Eastside Living in Montreux Issaquah ← Back to the Issaquah Living Guide Living in Montreux, Issaquah: What You Need to Know in 2026 Montreux is the gated luxury community perched on the northern slopes of Cougar Mountain, with views toward Lake Sammamish and quick access to I-90. In 2026, with buyers in the upper price brackets looking for privacy, custom […]
King County Market Update King County Real Estate Market Update May 2026 King County Real Estate Market Update May 2026: Why South King County Is the Story Nobody’s Telling The countywide numbers look alarming. But this week’s King County real estate market update reveals a much more interesting story happening right in your backyard. As of May 18, 2026 King County has roughly 88% more active listings […]
Buyer Resources First-Time Home Buyer in Kent WA: Buy Now or Wait? First-Time Home Buyer in Kent WA: Buy Now or Wait? This is the conversation I’m having with nearly every first-time home buyer in Kent, WA right now. The mortgage rate is 6.38 percent as of late March 2026, which is high enough to sting but not high enough to stop you from buying. Should you […]
Uncategorized Should I Downsize My Sammamish Home? A Local Agent’s Guide   Should I Downsize My Sammamish Home? A Local Agent’s Guide One question I hear constantly from Sammamish homeowners: “Greg, I have a 3% mortgage rate. Am I crazy to sell?” The way the question gets asked tells me everything. There’s guilt in it. Like they’re about to throw money away. Here’s what I know […]
55+ Neighborhood Living in Providence Point Issaquah ← Back to the Issaquah Living Guide Living in Providence Point, Issaquah: What You Need to Know in 2026 Providence Point is the calm active adult community on the north end of Squak Mountain, restricted to residents 55 and older under federal HOPA rules. In 2026, with more buyers approaching retirement and looking for low-maintenance […]
King County Cities Living in Kent, WA | 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide Living in Kent, WA: Your 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide Live Kent Home Search Browse Kent Homes Right Now See every active listing and recently sold home across all Kent neighborhoods — updated daily. Browse Homes for Sale → See What Has Sold → Live Market Snapshot — May 2026 King County has roughly […]
King County Cities Living in Federal Way, WA | 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide Living in Federal Way, WA: Your 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide Live Market Snapshot — May 2026 King County has roughly 30% more active listings than last year. In Federal Way, buyers have real options and real negotiating room right now. Text me at 253-350-0045 for a real-time list of homes that just hit […]
Renton Living in Renton, WA – Your 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide Living in Renton, WA | 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide Living in Renton, WA: Your 2026 Guide to Real Estate, Neighborhoods & Life in the Boeing-Amazon Corridor As of May 2026 King County has roughly 30% more active listings than last year. In Renton, buyers have more choices right now than they have had […]
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Eastside Living in Bellevue, WA – Your 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide Living in Bellevue, WA: Your 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide As of May 2026 King County has roughly 30% more active listings than last year. In Bellevue, that means buyers have more negotiating room than they have seen in years — especially in the $1.5M to $2.5M range. Text me at 253-350-0045 for a […]
Seller Resources Selling a Home in Federal Way WA 2026: What Sellers Need to Know   Selling a Home in Federal Way WA 2026: What Sellers Need to Know Now Selling a home in Federal Way WA in 2026 requires understanding something that has nothing to do with Federal Way directly. In the last four weeks of March, mortgage rates jumped 40 basis points because of events in Iran and […]
Seller Resources Capital Gains on Home Sales in Washington State: What King County Sellers Need to Know   Capital Gains on Home Sales in Washington State: What King County Sellers Need to Know Most King County sellers I work with are sitting on a lot of equity. A home bought in Sammamish for $450,000 in 2015 might be worth $850,000 today. That’s $400,000 in gains. The first question I get when we […]
Buyer Resources Should I Wait to Buy a Home in Auburn WA? The Real Math.     Should I Wait to Buy a Home in Auburn WA? The Real Math If you’re asking whether you should wait to buy a home in Auburn, WA, you’re not alone. My inbox right now is full of some version of this question: “If rates drop six months from now, won’t I be better […]
Renton Best Time to Sell a House in Renton WA: Spring 2026 Best Time to Sell a House in Renton WA: Spring 2026 Data The best time to sell a house in Renton WA is right now. I want to walk you through exactly why, because the numbers back it up clearly. I’ve spent 13+ years evaluating property conditions and values across King County neighborhoods as a […]
South King County Living in Auburn, WA: 2026 Neighborhood & Real Estate Guide Living in Auburn, WA: 2026 Neighborhood & Real Estate Guide Live Market Snapshot — May 2026 King County has roughly 30% more active listings than last year. In Auburn, buyers have more choices right now than they have seen in years. Browse active Auburn listings or see what has recently sold — or text me […]
Eastside Living in Sammamish, WA | 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide Living in Sammamish, WA: Your 2026 Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide As of May 2026 King County has roughly 30% more active listings than last year. In Sammamish, buyers have more choices right now than they have seen in several years. Text me at 253-350-0045 for a real-time list of homes that just hit the […]
Eastside Living in Mirrormont Issaquah ← Back to the Issaquah Living Guide Living in Mirrormont, Issaquah: What You Need to Know in 2026 Mirrormont is the acreage neighborhood that sits in unincorporated King County south of Issaquah, tied to Issaquah identity for shopping, schools, and lifestyle. In 2026, with buyers looking for lot size, room for animals, and the kind […]
Buyer Resources King County Mortgage Rates 2026: What Buyers Are Actually Paying     King County Mortgage Rates 2026: What Buyers Are Actually Paying Now King County mortgage rates in 2026 have been anything but predictable. In just 11 days in late March, the 30-year fixed rate jumped from 5.98% to 6.38%. That’s 40 basis points, and I got three calls from buyers who thought I’d made […]
Buyer Resources What Is a Mortgage Rate Buydown? A Plain-English Guide for King County Buyers     What Is a Mortgage Rate Buydown? A King County Buyer’s Guide You’ve probably seen it in listings: “Seller offering 2-1 rate buydown.” Most buyers scroll past it without fully understanding what it means. That’s a mistake, especially in a King County market where 6.38% is the going rate and every monthly dollar matters. […]
Eastside Living in Squak Mountain Issaquah ← Back to the Issaquah Living Guide Living in Squak Mountain, Issaquah: What You Need to Know in 2026 Squak Mountain is the wooded sanctuary of Issaquah, the residential pockets that climb up the slopes of Squak Mountain itself between Cougar Mountain to the west and Tiger Mountain to the east. In 2026, with buyers […]
Eastside Living in Talus, Issaquah WA | 2026 Neighborhood Guide ← Back to the Issaquah Living Guide Living in Talus, Issaquah: What You Need to Know in 2026 Talus is the master-planned community tucked into the south side of I-90, built into the lower slopes of Cougar Mountain. In 2026, with buyers looking for newer construction, low-maintenance lifestyles, and direct trail access, Talus is a […]