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Seattle Area Real Estate with Michael Pollock Out team provides dedicated, informative and professional real estate and mortgage services throughout the Seattle metro area.

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A price reduction can create a reason to take a second look at a property.When I see one, I want to understand what chan...
10/09/2026

A price reduction can create a reason to take a second look at a property.

When I see one, I want to understand what changed. How does the new price compare with recent sales? What competition is still available? And does the adjustment create a better opportunity based on the home’s condition, location, and overall value?

A price change doesn’t automatically make a home a bargain, but it can change the conversation. The important part is knowing how to evaluate it in the context of the specific property.

Seeing a Seattle-area home that you are curious about? Let’s review the property details together and I'll give you my input about whether it presents a good opportuity in comparison to comparable properties and the neighborhood market. ⁣
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More inventory gives Seattle-area buyers something they haven’t always had much of: the ability to make better compariso...
10/07/2026

More inventory gives Seattle-area buyers something they haven’t always had much of: the ability to make better comparisons.
That doesn’t mean every property suddenly comes with negotiating room. I still want to look at the competition around the specific home, its condition, how it was priced, how long it has been available, and what comparable properties have actually sold for.
More choices are useful, but the real advantage comes from knowing how to evaluate them. Let's start with a buyer consultation to determine the ways we can acheive your goals with nature of the market we have currently. ⁣
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Rates have moved higher, but the interest rate is only one part of the financing conversation.With the national 30-year ...
10/06/2026

Rates have moved higher, but the interest rate is only one part of the financing conversation.

With the national 30-year fixed average reaching 7.28%, I’d rather look at the options available today than build a buying decision around predicting where rates go next.

Discount points may help lower the rate, while our Buyers Advantage Program gives buyers access to 30+ lenders and wholesale-rate options to compare different financing structures.

The goal is to understand the complete cost and find the structure that makes the most sense for your purchase. ⁣
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Buyers have considerably more inventory to sort through than they did a year ago. Northwest MLS reported 24,675 active l...
10/01/2026

Buyers have considerably more inventory to sort through than they did a year ago. Northwest MLS reported 24,675 active listings at the end of August, up 22% from 20,219 in August 2025. That’s more than 4,400 additional properties on the market. For sellers, that also means buyers have more alternatives when they compare price, condition, and location.

The market continues to evolve into a more balanced market in most areas, with some others becoming tilted towards buyers. However there are properties that are still selling in the first week they get listed if they are in a popular location, have desireable features and are priced accurately. There are opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the current market if they have a measured and thoughtful approach to it. ⁣
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Getting approved for a certain amount doesn’t mean that should automatically become your home-search budget.I like to wo...
09/30/2026

Getting approved for a certain amount doesn’t mean that should automatically become your home-search budget.

I like to work backward from the monthly ownership cost. Mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, HOA dues, maintenance, and the cash you want left after closing all matter. Once we know what feels comfortable, we can build a search that makes sense financially.

It all starts with a Buyer Consultation meeting to determine goals, ideal property characteristics, finances, budgets and payments - then we are properly prepared to enter the market and find the property that fits with all of those essential details. ⁣
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Square footage is useful, but I don’t think it tells you whether a home actually fits your life.In Bellevue, I can show ...
09/22/2026

Square footage is useful, but I don’t think it tells you whether a home actually fits your life.

In Bellevue, I can show you two homes with roughly the same square footage and still find meaningful differences in how that space functions. One may give you a better home office, more usable storage, a stronger connection to the backyard, or a layout that simply makes more sense day to day.

I’d rather compare how you’ll actually use the space and determine what best fit your needs for how you want to live. That's why I always start with a buyer consultation so we can talk about the elements in a home that you require for your desired daily life. ⁣
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When I compare Bellevue condos, I’m not just comparing square footage, finishes, and list price.The building matters jus...
09/21/2026

When I compare Bellevue condos, I’m not just comparing square footage, finishes, and list price.

The building matters just as much as the unit. HOA finances, reserves, assessments, parking, utilities, and planned projects can materially change both the monthly cost and the long-term ownership picture. Those are details I want understood before we decide which condo represents the better value. ⁣
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If a Bellevue home has been sitting, my first question isn’t, “How much can we negotiate?”It’s “Why hasn’t it sold?”Mayb...
09/20/2026

If a Bellevue home has been sitting, my first question isn’t, “How much can we negotiate?”

It’s “Why hasn’t it sold?”

Maybe it started too high. Maybe the condition doesn’t support the price. Maybe buyers found better value somewhere nearby.

That distinction matters. Days on market can create leverage, but only after we understand what those days are actually telling us. ⁣
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I pay close attention to what happens during the first week of a listing.If we’re getting showings but no offers, that t...
09/19/2026

I pay close attention to what happens during the first week of a listing.

If we’re getting showings but no offers, that tells me one thing. If buyers aren’t scheduling showings at all, that tells me something different. And if interest is strong immediately, I want to understand what’s driving it.

The goal isn’t to react to every showing. It’s to recognize a pattern early enough to make a smart adjustment when one is needed. ⁣
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The closest recent sale isn’t necessarily the comp I’d give the most weight.I want to know how closely it actually match...
09/18/2026

The closest recent sale isn’t necessarily the comp I’d give the most weight.

I want to know how closely it actually matches the property in home type, condition, lot, layout, location, and timing. Sometimes a slightly farther sale tells us considerably more than the house around the corner.

Good valuation starts with choosing the right data, not simply the nearest data. ⁣
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