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 […]
Buyers and Sellers The Spring Market Is Here. It Just Looks Different This Year. If you have been watching the housing market this spring, you may have heard two very different stories. Some homeowners are wondering why their neighbor’s home sold in a weekend while their own listing has been sitting for several weeks. Some buyers are noticing more homes available than they have seen in years and wondering […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: June 8th through June 14th This Week’s Numbers New Listings: 254 ↓ (from 265)Pending Sales: 231 ↑ (from 225)Sold Homes: 152 ↑ (from 132)Price Reductions: 203 ↓ (from 211) Weekly Trend Overview The market across South Snohomish and North King Counties remained active this week, with a slight dip in new inventory but stronger buyer activity. Pending sales increased for […]
Community Community Spotlight: Sultan This week we’re heading east to Sultan, a Skykomish Valley community that has been getting more attention lately, and for good reason. Lifestyle Sultan has that small-town foothills feel that is getting harder to find in Snohomish County. You have rivers, mountain views, local shops, parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation without being completely […]
Buyers Could Moving a Little Farther Out Be the Key to Affording Your Next Home? For many homebuyers in South Snohomish and North King Counties, the search for a home starts with a specific city in mind. Maybe it is Edmonds for the waterfront charm and walkable downtown. Perhaps it is Shoreline for the schools and easy Seattle access. Or maybe it is Bothell, Kirkland, or another community that has […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: June 1st through June 7th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 265 ↑ (262 last week)Pending Sales: 225 ↑ (200 last week)Sold Homes: 132 ↓ (178 last week)Price Reductions: 211 ↑ (186 last week) Weekly Trend Overview The market continued to see a healthy flow of new inventory, with new listings increasing slightly from the previous week. Buyer activity also remained […]
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Buyers and Sellers Pride of Home: Celebrating Pride Month and the Power of Belonging June is Pride Month, and while it is often celebrated with parades, festivals, and rainbow flags, I think it is also worth celebrating in a place that receives far less attention. Home. Because at its core, Pride is about being able to live authentically. It is about having the freedom to be yourself, to love […]
Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: May 25th through May 31st This Week’s Stats New Listings: 262 ⬆️ (197 last week) Pending Sales: 200 ⬇️ (218 last week) Sold Homes: 178 ⬆️ (166 last week) Price Reductions: 186 ⬆️ (169 last week) Weekly Trend Overview Inventory took a noticeable jump this week, with new listings climbing from 197 to 262. That’s a significant increase in fresh […]
Buyers and Sellers Community Spotlight: Fall City, WA Fall City is one of those places that still feels like a true small town, even though it sits within reach of Bellevue, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, and the greater Eastside. Tucked near the Snoqualmie and Raging Rivers, Fall City offers a quieter lifestyle with open space, wooded lots, river access, and a strong connection to the […]
Buyers What Many Veterans in Washington Don’t Realize About Their VA Home Loan Benefit For many Veterans across South Snohomish County and North King County, the idea of buying a home can feel overwhelming right now. Between rising home prices over the past several years and conversations about mortgage rates, some buyers assume homeownership is simply out of reach. What surprises many Veterans is that one of the strongest […]
Buyers and Sellers South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: May18th – May 24th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 197 ↓ (last week: 278) Pending Sales: 218 ↓ (last week: 222) Closed Sales: 166 ↑ (last week: 144) Price Reductions: 169 ↓ (last week: 185) Weekly Trend Overview The local real estate market experienced a classic pre holiday stabilization this past week as we headed into the Memorial Day […]
Community Community Spotlight: Duvall, WA Duvall has a rare mix of small town charm, scenic Snoqualmie Valley setting, and access to major Eastside job centers. Located in King County along the Snoqualmie River, it still feels distinct from the larger suburbs around it, with a walkable downtown, local restaurants, community events, and quick access to outdoor recreation. Lifestyle Duvall is […]
Buyers Vacation Home vs. Short Term Rental: Is Owning Really Worth It in the Pacific Northwest? For years, owning a vacation home sounded like the ultimate dream. A cozy cabin in the mountains, a waterfront getaway near the San Juan Islands, or a modern retreat along the Washington coast. Somewhere you could escape to on weekends while also building wealth through real estate appreciation. But in today’s market, many buyers are […]
Buyers and Sellers South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: May 11th through May 17th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 278 ↑ (last week: 255) Pending Sales: 222 ↓ (last week: 227) Closed Sales: 144 ↑ (last week: 112) Price Reductions: 185 ↑ (last week: 159) Weekly Trend Overview The local real estate market experienced a notable shift in dynamics this past week as inventory expanded significantly. New listings surged […]
Community Community Spotlight: Des Moines, WA Nestled along the Puget Sound waterfront between Seattle and Tacoma, Des Moines is one of those communities that quietly offers a little bit of everything. Waterfront parks, marina views, commuter convenience, and more attainable home prices compared to many nearby cities have made Des Moines increasingly appealing for buyers looking to balance lifestyle and value. […]
Buyers and Sellers Why Some Homes Sell in Days While Others Sit on the Market If you have been watching the real estate market around Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Shoreline, and the surrounding areas lately, you may have noticed something interesting: Some homes are selling almost immediately with strong activity and multiple offers… while others are sitting for weeks with price reductions and very little attention. So what is causing the […]
Buyers and Sellers South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: May 4th – May 10th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 255 ↑ (last week: 223) Pending Sales: 227 ↑ (last week: 224) Closed Sales: 112 ↓ (last week: 177) Price Reductions: 159 ↓ (last week: 180) Weekly Trend Overview The local market saw a significant injection of new inventory this week with 255 new listings hitting the market. This is […]
Buyers and Sellers Community Spotlight: Covington There was a time when Covington was considered a quiet pass through on the way to the mountains, but those days are long gone. It has officially come into its own as one of the most practical and family friendly hubs in South King County. People are flocking here because it offers that rare combination […]