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What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they’ll cut the Federal Funds […]
Economy, Market Advice, Real Estate Forecast

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see online is designed […]
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Weekly Update – September 4th 2025

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Economy What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they’ll cut the Federal Funds […]

Economy What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see online is designed […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – September 4th 2025

Economy History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – August 28th

Uncategorized From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped in and bought it […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – August 21st

Uncategorized Eastside August Stats Prices softened month-over-month across King County. Year-over-year, Seattle — which continues to outpace the rest of the county — is up 4%, while the Eastside is down 2% and King County overall is holding flat. We haven’t seen Seattle outpace the Eastside since the pandemic, and honestly, we’re now looking at inventory and sales numbers […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – August 14th

Uncategorized Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market […]

Uncategorized The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 31st

Market Advice Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. What’s a Buyer’s Market vs. a […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 24th

Uncategorized July 2025 Eastside Market Update Thankfully, the number of new listings dipped in June, following the typical seasonal trend where inventory peaks in May. That’s a welcome development, especially after a seemingly relentless upward climb in inventory with no clear end in sight. While overall inventory still rose 5% month over month, that’s a notable slowdown from May’s […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 17th

Economy The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some local markets, prices are […]

Uncategorized Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell The right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises. With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll feel confident filling out complex legal documents and at the negotiation table. And that’s priceless. Let’s […]

Market Advice What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the […]