Why Seattle’s $22 Minimum Wage Hike Isn’t Beating Real Estate

Real Estate News · October 5, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Julie Gerstein · 4 min read at the source

Construction workers on the 46th floor of the First Light tower in Seattle, Washington

Seattle's minimum wage will cross the $22 threshold next year—but homeownership remains out of reach for most low-income workers.

Reported by Julie Gerstein for Realtor.com (Homebuying), originally published October 5, 2026.

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Topics: Homebuying, Income, Seattle WA

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