Advice & Market Insights
Local strategy for Seattle, Bellevue, and the Eastside.
Buyer guidance, seller strategy, market reports, and neighborhood deep dives for people making real decisions in the Pacific Northwest.
Market Insight
What the rate hike did to a Seattle mortgage payment (as told on Fox 13)
Freddie Mac printed the 30-year at 7.03% at 9:00 AM on September 24. Twenty minutes later I was on Good Day Seattle explaining what that did to the payment on a typical Seattle house. Here is the math, the sources, and what a frozen market means if you own or want to buy.
September 25, 2026 · 5 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
Strategic Advice
Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection in Seattle (2026 Guide)
Negotiating repairs after a home inspection in Seattle is where deals either get stronger or fall apart. Here's exactly how to approach the inspection report so you protect your position without losing the deal.
September 24, 2026 · 3 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
New Advice
Buying a Home in Bellevue This Winter: What Changes and How to Use It
Buying a home in Bellevue this winter shifts the rules in your favor — if you know which ones change. Fewer competing buyers, motivated sellers, and negotiable terms make this a legitimate window for prepared buyers.
September 24, 2026 · 4 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
Market Insight
Seattle Townhome Prices 2026: What Sellers Are Actually Netting
Seattle townhome sellers in 2026 are navigating a market that rewards preparation and punishes guessing. Prices have held firmer than many predicted, but what you net after costs is a different number than your sale price — and the gap surprises most sellers.
September 24, 2026 · 4 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist