5911 37th Ave SW | Seattle Discover this charming Cape Cod home in West Seattle's beloved Fairmount Park neighborhood! Ideally located near Alaska & Morgan Junctions & just minutes from the West Seattle bridge, this 2+ bed, 1.75 bath home offers 1,380 square feet of finished living space on a sunny, 6,300 square foot lot. Updates include plumbing, windows, remodeled bathroom, stainless appliances, & new water heater. A cozy gas fireplace & oak hardwood floors add warmth. A finished basement with new flooring & fresh paint offers extra living space for a guest room, 3/4 bath ..read more

7307 39th Ave SW | Seattle Enjoy Sound and Mountain views from your perch on Gatewood Hill. This Cape Cod charmer has been remodeled with thoughtful choices at every turn. Large windows frame gorgeous views from both levels of this turnkey home. The main floor features a remodeled kitchen, refinished hardwoods and an open floor plan. Two beds and 3/4 bath flow to a comfortable living room, dining area, and massive entertaining deck. The daylight basement hosts a spacious rec room and guest bedroom or work-from-home suite. Energy-efficient heat pump (& double-paned windows) for year-round c ..read more

The housing market is struggling to find its footing as high home prices collide with rising mortgage rates. As of today, the rate on a 30-year mortgage is above 7% after starting 2022 at 3.4%. Buyers today are facing the worst housing affordability in decades. And remember that rising prices also require larger down payments--another hurdle for buyers entering the market today. But rates alone are doing plenty to weaken demand, which is exactly what the Fed wants in its effort to bring down inflation, which was supercharged by years of low interest rates. I surveyed the past five years of ..read more

201 Galer St #448 | Seattle Redeveloped and completely remodeled in 2006, Queen Anne High School is an iconic 1908 landmark with stunning architecture and jaw-dropping hilltop views. This updated studio loft offers you a little piece of history and a perfect, tranquil location. You're just off the beaten path and there are tons of amazing amenities in easy reach. 14-Foot ceilings and towering windows do a lot for this efficient floor plan and the sleeping loft frees up room below for various living/dining/office arrangements. Enjoy a renovated kitchen with slab granite, eating bar, custom cher ..read more

The end of the housing boom Ten years after the market bottomed out during the Great Financial Crisis, the housing boom has ended. Affordability has plummeted to its lowest levels since 2006, when subprime lending fueled unnatural home price appreciation, leading to a near collapse of financial markets and leaving millions of Americans in financial precarity. Most economists agree that this time is different. In the 2008 downturn, predatory lending (e.g. adjustable-rate mortgages; no-down-payment loans) forced owners to sell when rates adjusted and homeowners could no longer afford their mon ..read more

3423 California Ave SW Unit #D | Seattle This bright, spacious, and comfortable end-unit home is situated between Admiral and Alaska Junction, with Madison Middle School and West Seattle High just blocks away. The lower level features an office that overlooks a peaceful patio/garden with shade tree plus there are three more bedrooms upstairs including a cheery top-floor primary featuring vaulted ceilings, skylights, walk-in closet, and en-suite bath. Bamboo floors, brand new carpet, gas fireplace, dining space, and a chef's kitchen with slab granite, pendant lighting, and stainless steel appli ..read more

9749 Woodlawn Ave N | Seattle This tranquil yet centrally-located home is surrounded by trees, parks, and schools. No shared walls and windows on all sides bring in sunlight throughout the day. Oak hardwood floors span a circular floor plan on the main level, with a large living room, gas fireplace, dining space, and a roomy kitchen featuring stainless appliances and gas cooking. Take your pick of two primary bedrooms upstairs, each with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, and full attached baths. Downstairs, the 3rd bedroom offers a full bath of its own plus there's a 2-car attached garage. Ef ..read more

6015 48th Ave SW | Seattle Perfect spaces and a distinct feeling of home characterize this thoroughly-renovated mid-century charmer with classic brick accents. Hardwood floors span the main level with a circular floor plan, spacious living room, dining room, and updated kitchen with lots of space and storage. Updated bathrooms, updated electrical panel, double-pane windows, two gas fireplaces, a huge primary bedroom, double closets in the upper bedrooms, and more. Downstairs is a warm family room, 3rd bedroom, 3/4 bath, laundry room, and workshop/workout room. The deck, patio, and fenced backy ..read more

10829 Marine View Dr SW | Seattle Perched at the top of the Arroyos with truly panoramic and unobstructed views, this sunny thoroughly-remodeled oasis offers privacy, luxury, and serenity in spades. The main floor layout and open kitchen are simply stunning and they flow seamlessly to the patio and fenced backyard, making entertaining a delight. Show-stopping wire-free views of Puget Sound and Vashon Island greet you instantly and they get even better upstairs. The primary bedroom is like a penthouse with elegant 5-piece bath en suite, laundry room, and a walk-in closet as big as some bed ..read more

111 N 76th St | Seattle Newly constructed in 2017, this Dacoda Homes showpiece was designed with an emphasis on functional spaces, comfort, and luxury; every corner is impressive. Enjoy smart home technology, efficient systems, and exquisite attention to detail throughout. The layout is equally suited for formal dinners or entertaining and the professional-grade kitchen features a huge center island and Thermador gas range. Nearby, the covered, heated deck and outdoor kitchen allow for year-round outdoor enjoyment. The primary bedroom features a stunning walk-in closet and day spa bathroom. Tr ..read more