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06/10/2026

The housing market update is in, and the short version is this: where you are matters a lot right now.

Seattle prices are up. The Eastside has more inventory than it's seen in over a decade. Snohomish County hit historic supply levels. And yet, well-priced homes across all of these markets are still selling fast, often above asking price.

It's a more balanced market than we've seen in years, which means more options if you're buying, and more strategy required if you're selling.

We broke it all down by neighborhood, with the numbers, on the blog.

Read the full update → https://homeinseattle.com/2026/06/10/local-market-update-june-2026

06/10/2026

Washington State Ferries is turning 75, and honestly? The party sounds pretty great.

The Space Needle flew a custom anniversary flag. The Great Wheel lit up. And throughout June, WSF is hosting live DJ sets on the sun decks of four ferries in partnership with C89.5. There's also a Bainbridge Youth Orchestra performance on the water, free anniversary stickers, and if you caught the right sailing on Monday, a free coffee or popcorn with your galley order.

If you've ever taken a sunset ride just for the view and thought "this is why I live here," this one's for you.

Full DJ sailing schedule and all the details are on the blog. Go celebrate 75 years of one of the best things about living here.

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All Aboard: Washington State Ferries’ 75th Birthday Bash Washington State Ferries Is Turning 75, and the Party Is Already Underway If you’ve ever hopped a ferry to Bainbridge on a sunny afternoon and thought, “this is why I live here,” then you already know how special Washington State Ferri...

06/10/2026

Bellevue just landed something big.

Nobu, the legendary Peruvian-Japanese restaurant co-owned by Robert De Niro, is officially coming to the Eastside. It's anchoring a full city block of new development, surrounded by 365 condos with lake and mountain views, and it's going to be a 10,000-square-foot dining experience worthy of the name.

If you've ever had black miso cod at a sushi restaurant and wondered where that came from, the answer is Nobu. They basically invented it. And now it's coming to Bellevue.

Opening next year. Reservations are going to go fast.

We've got all the details on the blog.

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If you’ve ever wanted to try Nobu without hopping a flight, your moment is almost here. If you’ve been watching downtown Bellevue’s skyline fill in over the past few years, you already know the Eastside is having a serious moment. And now? It just got even more exciting. Nobu — yes, that Nob...

06/10/2026

Ever driven east on I-90, looked up at the mountains, and thought... what if I just lived here?

More Seattle-area buyers are asking that question. And a lot of them are landing in North Bend. Small town, genuinely stunning scenery, and a median home price that just hit $1.25 million.

We broke down what's driving the demand, who's actually making the move, and whether the market is as impossible as it sounds.

Spoiler: it's competitive. But it might be worth it.

Read the full story → https://homeinseattle.com/2026/06/09/why-buyers-are-falling-for-north-bend

05/11/2026

Seattle’s market is sending a clear message, and it pays to listen.

Inventory is up ⬆️ 28% from last year (1,265 active listings!), buyers have more options than they’ve seen in years, and prices have eased modestly, down just 3% from 2025 peaks.
But here’s the plot twist: 38% of homes STILL sold above asking price.

The market isn’t broken. It’s just more honest now. 🔍

Sellers 🏡
First impressions are everything. Homes priced right in the first two weeks sell at 100.8% of list. Wait 90+ days and you’re at 90.7%. That gap is real money. Price with strategy, not ego. 💡

Buyers 🛋️
Rates are down to ~6.3% and you’re saving roughly $432/month vs. last April. The cost-of-waiting math has officially flipped in your favor. Calm minds win homes. 🎯

Spring is the window. May and June are peak months. Ready to move smart? Let’s talk. 👋

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05/11/2026

The Seattle-area market this spring? Not a crash. Not a boom. Something more interesting. 🏡

Inventory is up significantly across the board, King County listings are 37% higher than a year ago, the Eastside is up 51%, and Snohomish County jumped 56%. Prices have eased from their peaks. Buyers have more choices and more negotiating room than they've had in years.

