Brodsky Team Real Estate

10/24/2026

There’s a little Halloween magic in a glowing front porch. 🎃

As the last weekend of October approaches across the Seattle metro, picture carved jack-o’-lanterns, strings of lights against the early dusk, cozy blankets waiting by the door, and warm c***r after a neighborhood stroll past glowing porches. Simple traditions make the sweetest memories.



What’s your favorite porch or trick-or-treat tradition nearby?

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

🎃 Looking for a little fall fun around the Seattle metropolitan area? Here are three family-friendly events for October 24–25:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
• Treat Street at Kirkland Urban | 5–8 PM | 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland. Free family trick-or-treating.
• BOO at the Barn | 2–8 PM | Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah. Family Halloween event.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25: FINAL DAY
• Oxtober Fall Festival | 10 AM–4 PM | Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center, 10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation. Hayrides, pumpkin shopping, and apple slingshots.

Event details can change; please verify with organizers before going. Which stop sounds most fun for your weekend? 🍂

10/22/2026

Nationally, average asking prices just did something they hadn't done since spring: dipped. Redfin reported the first weekly decline in asking prices since March, a sign that more sellers are recalibrating their expectations as fall continues.

Here's the local takeaway for the Eastside: an asking price is an opening position, not a verdict. In a market with more choices, some sellers are adjusting list prices to meet buyers where they are, while others hold firm and simply wait for the right match.

If you're buying, judge each home on its own merits: recent comparable sales, condition, location, and how long it's been listed. If you're selling, the right price today may look different than it did in spring, and that's worth a candid conversation, not a guess.

As always, every city and every property type across the Eastside moves a little differently, so local context matters more than any single headline.

This is general market commentary, not financial, appraisal, or investment advice.

What would make you adjust your expectations as a buyer or seller this season?

10/21/2026

Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth knowing how the water around it behaves.

A few flood-aware tips for Washington buyers:

• Check the FEMA flood map for any property you're serious about: zone designations can influence insurance requirements and lender expectations.
• Know that standard homeowners policies generally don't cover flood damage; flood insurance is typically a separate policy through the National Flood Insurance Program or private carriers.
• Ask about the home's elevation and drainage relative to nearby water, especially near creeks, lakes, and Puget Sound.
• If a property sits in or near a special flood hazard area, consider asking for an elevation certificate and gathering quotes from more than one insurer.

Flood zone details can change as maps are updated, so verify current designations rather than relying on older listings or word of mouth.

This is general information, not insurance, legal, or financial advice. Your insurance professional and lender can advise on your specific property.

Ever been surprised by what a flood map showed (or didn't)? Share your story below.

10/20/2026

A familiar downtown Bellevue block is entering a new chapter. Demolition is reported underway at 1051 108th Ave NE, clearing the way for Brizo: a planned eight-story apartment project with roughly 239 market-rate units, two levels of underground parking, and amenities that reportedly include a fitness center, rooftop decks, and dog and bike wash stations.

Designed by Runberg Architecture Group for developer SRM Development, the project is also reported to include a public through-block pedestrian connection. A small but meaningful addition to how the neighborhood moves. Local outlets have reported a $72.5 million construction loan backing the build.

Worth remembering: demolition and construction starts are milestones, not finish lines. Timelines, designs, and details can change before doors ever open.

Curious what new residential activity means for a neighborhood you're watching? We're happy to talk it through, no pressure, just perspective.

10/19/2026

Meet Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island's lakeside favorite. Set on a quiet stretch of Lake Washington, this 55-acre park pairs water views with an amphitheater, sport courts, playgrounds, trails, picnic spots, and an off-leash dog area. A full day wrapped into one shoreline address.

The site's story is part of its charm: the land once belonged to a boys' school, and a few of its 1929-era buildings still stand within the park today.

Even better, the City of Mercer Island has been planning waterfront improvements here: reported work on the north pier, North Beach, and an ADA-accessible kayak launch, with construction reported to begin as early as fall 2026. As always with public projects, timing and scope can shift, so it's worth confirming details with the City before you plan your visit.

Have a favorite Luther Burbank memory, or another Lake Washington shoreline spot you love? Tell us below: we're always collecting new places to explore.

10/18/2026

A little rain, a warm cup, and nowhere else you need to be. ☔️

Make a Seattle fall weekend of it: pause at a favorite coffee shop, linger over a bookstore or library visit, explore a museum or community center, then browse a covered market while the rain taps overhead. Afterward, there’s nothing quite like coming home to a warm, welcoming space.

Rainy days can reveal what sunny-day tours may not: how natural light moves through a home, whether the layout feels comfortable, and how it feels when everyone’s spending time indoors. It’s a lovely reminder to view a home in the season you’ll actually live in it.

Where’s your favorite nearby spot for a cozy rainy day?

10/17/2026

Autumn turns an ordinary walk into a little celebration. 🍂

Picture maples glowing crimson and orange, golden birch leaves catching the low light, and evergreens holding their deep green beside the water. After a misty morning, the scent of wet leaves and the crunch underfoot make a neighborhood park path or waterfront trail feel like the perfect weekend ritual.

Where have you spotted the best fall color nearby?