Video Blogs Weekly Update – October 29th, 2026
Uncategorized October 2026 Eastside Market Update Embed Code: Prices are down 10% year over year. If you only read one number this month, make it that one. It tells the story. At 4.1 months of inventory, we’re officially in a buyers’ market. For months I’ve said we were teetering on the edge, and now we’ve crossed it. The Eastside hasn’t been […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – Oct 22nd
Economy Homes Are Still Selling – Even in a Slower Market If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: is this really a good time to sell? While the latest numbers show sales picked up slightly in September, they’re still down compared to last year. But here’s the perspective the headlines can miss. Homes are still selling every single day. […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – October 15th, 2026
Market Advice Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates? You’ve probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you. With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates. That’s actually a common myth. But the Fed’s decisions can still […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – October 8th, 2026
Economy The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get. You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that’s left you reluctant to buy a home, here’s what you need to remember… That’s not necessarily the number you’d get. It’s a common misconception that the rate you see in the headlines is the […]
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Economy There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In? Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy or sell. Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT agrees: “There is no longer a housing market . […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – September 24th
Market Advice September 2026 Eastside Market Update Before rates crept back up, we actually had a few bright spots: pending sales jumped 19% from the prior month, and inventory dipped 2% — the first drop we’ve seen all year. That’s worth noting. But zoom out, and inventory is still up 45% year-over-year. Months of supply sits at 3.5, up 30% from last […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – September 18th
Economy Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You? Data centers probably weren’t on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home. School districts? Sure. How close you are to family? Absolutely. A large building full of computer servers down the road? Probably not. But that may be changing. Data centers are popping up in more communities across the […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – September 10th
Economy Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First. Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability as tough as it is. Here’s what you need to remember. Pulling from your retirement […]
Video Blogs Weekly Update – September 4th, 2026
Economy Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At You’re scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here’s the thing. Nationally, there are more homes sitting on the market than there are people out […]
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