But here's what the headlines miss: well-prepared, well-priced homes are still performing. 38% of Seattle homes closed above asking last month. On the Eastside, pricing strategy isn't just important right now, it's everything.

We broke down what's actually happening across King County, Seattle, the Eastside, and Snohomish County in our May market update. If you're thinking about buying or selling this spring, this is worth a read.

👉 https://homeinseattle.com/2026/05/11/local-market-update-may-2026

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05/11/2026

Big news for Bellevue: Uber just signed a 170,000 sq ft lease in Downtown Bellevue, bringing their total local footprint to over 285,000 sq ft. 🏙️

They're not alone. OpenAI inked a 250,000 sq ft expansion there at the end of 2025. The Eastside office market is heating up fast, and with no new office deliveries expected in 2026, the window for top-tier space is quietly closing.

What does that mean for the market? Vacancy rates are forecast to dip below 20% within a year, and by most measures Bellevue looks to be in the early stages of a real recovery. We broke it all down on the blog.

👉 https://homeinseattle.com/2026/05/11/bellevues-office-market-is-heating-up

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Uber announces major office lease in Bellevue Uber has signed a lease at the Four106 office tower at 360 106th Avenue NE in Downtown Bellevue, becoming the latest company to snap up office space and bring new jobs to the area. The lease adds 170,000 square feet to Uber’s local footprint, bringing ...

05/11/2026

Reminder that Seattle summers are genuinely unmatched. 🎶

ZooTunes. Capitol Hill Block Party. Bumbershoot. The Gorge. Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville wine country. Bob Dylan, Death Cab for Cutie, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews Band, Jason Isbell, and a whole lot more between now and September.

This is the kind of city where your summer calendar fills up fast, and honestly, that's a feature not a bug.

We put together a full rundown of the best outdoor concerts and festivals happening across Seattle and the region this summer.
Consider it your cheat sheet.

👉 https://homeinseattle.com/2026/05/08/seattles-outdoor-music-season-is-here
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Seattle summers were made for live music under open skies, and 2026 is delivering. Seattle summers have a way of making everything feel a little more alive, and nothing captures that energy better than live music outdoors. This year’s concert season is one for the books, with options spanning ever...

05/11/2026

Hot take: Seattle's floating homes might be the most interesting real estate story in the entire city. 🌊

We're talking 1880s timber workers, Depression-era survivors, radical labor organizers, a wave of evictions, and yes, one very famous Tom Hanks movie that changed everything. These Lake Union homes have been through it all and somehow came out charming as ever.

Here's what most people don't know: new floating home permits are capped at pre-2014 builds. That means what's out there now is genuinely all there is, which makes them one of the rarest and most sought-after property types in Seattle.

We just wrote up the full history and it's a genuinely fun read, whether you're a Seattle history nerd, dreaming of life on the water, or just curious what makes these homes so special.

👉 https://homeinseattle.com/2026/05/08/the-history-behind-seattles-floating-homes

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Seattle’s Floating Homes: A History If you’ve ever walked along Lake Union and spotted a row of charming floating homes reflected in the water, you’ve witnessed one of Seattle’s most distinctive housing traditions. But long before floating homes became a bucket-list Seattle experience, they ...

05/08/2026

🗂️ Shred it. Recycle it. Free.

Our Community Shred & E-Recycling Event is THIS SATURDAY, May 9th from 11AM–1PM at our Windermere Capitol Hill office — and we'd love to see you there!

No registration needed. Just drive up and we'll take care of the rest.

✅ Secure on-site document shredding (mobile shred truck on location!)
✅ Free electronics recycling — laptops, TVs, phones, cables & more
✅ Fast, easy, and completely free to our community

Clear out the file cabinet. Empty that junk drawer. Protect your personal info — and keep old electronics out of landfills.

We do this twice a year because we believe great neighbors take care of each other. Come say hi this Saturday! 👋

📍 Windermere Capitol Hill
🗓️ Saturday, May 9 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🚗 Drive-up, no appointment needed
https://homeinseattle.com/shredding-event