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An Urban Living Listing: Hammer House
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An Urban Living Listing: Hammer House
Matt Goyer

July 9, 2026

An Olson Kundig masterpiece in Madrona, the “Hammer House” pairs no-expense-spared construction by Dowbuilt with iconic Pacific Northwest design. A commercial-grade steel moment frame eliminates the need for interior load-bearing walls, allowing for massive, uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in. True to Kundig’s signature aesthetic, the palette features weathered steel, exposed concrete slab […]

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An Urban Living Listing: 2235 Fairview Ave E, #6
Eastlake
An Urban Living Listing: 2235 Fairview Ave E, #6
Matt Goyer

July 9, 2026

Every day feels like a vacation in this cute floating home in the middle of Eastlake, now completely transformed by nearly $300K in updates. Spend your days kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming off your back deck. Spend your nights entertaining from your all-season second-floor deck or watch the sunset over the lake from your rooftop deck. […]

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An Urban Living Listing: 3410 37th Ave SW
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An Urban Living Listing: 3410 37th Ave SW
Matt Goyer

July 8, 2026

Looking for a project? Bring your vision to this prime, value-add West Seattle property. Whether you want to remodel and finish the basement, build a custom dream home from the ground up, or maximize development potential, this is the ultimate blank canvas. The 5,000 sq ft lot offers incredible versatility: construct a DADU for rental […]

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🏠 Seattle inventory just hit a 14-year high
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 Seattle inventory just hit a 14-year high
Matt Goyer

July 8, 2026

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 […]

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🏠 Why a $2M Mercer Island home got 6 offers
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 Why a $2M Mercer Island home got 6 offers
Matt Goyer

July 2, 2026

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 […]

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An Urban Living Listing: 3613 S Findlay
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An Urban Living Listing: 3613 S Findlay
Land Cook

June 25, 2026

Well-maintained 2021-built townhouse in Columbia City offering a great balance of layout flexibility and urban convenience. Boasting a successful track record as a long-term rental over the last few years, this move-in-ready home features 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, and a dedicated off-street parking space. The main level offers a space kitchen and living room and […]

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An Urban Living Listing: 12450 NE 141st St.
Houses
An Urban Living Listing: 12450 NE 141st St.
Land Cook

June 24, 2026

First time on the market in over 25 years! Tucked away on a quiet, peaceful cul-de-sac in Kirkland’s desirable Kingsgate neighborhood, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom tri-level home is a rare find. Step inside to find pristine, gleaming wood floors running throughout—truly the pride and joy of the owners. The kitchen features a unique heated […]

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🏠 44 stories in Denny Triangle? 32% over asking on Phinney Ridge!?
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 44 stories in Denny Triangle? 32% over asking on Phinney Ridge!?
Matt Goyer

June 24, 2026

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 […]

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🏠 Timing the summer market: What buyers & sellers need to know
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 Timing the summer market: What buyers & sellers need to know
Matt Goyer

June 18, 2026

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 […]

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An Urban Living Listing: 1822 31st Ave
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An Urban Living Listing: 1822 31st Ave
Matt Goyer

June 18, 2026

This brand-new construction in Madison Valley offers a thoughtful layout and modern design. Inside, the main floor features a welcoming mudroom at the front entrance and a versatile bedroom that doubles perfectly as a dedicated home office. The heart of the main floor is the modern kitchen, anchored by a premium 36″ gas range that […]

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An Urban Living Listing: 2031 Fairview Ave E, #I
Floating Homes
An Urban Living Listing: 2031 Fairview Ave E, #I
Maggie Bentley

June 18, 2026

Live your absolute best Lake Union life from this stunning Eastlake floating home! Perfectly positioned second from the end of a co-op dock, where you own your slip. You’ll love the huge, grandfathered-in 31′ x 8′ accessory float and dedicated moorage for your boat, giving you the ultimate setup for swimming, paddling, and entertaining. Inside, […]

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🏠 10 months of inventory?! (What’s actually happening with Seattle condos)
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 10 months of inventory?! (What’s actually happening with Seattle condos)
Matt Goyer

June 10, 2026

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 […]

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Urban Living is a boutique real estate brokerage helping clients in Seattle and on the Eastside buy and sell amazing homes. Urban Living started in 2006 as a blog about Seattle real estate with an emphasis on lofts, condos, new construction, and midcentury moderns. In 2018 we formed a brokerage so we could help readers buy and sell the amazing homes we featured. From Beacon Hill to Ballard (and beyond), from $200,000 to $5+ million, we'd love to help you.