by Beachworks LLC | May 17, 2019 | Let's Build, Rezoning Seattle, Seattle News, Seattle Real Estate Market
A legal ruling earlier this week will allow the Seattle City Council to move forward on legislation to ease restrictions on building backyard cottages in Seattle. The legislation was held up by a legal challenge brought forward by a neighborhood group. However, on...
by Beachworks LLC | Mar 20, 2019 | Rezoning Seattle, Seattle News, Seattle Real Estate Market
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved Seattle zoning changes to 27 neighborhoods by a 9-0 vote. The plan, called Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA), will allow taller and denser buildings in major Seattle neighborhoods in exchange for affordable housing...
by Beachworks LLC | May 21, 2018 | Rezoning Seattle
What Are Urban Villages? “Urban Villages” is a phrase that’s been tossed around by the city of Seattle planning officials and residents alike. It’s an increasingly common term which references the way our city is changing to meet the demands of...
by Beachworks LLC | Apr 16, 2018 | Rezoning Seattle, Selling a Home
Think back to when you first bought your house years ago; you couldn’t wait to turn it into a home. You planned out the exact location of the furniture in each room and didn’t mind mowing the lawn every week. In fact, you looked forward to it—you had just...
by Beachworks LLC | Apr 9, 2018 | Rezoning Seattle, Seattle News, Seattle Real Estate Market
Related Article: Seattle Approves Zoning Changes to 27 Neighborhoods Ask anyone who’s lived in the Puget Sound area for at least the five years, and they will all agree on one thing; Seattle has changed a lot. Drive down any major road, and you’re sure to see...
by Beachworks LLC | Feb 19, 2018 | Rezoning Seattle
As people continue to filter into the Puget Sound, multiple challenges arise. These include the never-ending traffic, increased cost of living, and a decrease in housing supply. In fact, not only are the inflated home costs pricing thousands of people out of the...
