Brian Lavery Seattle Real Estate

10/22/2026

Six acres of landscaped grounds, Thornton Creek, walking paths, and an outdoor pool. Not something you find at every condo! This spacious 1-bedroom Bridgehaven home offers nearly 1,100 sq. ft., two parking spaces, and easy ground-floor access. And golfers? Jackson Park Golf Course is right across the street for a quick 18 holes. Offered at $260,000. MLS # 2595895. 13307-15th Ave NE C3.

10/21/2026

Pending home sales fell 7.3% nationwide in September, its lowest reading since 2001. But these are national figures, not Seattle-specific numbers. Here in the greater Seattle area, there are some great opportunities for buyers, with more choices, less competition in certain price ranges, and greater room to negotiate. For sellers, well-presented homes priced appropriately continue to attract serious buyers. A changing market isn't necessarily a bad market. It's one that rewards good decisions.

10/14/2026

Still waiting for mortgage rates to drop? You might want to pull up a chair. 😂 The Mortgage Bankers Association now forecasts rates staying above 7% through 2027. Forecasts aren't guarantees, but waiting for the perfect rate could mean a very long wait. The market isn't standing still, and neither should your plans.

MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni predicts mortgage rates will remain above 7% through next year, due to inflation and budget deficits.

10/05/2026

Seattle didn’t make this list, but the timing is interesting. October can be a good time for buyers to find opportunity—less competition, homes that have been sitting a little longer, and sellers who may be more willing to negotiate. Worth a read if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines.

Updated Sep 28, 2026, 3:20 PM GMT Good news, homebuyers: the best deals in the US housing market may be around the corner. October is prime dealmaking season for homebuyers hoping to get discount on a home, either through price cuts or sellers offering concessions, according to an analysis from Redf...

09/29/2026

Price cuts have climbed for 7 straight months, on a national level. Right now, 4 in 10 homes for sale have already had one, and it usually comes down to one thing-the market’s moving faster than most sellers expected and their pricing hasn’t necessarily kept up. Selling soon? Set your number right from day one, so you’re not chasing the ball down the hill.

09/23/2026

Buyers have something they haven’t had much of lately: leverage. I recently represented a buyer on a home that had been overpriced and on the market for months—we negotiated both the price and a credit at closing. It’s a good example of today’s market—opportunities are out there for buyers, while for sellers, getting the price right from the beginning still matters.


https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/09/22/home-sellers-concessions-price-drops.

09/12/2026

Congratulations to my first-time buyer Shannon, who just closed on this classic Maple Leaf home! White picket fence, blooming cherry trees, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwoods, 1800 sqft, on a beautiful corner lot. A pretty cool place to call your first home. 🏡
SOLD | $905,000 | MLS # 2556640

09/02/2026

Here in the Greater Seattle market, increased inventory is giving buyers more choices—and a little more negotiating power. As we head into fall, pricing and presentation matter more than ever for sellers.

Pending home sales in August dropped for the first time in eight months against a backdrop of surging mortgage rates.

07/24/2026

Timeless Craftsman character and modern flexibility rarely come together this well. Every room feels intentionally designed rather than simply updated. This extensively renovated North Beacon Hill home includes a complete lower level that functions as a true second living space, with its own kitchen featuring generous counter space, abundant cabinetry-gas range, plus two light-filled bedrooms, W/D, separate entrance and private patio & deck—ideal for multigenerational lvg, rental investment or potential ADU. The main floor showcases wide-plank cherry hardwoods, original millwork and abundant natural light, blending the home's Craftsman character w/years of thoughtful improvements. The kitchen is anchored by a generous island w/a prep sink, quartz countertops & gas cooking, opening naturally to the dining rm where French doors lead to a composite deck overlooking the lush backyard & raised garden beds. A main-floor bedroom, 3/4 bath and laundry offer added flexibility, while upstairs you'll find 3 additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite w/skylights, a jetted tub & shower. Recent improvements include new cement-board siding, exterior paint, updated windows, along w/updated lower-level kitchen & flooring. Separate gas heat zones for the main floor & lower living. Alley access provides off street parking. Gorgeous landscaped lot and refreshed English gardens. Walk to Jefferson Park, Library & all your favorite cafes.
3422 21st Ave S. Seattle MLS # 2558675
$1,095,000. Sunday Open House 11-1:00

07/15/2026

Higher mortgage rates continue to weigh on buyer activity, with mortgage applications slipping again this week. While June's inflation report was encouraging, Fed officials say they'll need to see several more months of cooling inflation before changing course.

The post-holiday week saw purchase applications drop, driven down by rising mortgage rates, even as demand for refinance increase.