Market·June 30, 2026
Summer update: where Snohomish and King County prices stand now
As summer arrives, here is a plain read on where prices and inventory sit across Snohomish and King County, and what it means for your move.
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Guides and market notes for first time buyers and investors, no hype, just what's useful.
Buy·June 24, 2026
Five things I tell every first time buyer in Snohomish and King County
After years of helping first time buyers across the region, these are the five things I say to almost everyone before we start.
Read moreBuy·June 18, 2026
The Fed took rate cuts off the table for 2026. How buyers should reset.
At its June meeting the Fed signaled that 2026 rate cuts were unlikely. If you were waiting for cheaper money, here is how to adjust.
Read moreInvest·June 10, 2026
Rents, rules, and returns: underwriting a Snohomish rental in 2026
Buying a rental in 2026 means underwriting with the new rent cap and today's rates in mind. Here is how I run the numbers before I commit.
Read moreInvest·May 28, 2026
Builders hit the brakes. Why slower construction matters for Snohomish buyers.
New construction slowed sharply this spring. Less building today can mean tighter supply tomorrow, which matters in fast growing Snohomish County.
Read moreMarket·May 25, 2026
National home sales perked up in spring. Did the Seattle area follow?
National existing home sales rose in late spring as affordability improved slightly. Here is how the Puget Sound compared to the country.
Read moreNeighborhoods·May 20, 2026
Everett is quietly one of the best values in the region
Everett offers waterfront, jobs, and a changing downtown at prices well below the Eastside. For value focused buyers, it deserves a real look.
Read moreBuy·May 14, 2026
How much house can you buy in Snohomish County right now?
Purchase power is about income, debts, down payment, and rate, not just price. Here is how to figure out your real number in today's market.
Read moreMarket·May 8, 2026
King County is barely still a seller market. Snohomish is not.
May reports showed King County holding onto a thin seller advantage while Snohomish tilted toward buyers. Here is what that means for your offer.
Read moreBuy·April 22, 2026
First time buyers are back to a third of the market. Here is why now is different.
National data showed first time buyers reaching their highest share in years. Rising inventory and fewer waived inspections are tipping the scales.
Read moreMarket·April 15, 2026
A tale of two counties: King County cools while Snohomish opens up
Spring reports showed King County single family prices easing while Snohomish inventory surged. The regional average hides two very different stories.
Read moreBuy·April 12, 2026
Inflation ticked up this spring. How rising prices reach your mortgage rate.
Inflation readings climbed through the spring, driven largely by energy. Here is the plain English link between prices at the pump and your rate.
Read moreInvest·April 5, 2026
Washington passed new housing supply laws. What they mean for investors.
A 2026 housing package opens more land to homes and middle housing. Here is the investor read on what changed and why it matters.
Read moreNeighborhoods·March 30, 2026
Light rail keeps reshaping where buyers look. A south Snohomish guide.
Since light rail reached Lynnwood, buyer demand has been reshaping south Snohomish. Here is how transit is changing the map for commuters.
Read moreMarket·March 24, 2026
Washington banned pocket listings. Good news if you are buying.
A new Washington law requires homes to be marketed publicly instead of shopped quietly to a select few. That is a win for everyday buyers.
Read moreInvest·March 20, 2026
Washington set the 2026 rent cap at 9.68 percent. What it means if you own a rental.
Washington capped most 2026 rent increases at 9.683 percent. If you own or plan to buy a rental here, this changes how you underwrite.
Read moreBuy·March 19, 2026
The Fed held rates steady in March. Your mortgage quote went up anyway.
The Federal Reserve left its rate unchanged in March, yet mortgage quotes climbed. Here is why the two do not always move together.
Read moreMarket·March 9, 2026
Why local home listings jumped almost 30 percent this winter
Active listings across the Puget Sound climbed close to 30 percent year over year. For buyers who felt boxed out, that is a real shift.
Read moreMarket·February 27, 2026
Mortgage rates dipped below 6 percent. What that really meant for local buyers.
For a brief moment this February, the 30 year rate slipped under 6 percent. Here is what that window taught Puget Sound buyers about timing.
Read moreBuy·February 18, 2026
Renting versus buying in the Seattle area: the honest math for 2026
The rent versus buy question does not have one answer. Here is the real math for Snohomish and King County right now, without the sales pitch.
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This blog is for general information only and is not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice, or a guarantee of results. Market figures are approximate, sourced where noted, and change over time, so please verify before relying on them. Mina Mina, Managing Broker, Real Broker, LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity.