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The Bellevue Journal
One email a month: what sold, what is listed, what it means for Bellevue owners and buyers. Written by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker.
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Kirkland Townhomes 2026: Totem Lake, Rose Hill and the Price Per Door
Kirkland's September 2026 closed median was $1,900,000. Townhomes in Totem Lake and Rose Hill are the way in under that line, and together these two neighborhoods hold most of the city's townhome inventory.
November 9, 2026 · 6 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
Market Insight
Seattle Condo Sellers: The Median Just Fell 15.5% to $465K
The King County condo median fell 15.5% in October to $465,000. If you own a Seattle condo, here is what I would do before Thanksgiving.
November 8, 2026 · 7 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
Neighborhood
Buying New Construction in Redmond, 2026: What Builders Negotiate
Redmond resales closed at a $1,184,000 median in 42 days this September, and new townhomes along the 2 Line list higher, with builders unwilling to cut the base price. Here is what they will negotiate instead.
November 5, 2026 · 7 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
Strategic Advice
What to Ask a Bellevue Listing Agent Before You Sign in 2026
Most Bellevue sellers hire the first agent who quotes the highest price. Ask these seven questions and the ranking changes.
November 2, 2026 · 7 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist