Pinnacle Group at Windermere Mercer Island

10/02/2026

One of the things I enjoy most about Seattle real estate is how much the housing changes from neighborhood to neighborhood.
A search can take you from a 1910 Craftsman to a brick Tudor, a mid-century home, contemporary new construction, a townhome or a downtown high-rise, sometimes all in the same afternoon.
My background in interior design has always made the architecture side of real estate particularly interesting to me. Beyond aesthetics, good design can have a real impact on how a home lives, how it functions, and ultimately how buyers respond to it.
I put together a guide to some of the residential architecture that shapes Seattle and what makes each style distinctive.

Seattle housing stock is far more varied than the market statistics suggest. Learning to recognize what is difficult to recreate makes it easier to understand why some homes feel irreplaceable.

09/16/2026

The big change that we're seeing right now is buyers have far more to choose from. Inventory is at a decade high, prices have adjusted, and buyers finally have real negotiating power, but the most compelling homes are still selling fast. Strategy, not the market, determines your outcome this fall.

09/16/2026

The Eastside is making more adjustments than Seattle, in part because it also made the biggest and steepest gains in the last few years. While there are more homes on the market in the eastside than we've seen in a while, those that are highly desirable (by price, good condition and location) are still seeing competition.

08/26/2026

Ever wondered how long the appliances and fixtures are supposed to last in your home?!? Scroll through to learn more!

08/13/2026

Seattle pricing has dipped a VERY slight amount(1%) despite a massive increase in inventory(40%) which describes the market change Seattle is seeing as normalizing. Well priced homes are selling fast, and buyers are still showing up, and, despite a little slowing, Seattle is still in a sellers market.

08/13/2026

The eastside is sitting on around 4 months of active inventory, jumping into a true balanced market. This is pretty much the first time we've seen this since 2012 when the housing market had finally climbed its way out of the great recession. BUT, The market hasn't stopped. The competitive balance has changed. Buyers are able to be pickier, and with that pricing increases have slowed compared to the frenetic pace they had been growing at (tripling values since 2012).

08/07/2026

Football fans, preseason is coming soon! Are you ready to party like a champ? The separation is in the preparation, so check out our printable pro + college schedules, tailgating hacks (including how to pack the perfect cooler!), and favorite game day recipes!

07/31/2026

New listings hit a record high of 3,427 last quarter (or at least the 6 year high) up 0.4% YOY and sales tracked very closely behind, down just 0.6% from 2,027 in Q2 2025 to 2,014 in Q2 2026. Median home prices responded by ticking down the tiniest bit, 2% or $20,000, encouraging despite the loss.

07/31/2026

New listings hit a record high of 3,452 last quarter (or at least the 6 year high) and it appears that home shoppers were excited by the new inventory! 1,528 sales posted in Q2 of 2026. Even with this great news we are still living in a “feast or famine” era. With 3.7 months of Eastside inventory, again the highest we’ve seen in more than 6 years, it’s encouraging to see that 22% of homes sold with multiple offers. This lends statistical proof to what your agent has always told you: well prepared, strategically priced, “good” homes will be exciting in any market.

07/08/2026

Just Listed!

2602 S Ferdinand Street, Seattle
4 Beds / 2.75 Baths / 2,681 Sqft
Offered at $1,325,000
MLS # 2550224