Video Blogs Weekly Update – August 27th
Market Advice August 2026 Eastside Market Update Four months of inventory. Let that sink in. We are teetering on the edge of a buyers’ market — territory the Eastside hasn’t seen since around 2012. This is uncharted water. But uncharted doesn’t mean dangerous. It means you need a good navigator. Let’s start with what the data is actually telling us. The median […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – August 21st
Economy Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – August 13, 2026
Economy Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First. Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it’s a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around the corner. But, based on today’s forecasts, that may not […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – August 6, 2026
Economy Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking? There’s no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your local market, and your timeline. And a trusted agent can help […]
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Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 30th
Uncategorized 14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years. It’s real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren’t just saying homeownership is a smart move, they’re feeling better about it […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 23, 2026
Video Blogs July 2026 Eastside Market Update July 2026 Eastside Market Update Let’s talk inventory, because it’s the defining story this month. At 3.3 months of supply, we’ve blown past anything we’ve seen in over a decade. This eclipses the rough patch of 2018 — which I remember clearly — and appears to reach back to around 2014, which honestly feels like […]
Economy More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 17th, 2026
Economy Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold. Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately. And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your plans to buy a home, here’s the thing you […]
Uncategorized Weekly Update – July 9th, 2026
Economy That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated the seller usually gets. Where […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 2nd, 2026
Economy The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 25th, 2026