According to a 2024 report on housing production from Up For Growth, the metro area encompassing Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue is facing a shortage of 71,060 homes. That amounts to 4.2% of the region’s total housing stock. While the production of new homes is vital to closing the gap between supply and demand, so is the preservation of existing housing, especially affordable housing. Read More ›
The financial hardships this causes for property owners are another example of a housing system that is seriously out of balance in protecting the rights of both landlords and tenants. Read More ›
Seattle’s “mom and pop” landlords, the backbone of the city’s single-family affordable housing, don’t need more infographics. They need more freedom to manage their homes. Read More ›
