Seattle Home Buyers: Mortgage Rates Are Back Above 7% – What to Do Now
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 7.40% as of early October 2026. Here is what Seattle buyers need to know about rates, monthly payments, and whether to wait or buy now.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home in Lake Forest Park
Buying a home in Lake Forest Park, WA? These 5 costly mistakes trip up even prepared buyers. From specialized inspections to commute realities, get the local insight before you make an offer.
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Mortgage Rates Just Hit 7.44%: What Seattle Buyers Need to Do Right Now
The 30-year fixed hit 7.44% in early October, the biggest weekly jump since 2022. Here’s what Greater Seattle buyers need to know — and the move prepared buyers are making right now.
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Seattle’s Best Week to Buy a Home: What the Data Actually Shows
One week each fall, Seattle’s housing market quietly shifts in buyers’ favor: 52.4% less competition, prices 7.5% below peak, and 31.9% more listings. Here’s what the data shows and how to use it.
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Is Fall a Good Time to Buy a Home in Seattle? What Three Years of Data Show
Is fall a good time to buy a home in Seattle? Three years of NWMLS data show how inventory, days on market and price change from September to December.
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What Tariffs Are Adding to the Cost of a New Home in Greater Seattle
Import tariffs have added an estimated $10,900 to the average cost of building a new home, according to NAHB. Here is what that means for Seattle buyers choosing between new construction and resale homes.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home in Shoreline, WA
Before you buy a home in Shoreline, WA, avoid these mistakes: light rail upzoning effects, mid-century home inspections, commute math, and full costs.
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Buying a Home in Shoreline, WA: What You Need to Know in 2026
Shoreline offers light rail access to Seattle, a resetting market, and entry prices below city levels. Here’s what buyers need to know before making a move in 2026.
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Washington State First-Time Home Buyer Programs: How to Get Down Payment Help in 2026
Washington State offers some of the most generous first-time home buyer programs in the country — including down payment assistance of up to 5% of your loan at 0% interest. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of how they work and whether you might qualify.
