Despite uncertain impact of world events, economic growth slowly continues After having expanded at an annualized rate of 3.1 percent at the end of 2010, our total economic output grew at an annual pace of 1.8 percent last quarter, the Commerce Department reported this week. This quarter’s moderate growth pace marks the seventh straight quarter of positive …
Tag Archive: rentals
Apr 26
Greater share of renters spend half of income on housing
Highest in half a century The share of renters who spend more than half their income on housing is at its highest level in half a century — and, it’s no longer just low-income tenants who are feeling the pain, according to a new Harvard University study. About 26 percent of renters — or 10.1 million …
Feb 28
520 Bridge toll may increase rental demand
The SR-520 bridge will soon require a toll for passage across Lake Washington. Add to the the new toll bridge cost the increase in gasoline prices due to Middle East unrest, and drivers might be feeling rightfully put upon with a double whammie dollar increase. Implementation of the toll for SR-520 in the next months may affect many …
