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A glass and steel lakefront home near Seattle asks $3.4M

Once billed as a teardown, this 1963 home has been renovated with a fresh take on midcentury style.

A glass ‘farmhouse’ rises on a woodsy island

The owners wanted the home to feel like a natural extension of its forested surroundings.

A modern backyard home designed for aging in place

All of the main living spaces are on the ground floor, while a sliding glass door allows easy access to the garden.

Microsoft announces $475M investment in Seattle housing

The news comes days after two former Microsoft executives announced the launch of an Opportunity Zone Fund in Seattle.

Why transit nerds are so jealous of Seattle

The city’s tweeting traffic engineer explains how small changes to streets are adding up to big improvements

Solar-powered Seattle home makes eco-friendly look good

The ultra-insulated passive house not only sports a blossoming green roof, but its 7 kW solar panels also power much of the home’s energy needs.

Modern floating home lets you dive from bed to lake

Surrounded by scenic bodies of water, Seattle has a vibrant history of floating homes, ranging from the quirky to the prefab. This striking modern rendition, docked on the shore of Lake Union, hopes to continue that tradition.

Cozy and light-filled charmer with plenty of character asks $585K

Located a few blocks from California Avenue in the heart of West Seattle, this three-bedroom, 2,130-square-foot home offers up plenty of light and open spaces—and tons of character.

Does restrictive zoning make U.S. cities less equal?

Restricting the supply of new homes doesn’t deter wealthy arrivals, it just prices out less-wealthy locals.

Renovation turns horse stable into stylish guesthouse

In a Seattle suburb, new owners of a ‘60s property decided to revamp a neglected horse stable on the same grounds. Behold, a renovation where the ultra trendy "barn door" makes total sense.

Seattle Will Pay You $10,000 to Live in a Bridge and Write Poetry

Tour a Seattle Contemporary With Stunning Lake Views

This Contemporary Seattle House Has Killer Views