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Friday, November 30, 2007 - Page updated at 01:24 a.m.

The Housing Squeeze: How the high cost of housing is shaping the way we live

The Times' Home Values project documents the area's residential real-estate market — from the big picture to detailed information about your neighborhood.

Enlarge this photoSTEVE RINGMAN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Dany and Liliane Rouhana have had just one offer on their Redmond Ridge home in the past six weeks. Had they tried to sell it in last spring's fast-moving market, they probably would have made a quick deal.

Home prices: from sizzle to simmer

Although sales prices continue to climb, the appreciation rate for single-family houses in King County has slowed down over the past year. How long will the cooling last?

First-time buyers find ray of hope in condos

Prices remain within reach in much of King and South Snohomish counties. But the figures are deceptive: The square-foot cost is often higher than for single-family houses.

How to adjust to the changes

In a changing housing market, what should buyers, sellers, and homeowners who are considering refinancing do?

The disappearing $300,000 house ... and other surprising facts

Five Eastside neighborhoods plus Vashon Island led the region last year in home-price appreciation. What the Eastside neighborhoods may have in common: They attract...

Neighborhood profiles

Detailed information about homes in King and South Snohomish counties by neighborhood.

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