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BENJAMIN BENSCHNEIDER / THE SEATTLE TIMES
"The client wanted a really neutral palette with really calm color tones," says interior designer Garret Cord Werner. "It is less condo-like and more residential to use these more natural and organic materials, to make it feel like you're living in an outdoor space. The fireplace limestone is the same as was used on the floors, but placed on its side and cut. The television is hidden in the wall to the left of the fireplace. Read story
Handcrafted beauty hides utility in a gracious Seattle condo | Northwest Living
From the oil-rubbed bronze door to the art-glass shower wall, every square inch of this home high over Lake Washington is a work of art and elegance.
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Rainier Beach: This South Seattle neighborhood is seeing a growth spurt due to the arrival of light rail, affordable homes, new development and city plans to do even more.
Friday, March 19
On the quiet side of the bridge | Neighborhood of the week
Ask about add-on fees because some may be illegal | Nation's Housing
Economy hammers builders' showcase
Detroit wants to save itself by shrinking
Home-equity lending expected to recover
In Nevada, begging for a lower home value
Loan modifications see a big jump
Credit scores can drop after getting loan help
Judge halts deal to sell downtown Seattle's Federal Reserve building
Thursday, March 18
Mortgage rates still below 5 percent
Wednesday, March 17
Amazon adds 180,000 square feet to S. Lake Union space
Bailout watchdog to audit gov't mortgage program
Monday, March 15
NW real estate firm John L. Scott lists on Zillow
Rain, even urine, would help make Bullitt HQ city's 'greenest building ever'
Saturday, March 13
Island cottage sails on wings of steel and glass | Northwest Living
Friday, March 12
FHA offers little-known financing for fixer-uppers
Borrowers wait for answers on Obama loan plan
Downscale upgrades are popular
FHA official warns of trouble if down-payment requirements are hiked
Idaho vacation-home buyers share the cost, boost resort
Mortgage write-downs come with tax issues | Nation's Housing
Prefabricated homes are going up in prestigious places
Solar energy with jewel-like curtains on windows
Tips to make downsizing easier
Thursday, March 11
Mortgage rates remain below 5 percent
Wednesday, March 10
Feb. foreclosure filings rise just 6% in U.S., fall 13% in Washington state
Trustee in Mastro bankruptcy goes after four new targets
Tuesday, March 9
Can historic home in Normandy Park be saved?
Monday, March 8
Posh Four Seasons project in downtown Seattle faces liens, lawsuits
Selig plans no changes to project next to Sculpture Park
Weyerhaeuser sells a Federal Way building at deep loss
Sunday, March 7
Homeowners to be paid to sell at a loss

More Seattle-area neighborhoods are now within reach for most families, compared with two years ago. North Beacon Hill/Rainier Valley has seen a big jump in prices because of its relative affordability as well as the light-rail line on the way.
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Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley buck trend
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