Buyers and Sellers Selling and Buying a Home at the Same Time? Start With a Plan One of the most common questions I get from homeowners who are thinking about moving isn’t really about where they’re going. It’s about how they’re going to get there. “Do I sell my house first, or do I buy the next one first?” And in our current market around Snohomish and North King County, that’s […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: July 27th through August 2nd This Week’s Stats New Listings: 193 ↓ (245 last week)Pending Sales: 195 ↑ (194 last week)Sold Homes: 159 ↑ (131 last week)Price Reductions: 206 ↓ (218 last week) Weekly Trend Overview This week brought a pretty noticeable slowdown in new inventory, with just 193 new listings, down from 245 last week. At the same time, […]
Community Community Spotlight: Medina Years ago, when I worked in commercial pest control, I remember driving my work truck through Medina and getting some interesting looks from the locals. I joked that driving a pest control truck through Medina apparently attracts about as much attention as driving a McLaren through Downtown Everett. That should give you some idea of […]
Buyers Why Are Some Great Homes Sitting on the Market? Over the past few weeks, I’ve found myself asking a question I honestly didn’t expect to be asking this summer. Why are some really good homes just… sitting? Not overpriced homes. Not homes with terrible photos. Not homes in undesirable neighborhoods. I’m talking about homes that are thoughtfully prepared, professionally marketed, priced where multiple experienced […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: July 20th through July 26th This Week’s Stats 🏡 New Listings: 245 ⬆️ (228 last week | +17) 🤝 Pending Sales: 194 ⬆️ (189 last week | +5) 🔑 Sold Homes: 131 ⬇️ (142 last week | -11) 💲 Price Reductions: 218 ⬇️ (245 last week | -27) Weekly Trend Overview Inventory continued to build this week as new listings […]
Community Community Spotlight: Maple Valley, Washington Discover Maple Valley: Small Town Feel, Big Outdoor Lifestyle If you’re looking for a community that blends natural beauty with modern conveniences, Maple Valley deserves a closer look. Located about 30 miles southeast of Seattle, Maple Valley has become one of the fastest growing communities in King County while still holding onto its small town […]
Buyers The Summer Market Has Changed. Buyers Finally Have Room to Think. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” time to buy a home, you’re probably realizing there never really is one. Interest rates change. Prices move. Inventory rises and falls. The market is always evolving. But something has shifted over the past several weeks that buyers haven’t enjoyed in quite some time. They finally have room […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: July 13th through July 19th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 228 ⬇️ (272 last week)Pending Sales: 189 ⬇️ (202 last week)Sold Homes: 142 ⬆️ (137 last week)Price Reductions: 245 ⬇️ (272 last week) Weekly Trend Overview After last week’s surge in new listings following the Fourth of July holiday, the market settled back into a more typical mid summer pattern. […]
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Community Community Spotlight: Maltby, WA Small Town Living with Room to Breathe Just a few minutes from Bothell, Monroe, and Woodinville, Maltby offers something that’s becoming increasingly difficult to find in the Seattle area: space. Known for its country roads, larger properties, and slower pace of life, this small Snohomish County community has long attracted those looking to enjoy a […]
Buyers and Sellers The Market Has Changed. Here’s Why That’s Actually Good News. If you’ve been following the real estate market over the past few years, you’ve probably heard stories of buyers making offers within hours, waiving inspections, and offering well over asking price just to have a chance at winning the home. While that still happens occasionally, especially with exceptional listings, it is no longer the norm. […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: July 6th through July 12th This Week’s Stats 🏡 New Listings: ⬆️ 272 (127 last week)⏳ Pending: ⬆️ 202 (185 last week)🔑 Sold: ⬇️ 137 (192 last week)💲 Price Reductions: ⬆️ 272 (130 last week) Weekly Trend Overview The post holiday rebound arrived right on schedule. After the Fourth of July slowdown, new listings more than doubled as many sellers […]
Community Community Spotlight: Magnolia, WA There are few Seattle neighborhoods that blend natural beauty, historic charm, and city convenience quite like Magnolia. Perched above Puget Sound, this sought after community offers sweeping water and mountain views, miles of parks and trails, quiet residential streets, and a welcoming neighborhood feel, all while sitting just minutes from downtown Seattle. Whether you’re looking […]
Buyers and Sellers Is the Housing Market Slowing Down? Here’s What I’m Actually Seeing Just a few weeks ago, it felt like every well priced home had buyers lined up at the door. Showings were busy, multiple offers were common, and good listings seemed to disappear almost overnight. Fast forward to today, and things feel…different. Not bad. Just different. If you’re wondering whether the housing market is slowing down, […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: June 29th through July 5th This Week’s Numbers 📈 New Listings: 127 ⬇️ (254 last week) 📈 Pending Sales: 185 ⬇️ (231 last week) 🏡 Homes Sold: 192 ⬆️ (152 last week) 💲 Price Reductions: 130 ⬇️ (203 last week) Weekly Trend Overview As expected, the holiday weekend put the brakes on new activity across South Snohomish and North King […]
Community Community Spotlight: Normandy Park, Washington Tucked along the shores of Puget Sound between Seattle and Des Moines, Normandy Park feels like a hidden gem. While many people drive through the area on their way to somewhere else, those who live here know it’s one of the South Sound’s most desirable communities. Large lots, mature trees, quiet streets, and stunning waterfront […]
Community The Best Fourth of July Celebrations Around Seattle in 2026 Confession time… The last few Fourth of July weekends, my wife and I have headed north to Canada. Not because we aren’t patriotic, but because we’ve discovered it’s a fantastic time to enjoy Whistler while everyone else is sitting in traffic trying to find a parking spot before the fireworks. That said, we’ve lived here […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: June 22nd through June 28th This Week’s Numbers New Listings: 252 ↑ (227 last week, +25)Pending Sales: 187 ↑ (181 last week, +6)Sold Homes: 141 ↓ (145 last week, -4)Price Reductions: 216 ↑ (212 last week, +4) Weekly Trend Overview Inventory continues to build across South Snohomish and North King Counties, with new listings climbing back above 250 after last […]
Buyers The Listing Everyone Else Ignored Might Be Your Best Opportunity This Summer For years, buyers in our local market were trained to move fast. If a new listing hit the market on Thursday, showings were booked by Friday, offers were due by Monday, and buyers often found themselves competing against multiple offers just to have a chance. That market conditioned people to believe that if a home […]
Uncategorized Weekly Market Update: June 15th through June 21st This Week’s Numbers New Listings: 227 (down from 254 last week) Pending Sales: 181 (down from 231 last week) Sold Homes: 145 (down from 152 last week) Price Reductions: 212 (up from 203 last week) Weekly Trend Overview After a surprisingly active stretch to kick off June, this week showed signs of the market taking […]
Community Community Spotlight: Green Lake Tucked just north of downtown Seattle, Green Lake is one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Known for its beautiful lake, active lifestyle, and charming residential streets, it offers a unique combination of natural beauty and urban convenience. From historic homes to modern townhomes, Green Lake attracts residents who want to enjoy a true neighborhood […]