🏠 20 offers in Fremont vs. 1 in Magnolia. (The market is weird.)

Seahawks! It’s safe to say no one will be touring condos downtown tomorrow, we’ll all be at the parade! 😂 Last week was a wild one in the market. We saw two completely different worlds: Want to be a Billionaire’s Neighbor? In other news, if you have a spare $5M (well, $4.8M to be exact), […]

An Urban Living Listing: 3641 Dayton Ave N

Situated in the heart of Fremont, this end-unit townhome captures exceptional natural light and enhanced privacy. Recently added split AC units in all three bedrooms and living room ensure year-round comfort, while updated flooring on the second and third floors adds fresh appeal throughout. Ascend to your private rooftop deck where panoramic views unfold: the […]

🏠 21 Offers?! The market is heating up

If you’re hunting for a single-family home under ~$2M right now, buckle up. We have three clients submitting offers this week, and all three will be competitive even though the news is filled with layoff headlines. To give you an idea of what we’re seeing on the ground: How to Win: We’re advising our clients […]

🏠 Things are warming up + we went viral?

The Buyers are Back. The “January thaw” has hit the market. We’re seeing a surge of activity as buyers from last year restart their searches, joined by a fresh wave of faces at our weekend open houses. Interestingly, the data shows buyer activity is nearly identical to this time last year, even with mortgage rates […]

An Urban Living Listing: 655 Crockett #A305

🏠 16 offers on Brooklyn Ave… and a jump in rates.

The big news this week? President Trump’s aspirations for Greenland sent shockwaves through the bond market. We saw mortgage rates jump from 6.04% on Friday to 6.21% today 🤦‍♂️. What we were seeing on the ground before this rate jump Buyers (especially for single-family homes) are back in force. We heard that this home, a […]

🏠 15% of new listings are already gone

We’re starting to see the first real data points for the 2026 market. Two weeks in, the “lock-in effect” may be thawing. We’re seeing a noticeable bump in new listings compared to this time last year (see charts below). Interestingly, while inventory is up, buyer demand is holding steady, even with rates hovering just over […]

🏠 6.2% vs. 7%: Will it move the needle?

Happy New Year! 2026 is off to a roaring start with the kids finally back in school and many of us back in the office. What We’re Seeing on the Ground The “holiday hangover” is officially over. This week alone: Market Pulse: What’s Different This January Looking back at the start of 2025, mortgage rates […]

🏠 So long 2025!

We went into 2025 with high hopes for the Seattle real estate market! The general expectation was that mortgage rates would drop into the 5s, unlocking healthy buyer demand. Instead, the surprise introduction of tariffs in April put the brakes on the market—and it never fully recovered. Here’s hoping 2026 finally brings a return to […]

🏠 Happy holidays!

Where did the year go? That can only mean one thing: it’s time for our end-of-year fundraiser. Our weekly real estate updates are truly a labor of love, and if you’re reading this, we’re guessing you enjoy them. Since the newsletter is free, this is our way of turning it into something that gives back. […]

🏠 8 offers in Ballard, 30% over in Seward Park!?

The losses from these floods, especially so close to the holidays, are truly heartbreaking. If you’re considering donating to relief efforts, feel free to forward your receipt, and we’ll make a matching donation. Our own home flooded during the 1997 Red River Flood, so I know firsthand that those affected are facing a long and […]

It isn’t too late to get a deal this year!

The November numbers are in, and no surprise, prices dipped across the board. This is a seasonal pattern we see every year as activity slows heading into winter. We’ll likely see a couple more months of price declines before they start moving up in 2026. This creates a great opportunity for savvy buyers… if you […]