Brian Lavery Seattle Real Estate

05/30/2026

Updated 1912 Craftsman just blocks to the vibrant 6th Ave District in Tacoma. 3br/2bth features wood floors, bright rooms, tall ceilings and great energy. Remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, gas cooking & stainless appliances. Gorgeous landscaped lot with rare 2 car detached garage of 720 sqft. Walk to UPS and all your favorite cafes. 3111 S. 8th St. $540,000. MLS # 2529425.

04/07/2026

A lot of homeowners assume they’re covered—until they’re not. With rising rebuild costs, being underinsured is more common than you’d think.

With higher costs and fewer options, many homeowners lack sufficient insurance coverage. Here's how to check if you're underinsured in 2026.

03/26/2026

We’re seeing more homes hit the market right now, but buyers aren’t jumping back in. They’re more selective, more patient, and willing to wait. Seattle inventory is up significantly, but buyer hesitation is showing — more homes taking longer to get sold.

Housing inventory is jumping across King County, but sales are falling and deals are collapsing.

03/18/2026

A full circle moment, as this was the 1st home I sold almost 35 years ago. Enjoy front-row Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views in a rare Edmonds Bowl setting! Nestled at the top of a private drive to maximize privacy and views, yet just blocks to the waterfront, shops, cafés, and restaurants, this beloved home welcomes you in. A 3br/3bth home, with over 2100 sqft has water/mountain views from almost every room, oversized 2 car garage plus more parking for your boat. New carpet/flooring, appliances and updated systems all within walking distance to the vibrant waterfront of the Edmonds Bowl. 556 Holly Drive, Edmonds. $1,495,000. MLS # 2493079.

02/20/2026

If you’re looking for weekend inspiration — or just want to see what people are actually doing to their homes this year — the Seattle Home & Garden Show is back at the Lumen Field Event Center. It’s the Northwest’s largest home show and basically one massive walk-through of what’s new in remodeling, building, appliances, design, and landscaping — all under one roof. You’ll find builders and remodelers, floor-to-ceiling upgrades, gardening ideas, live seminars, and even a few fun extras (yes, including a dog corral).

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02/17/2026

Experts tracking mortgage forecasts for 2026 see the average 30-year rate around 6.18% — not plunging back to 3%, but not spiking either. Some buyers are still waiting for rates to come down, yet most projections don’t show a dramatic drop. Here in the greater Seattle area, the serious buyers have adjusted and are moving forward, and the homes that are priced right and show well — especially in the core neighborhoods — are selling within weeks. If rates ease later, competition likely won’t.

Among the 21 mortgage rate forecasts tracked by ResiClub, the average prediction is 6.18% for calendar year 2026.

02/12/2026

You’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to drop – and it’s happening. Mortgage rates are in the lowest range they’ve been in nearly 3 years. And they’re expected to stay in this vicinity for the rest of 2026. That’s a big deal. That means affordability is going to start to feel different. The door just opened. Lower payments. Better affordability. More buying power.

02/10/2026

Seattle inventory jumped 32.4% in January — the biggest increase in the country. Translation: buyers have more choice, sellers need to be realistic, and the market is behaving more like a market again. That said, the well-staged homes, with strong photo and video marketing, in the most popular neighborhoods, are still selling within a week. That’s not luck — that’s experience and ex*****on.

Housing inventory growth has slowed, but Seattle, Charlotte, NC, and Washington, DC, offer buyers the most options.

01/30/2026

NEW: Renovated 1940s Ravenna bungalow that blends classic design with modern updates. 4br/2bth, featuring an exceptional primary en suite bath with heated floors and a huge walk-in closet. Main floor living features wide-plank hardwoods, updated wiring and heat pump with A/C. Open and bright living room facing West provides an abundance of light. The radiant kitchen anchors the home with Carrara marble counters, farmhouse sink, Wolf gas range, and walk-in pantry. Entertaining dining space features cathedral ceilings with french doors extending the interior to a generous deck overlooking a terraced, fenced-in backyard framed by a striking mature evergreen. $1,395,000. OPEN: Sat/Sun 11-2:00. 6842 28th Ave NE Seattle.

01/20/2026

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights the trillions in real estate expected to transfer over the next decade. In the Pacific Northwest, that means more homeowners and families thinking carefully about how and when to use the equity they’ve built. It’s less about market timing and more about making thoughtful decisions that fit real life.

How luxury homeowners are preparing their children for the great wealth transfer.