the tips I shared for finding a cheap rental in the Seattle area, and some relevant links to previous posts on…