Buyers Take Note: Balance is Beautiful As summer winds down and we head into fall, some major developments are taking shape in our local housing market, and buyers should take note. Inventory is the highest it has been in a decade, providing buyers more choices after a long haul of limited selection, resulting in a balanced market. This has caused prices to remain flat, and although interest rates remain stubborn, they are slightly less than they were a year ago. This has res

Every real estate market is different. Some move at lightning speed, while others require patience, strategy, and precision. Today's market demands more than simply putting a home on the MLS or writing an offer, it requires being rooted in the data and understanding buyer behavior, pricing strategically, knowing when to negotiate, and positioning a home to stand out. That's why the experience and resources behind your representation matter. Through June 2026, homes represente

In today’s market, buyers have more options, and with affordability challenges, they’re more selective than ever. That means first impressions aren’t just important… they’re everything. In fact, as of March 30th, 2026, month-to-date new listings are up in King County by 23% over February 2026, and up 13% over March 2025. In Snohomish County they are up 27% over February 2026 and up 8% over March 2025. This means your listing needs to stand out to win! One important thing to n

A New Year always brings new energy to the real estate market, and 2026 is already starting to show signs of growth, more movement, and a return to normalcy. After three years of slower sales due to higher interest rates, homeowners not wanting to give up their historically low interest rates, and prices remaining stable, 2026 is starting to produce some positive results in the Greater Seattle area real estate market. Some key factors that I have been tracking since the calen

Last week, our office had the pleasure of hosting esteemed economist Matthew Gardner , who presented his Economic and Housing Market Forecast for 2026. He looked at the national and local (King & Snohomish counties) economies and housing markets and shared his insights. This included a look back at 2025 and a gathering of facts, trends, and indicators that will set the stage for influencing financial decisions in 2026, specifically surrounding housing. US Economy The combinat

As we head into the New Year and continue analyzing how to overcome affordability challenges in today’s market, I wanted to cover another important topic. In my last newsletter, we discussed house hacking strategies for first time buyers and the importance of remaining realistic about your budget and what to focus on in order to make a purchase to start building wealth and stop renting. Another group that I’ve seen face affordability challenges are older adults whose homes n