Market Update
First-Time Homebuyer in Seattle? Here's What Nobody Tells You
Research WA programs, understand the $936K median, navigate 5% rates, and know why your agent actually matters more than you think.
February 26, 2026·7 min read
Real deals, financing strategy, and market breakdowns from the podcast. Written for operators, not observers.
Research WA programs, understand the $936K median, navigate 5% rates, and know why your agent actually matters more than you think.
Inventory up 36%, but still below balanced. The three mistakes that cost sellers real money, and how to actually get market value.
Inventory up 36%. Prices down 5–8% from peak. Rates in the mid-5s. Your timeline, affordability, and hold period matter more than the market does.
Median condo prices down 11% YoY while single-family is up 2.3%. Why, and what this means for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers.