Market Insights
Chad Dierickx
What happened to the 2026 comeback?

The year started with promise, then rates climbed back to about 7.5%. September left Seattle and the Eastside with the most homes for sale since 2011, sales near 20-year lows, and prices that have eased but not broken. Here’s the data, plus what it means for buyers and sellers.

What happened to the 2026 comeback?
Listings
Chad Dierickx
Mercer Island Condo with 84 Walk Score

Turnkey living at the Carlton: fresh interiors, mountain views, and an 84 Walk Score in the heart of Mercer Island.

Mercer Island Condo with 84 Walk Score
Market Insights
Chad Dierickx
A struggling housing market + rates over 7%

King County sales fell 14% in August. Mortgage rates are back above 7%. What it all means.

A struggling housing market + rates over 7%
Listings
Chad Dierickx
Classic Craftsman in Tangletown

Classic 1906 Craftsman in Tangletown with original details, three bedrooms upstairs, central A/C, a sweet backyard, and Green Lake just blocks away.

Classic Craftsman in Tangletown
Listings
Chad Dierickx
Buchan-Built Issaquah Highlands Home

Light, bright, and move-in ready in Issaquah Highlands, with three bedrooms up, a private fenced yard, major system updates, and exceptional neighborhood walkability.

Buchan-Built Issaquah Highlands Home

Home Buying

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Trading up

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Trading up

Americans have more equity in their homes than ever. But using that equity toward a down payment on your next home isn’t as simple as you would hope, and can involve significant risk. My aim in this post is to help you learn how to protect yourself by using a home sale contingency (aka “contingent offer”) to buy your next home, or to consider other options that might make sense for you if you’re looking to move.

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Good bones: the inspector's perspective

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Good bones: the inspector's perspective

As a home inspector, I get asked almost daily if a house I am inspecting has good bones. The question is fundamental to the scope and purpose of a home inspection, but over the years I learned that the bones of a house are more complex than simply the foundation and frame.

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What NOT to Do When Buying a Home

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What NOT to Do When Buying a Home

Buying a house is like planning a wedding; most of us don’t do it often, so most people aren’t very good at it. Here are a few pointers based on common mistakes I see people make:

1. Don’t shop for homes on Zillow.

2. Don’t go to the bank to get pre-approved.

3. Don’t call the listing agent