Market Trends

More Inventory Is Changing the Conversation for Buyers There’s no way around it: interest rates are higher than any buyer would like them to be. But focusing only on the rate misses an important part of what’s happening in the Seattle-area market right now. Buyers have more choices, and in many cases, more negotiating power. […]

Why Washington State’s Economic Future Looks Bright for Homebuyers and Homeowners Is Washington State still a good place to live, work, buy a home and build a future? There are plenty of reasons to believe the answer is yes. Washington already has one of the largest and most innovative economies in the country, anchored by […]

Is Now a Good Time to Buy New Construction in Seattle? For years, buying a brand-new home usually meant paying a premium. You got the new finishes, modern floor plan, energy efficiency and builder warranty, but you generally expected to pay more than you would for a comparable resale home. Right now, that equation is […]

More inventory and fewer competing buyers are changing the Seattle and Eastside housing market. Here’s what buyers should know about negotiating price, seller credits and new construction in 2026. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the Seattle housing market to become a little more buyer-friendly, there’s something worth paying attention to right […]