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Matt Goyer

November 4, 2026

Happy Election Day Night! And that’s a wrap! Seattle’s fall real estate season officially wrapped up on Halloween (and what a great Halloween! On a Saturday and dry. So rare). Now, the “Big Dark” officially settles in; for the next 3 to 4 months, the market slips into hibernation as attention shifts to the holidays. […]

Matt Goyer

October 28, 2026

Set in the sought-after South Lake Union community, this residence pairs rare 10-foot soaring ceilings with a two-way gas fireplace that warms both the living room and primary suite. Beautifully maintained, hardwood floors run throughout, and a spacious entryway welcomes guests. The kitchen features slab concrete counters and custom cabinetry with built-in wine storage, while […]

Matt Goyer

October 28, 2026

Buyer demand, as measured by the number of homes going under contract, nosedived last week; pending home sales were on par with the slowest weeks of the summer (think the lull before July 4th or Labor Day weekend). Compared to this time last year, demand is down 27%. Keep in mind: that data is from […]

Matt Goyer

October 21, 2026

A home bordering the Arboretum just sold for 29% over asking after receiving 8 offers, 4 of which were above $2M! So just how common are bidding wars in Seattle this fall? I dug into nearly 400 closed sales of single-family homes (and townhomes) across Seattle that went pending since the beginning of September. The […]

Matt Goyer

October 14, 2026

Real estate agents are on an emotional roller coaster right now. One minute we’re consoling a seller and game-planning the next price reduction; the next, we’re celebrating a massive win for a buyer. Our recent activity illustrates just how much the market has turned: I also had an example of a condo selling for the […]

Matt Goyer

October 7, 2026

Halfway through the fall season (with just four weeks to go, including this one), September’s pricing data is officially in, and it’s a bit baffling. The median price in both Seattle and on the Eastside went up from August, even as the total number of homes for sale hit a 15-year high. When you put […]

Matt Goyer

October 1, 2026

“We’re so f———.” That was the email I got from another agent after last week’s newsletter. At the time, mortgage rates were at 7.17%. Today, they’re at 7.6%. You’d expect buyers to hit the brakes. But did they? Last week, buyers across Seattle and the Eastside put 314 homes under contract. Compare that to 351 […]

Matt Goyer

September 23, 2026

After a massive wave of new listings over the past two weeks, how many more will we see? Are any buyers out there? Early signals for the fall season: sellers far outnumber buyers (see the graphs below), and prices will likely be coming down once we have data for September and October. Here’s what we’re […]

Matt Goyer

September 16, 2026

Mortgage rates are at their highest point since January 2025, and we just logged the busiest week for new listings in the eight years we’ve been tracking this data—the only week on record to cross the 500 mark. Supply is surging while demand remains soft, putting immediate pressure on sellers. With the fall market wrapping […]

Matt Goyer

September 10, 2026

Welcome to the fall real estate market! For buyers, the next 5 to 7 weeks should bring a steady stream of new listings. For sellers, your runway to get pending before the “big dark” sets in is… exactly 5 to 7 weeks. And both sides can agree on one thing: mortgage rates flirting with 7% […]

Matt Goyer

September 9, 2026

Light-filled and beautifully updated, this classic Washington Park Craftsman offers sophisticated living on a picturesque, tree-lined street. The main level features a seamless circular floor plan with new hardwood floors, elegant formal living and dining rooms, and an extensively renovated kitchen built for entertaining. Anchored by quartz countertops, high-end custom cabinetry, Viking gas cooking, a […]

Matt Goyer

September 3, 2026

End-of-dock with uninterrupted views straight down the Montlake Cut, this rare front-row floating home offers the quintessential Seattle “houseboat” lifestyle. You own the moorage as a member of theco-op dock, complete with your own private boat slip, low-bank bulkhead waterfront, and two expansive decks designed for effortless outdoor entertaining, swimming, and launching your paddleboard. Inside, […]