Rami Al-Kabra - Licensed Real Estate Broker

This one closed off market. No sign in the yard, no showings, no competing offers. The seller had already agreed to sell...
09/06/2026

This one closed off market. No sign in the yard, no showings, no competing offers. The seller had already agreed to sell to the buyers, and they came to me to turn that agreement into a real transaction.

That sounds. It was not. I wrote the purchase and sale agreement and every attachment and addendum that went with it. I represented the buyers, and with no agent on the other side. So I also worked with the seller to get each document signed and back in time.

Then the preliminary title report came in, and it showed claims against the property that would have stopped this sale cold at the closing table. I caught it in the first days instead of the last ones, which is the whole difference. It got cleared, and the deal never wobbled.

After that it was regular check-ins with my clients, the lender and escrow so nothing fell through the cracks. I also had a full set of comparable sales ready in case the appraisal came in short. It came in above the purchase price, so I never had to use it.

They got their keys on the day the contract said they would. In their words: “We had such a great experience working with our realtor Rami Al-Kabra! He made the entire home buying process feel easy and stress free, and he was always there to answer our questions and guide us through each step. We’re so happy we trusted him with such an important purchase and truly appreciate all of his help. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home!”

In the last 3 months alone, 231 homes sold that are $3Million+ in the Puget Sound region. Large concentration in the Eas...
08/30/2026

In the last 3 months alone, 231 homes sold that are $3Million+ in the Puget Sound region. Large concentration in the Eastside. That market segment is moving.

Let me start by saying: correlation ≠ causation People not buying homes ≠ no demand We do have a housing shortage and pe...
08/24/2026

Let me start by saying:
correlation ≠ causation

People not buying homes ≠ no demand

We do have a housing shortage and people still can’t afford homes (low demand). Those two things can be true at the same time.

The fact is that there are about 3x more homes on the market, at least in my service area, than there are offers. So I agree, demand is low. But that doesn’t mean that people don’t want homes. They just can’t afford them.

And builders reacting to the low demand by not building as much are just managing their margins, which is expected. But they’re not doing it because there’s now an abundance of homes.

08/18/2026

Eastside market update, July 2026. 853 homes hit the market across Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Kirkland, Bellevue and Redmond, the most in any July since 2014. Only 340 went under contract, the fewest since 2010.

The full breakdown is in my carousel post.

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Eastside market update, July 2026. Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Kirkland, Bellevue and Redmond.Sellers came back in Ju...
08/14/2026

Eastside market update, July 2026. Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Kirkland, Bellevue and Redmond.

Sellers came back in July: 853 new listings across the six cities, the most in any July since 2014 and up 46% from last year’s 586. Bothell listed 213, up from 137. Kirkland’s 202 set a 21-year July record.

Buyers went the other way: 340 homes went under contract, the fewest in any July since 2010. Bothell signed 89, its second-fewest in 21 years. Redmond’s 51 was its fewest on record.

Prices are following. In March the typical sale closed at 99.8% of original asking. By July, 97.4%, and all six cities closed under asking in May, June and July.

If you’re buying, you have the most new July listings to choose from since 2014 and the fewest competing buyers since 2010.
If you’re selling, price against this July’s market, not last year’s: 853 homes came on, and 340 found buyers.

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A friend called me a few weeks ago about a home for sale in Bothell. He’d found it himself, at an open house in his own ...
08/09/2026

A friend called me a few weeks ago about a home for sale in Bothell. He’d found it himself, at an open house in his own neighborhood.

He’d already chosen the house, so my job was everything that came after: shaping an offer the seller would take seriously while keeping him protected at every step. Reviewing the inspection report, the title report, HOA documents. Negotiating through multiple rounds. Landing on a deal he was happy with, and no surprises waiting at the closing table.

This week he got the keys. In his words: “Working with Rami was very smooth. He is very knowledgeable and helped us with the purchase, clearly explaining all aspects of the process and ensuring we get a good deal.”

Eastside market update, June 2026. Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Kirkland, Bellevue and Redmond.This June, not one of t...
07/30/2026

Eastside market update, June 2026. Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Kirkland, Bellevue and Redmond.

This June, not one of the six cities sold at full asking price. The last time that happened was 2011. They ran 96.8% to 98.1% of original list, while Seattle held at 100%.

Showings tell the same story. In June 2021 the average home for sale got 22 showings. This June it got four.

There are 54% more homes for sale than last year, which sounds like a lot until you look at twenty years of Junes. 1,456 today against a 1,333 average, and 3,307 back in 2008.

If you're buying, you have negotiating room that hasn't existed here in fifteen years. If you're selling, plan to come down from your first asking price, because the typical seller is closing about 2.6% under theirs.

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What are you seeing out there?

Wait! You don’t have to choose between condition, location and price anymore. Check it out for yourself and share. Quest...
07/11/2026

Wait! You don’t have to choose between condition, location and price anymore.
Check it out for yourself and share.
Questions? DM me.
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07/09/2026

Why choose between an already-upgraded former model home and easy access to Ash Way Park & Ride and a brand new school? Tag someone torn between the two.
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06/18/2026

Housing, infrastructure, community/rec center = more neighbors 😻

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