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Close-up of a modern, colorful apartment building. Addressing America’s Housing Crisis What does it really mean for housing to be affordable? In Affordable Housing in the United States, authors Gregg Colburn and Rebecca Walter, Associate Professors in the Runstad Department of Real Estate at the College of Built Environments, explore this important question. | Real Estate Read More
: Drone shot of the top of a skyscraper in a city. Celebrating Judy Runstad’s Impact on Seattle "Judy Runstad's influence in shaping Seattle and supporting others sets a remarkable standard for all of us. Being named the 2025 First Citizen underscores her enduring contributions to both our community and the Runstad Department of Real Estate," said Shannon Affholter, Co-Chair, Runstad Department of Real Estate. | Seattle First Citizen Read More
Construction worker( Home Builders Warn of Rising Construction Costs Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate, highlights how the ongoing tariff uncertainty is further complicating an already challenging housing market. | New York Times Read More
Shannon Affholter and Rebecca Walter New Leadership Appointed for Runstad Department of Real Estate The College of Built Environments (CBE) is pleased to announce the appointments of Assistant Teaching Professor Shannon Affholter and Associate Professor Rebecca Walter as Co-Chairs for the Runstad Department of Real Estate. Read More
Dense urban skyline in Seattle Mortgage Rate Uncertainty Shifts WA Real Estate "The only thing that seems certain about this market is that houses are not becoming more affordable." says Steven Bourassa, Washington Center for Real Estate Research Director.  | FOX13 Read More
Skyline of buildings next to a large body of water Listings are up, interest rates may come down Steven Bourassa, Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate, anticipates potential rate cuts next month, which could shift the real estate landscape. | Tacoma News Tribune Read More
Woman sitting on a chair touching a white dog's mouth Employed and Unhoused: A New Reality The rise in homelessness “is the unfortunate but predictable result of ongoing rent increases,” says Gregg Colburn, a professor at the College of Built Environments. “And now it’s happening not just in our big coastal cities, but all over the place—in Phoenix, Denver, and Atlanta.” | The Washington Post Read More
Three headshots hued purple Three CBE faculty awarded professorships  These awards support their groundbreaking work as they address urgent societal problems related to the built environment. Read More
CBE graduation 2024 Congratulations 2024 Graduates!  The College of Built Environments celebrates all of our new graduates and their spectacular achievements. Read More