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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
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🏠 10 months of inventory?! (What’s actually happening with Seattle condos)
The Real Story Behind the Condo Numbers Last week, we talked single-family homes, but this week, condos are taking center stage. And honestly? Like Seattle’s single-family home market the data is telling one story, but the “vibe” on the street is telling another. 🏙️ Downtown Seattle Condos: A Bit of a Head-Scratcher The stats say […]
Matt Goyer
June 10, 2026
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🏠 The Seattle market is doing something very weird right now…
The Seattle Market Continues to Defy Gravity The May data is officially in, and we are currently staring at a city that is simultaneously nearing an all-time high for median single-family (and townhome) prices while also carrying the highest amount of inventory we’ve seen in a month of May since 2012. Usually, when supply (and […]
Matt Goyer
June 4, 2026
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🏠 A Nobu re-brand hits Bellevue + the calm before the listing storm
Late-breaking news just as I was about to hit send! Avenue Bellevue, the $1B two-tower condo development with 365 units, is officially rebranding as Nobu Residences (per the PSBJ). On top of the rebranding, they’ve officially landed Nobu as their anchor 10,000-square-foot restaurant, which is slated to open next year. To say this project has […]
Matt Goyer
May 28, 2026
