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🏠 Is it September already?! (+ Fall Market Preview)
Can you believe it’s September already? I’m definitely in denial. Summer is my favorite season. Sigh. Between the potential Seattle Public Schools strike, especially with school starting prior to Labor Day this year (!?), and high mortgage rates, there is plenty to complain about this week. But instead of complaining, here’s what’s happening with Seattle area real […]
Matt Goyer
September 2, 2026
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🏠 $10M penthouse goes pending
Is anyone still in Seattle this week, or is everyone squeezing in one last summer vacation? (Unless you have kids in Mercer Island elementary schools, who started today! And here I thought it was criminal that Seattle Public Schools is starting before Labor Day, assuming teachers don’t strike 😂). We haven’t had much of a […]
Matt Goyer
August 26, 2026
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🏠 Rumor has it: $25M off-market deals & high-rise drama
We’re in the middle of the mid-summer slowdown, or are we? The Rumor Mill Market Movers Team Updates 🏠 Homes We’re Selling Wonder what your home is worth? Just hit reply. 🍿 Our Latest YouTube Video 🏠 Listings That Caught Our Eye Last Week 📰 Must-Read Real Estate News Sellers Still Surprisingly Active Seattle: 306 […]
Matt Goyer
August 19, 2026
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🏠 Seattle condo prices hit a 10-year low
Last week, we looked at the surprising resilience of Seattle’s single-family home prices in the face of increasing inventory. The Downtown Seattle condo market, however, tells a very different story. Check out the median price per square foot chart below; Downtown Seattle condos ($621/sq ft) have essentially reset to 2016 levels, erasing nearly a decade […]
Matt Goyer
August 13, 2026
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🏠15-year high inventory, but prices won’t budge!?
The “summer slowdown” is officially here, though many of our buyers are clearly not on vacation. It’s been a busy week: On a brighter note: We’re thrilled for our floating home on the 2031 dock in Eastlake, which just went pending with a fast close! It’s a good reminder: if you are paying cash and […]
Matt Goyer
August 5, 2026
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🏠The Summer Slowdown is a Buyer’s Best Friend
Happy Seafair! The summer slowdown has officially arrived, and we have about five weeks of it left. Here’s how to take advantage of it: Hello Penthouse 4202 at Bellevue Towers We just listed Penthouse 4202 at Bellevue Towers, and this one is truly special. Bellevue Towers remains the largest and most popular condo building in […]
Matt Goyer
July 29, 2026
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🏠 Hot weather, cool market
The market, however? Not so much. We’re starting to feel the typical summer slowdown; fewer new listings are popping up, and many sellers are asking, “Where are all the buyers?” Looking at the chart below, last week was the fifth slowest week of the year for Seattle buyers putting homes under contract. Plus we’re definitely […]
Matt Goyer
July 23, 2026
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🏠 The downtown condo market in one chart
Busy is an understatement. Normally, we see a mid-summer lull in July listings, but this year, at least for our team, is proving to be a massive exception to the rule. Here is a look at what we’ve been up to this week: I was planning to write a deep dive on the current condo […]
Matt Goyer
July 15, 2026
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🏠 Seattle inventory just hit a 14-year high
Did you have a great Fourth of July long weekend? We spent nearly the full day celebrating down on Lake Union, where we live on a floating home. If you haven’t experienced the fireworks from a boat or floating home, definitely add it to your bucket list; you get a front-row show! As expected for […]
Matt Goyer
July 8, 2026
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🏠 Why a $2M Mercer Island home got 6 offers
Once a day, someone asks: “How’s the market?” I usually respond with the question: “Are you a buyer or a seller?” But honestly, for either side right now, the market is just plain weird. Exhibit A: Phinney Ridge & Mercer Island Why did the Mercer Island home crush it? It’s the ultimate example of the […]
Matt Goyer
July 2, 2026
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🏠 44 stories in Denny Triangle? 32% over asking on Phinney Ridge!?
The Mid-June Market Rush (And What’s Next) This week marks the final rush of new listings before the Seattle real estate market slows to a crawl for the Fourth of July. Next week, everyone’s focus will shift to fireworks and long weekends, so if you’ve been waiting for fresh inventory, this is your window. Keep […]
Matt Goyer
June 24, 2026
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🏠 Timing the summer market: What buyers & sellers need to know
The Pre-4th of July Scramble is On! With just two weeks to go before the 4th of July long weekend, historically the slowest mid-year stretch for real estate, sellers (really their agents!) are scrambling to get their homes on the market right now. If you’re a buyer, this week and next are your prime windows […]
Matt Goyer
June 18, 2026
