Insights
Market insights, neighborhood guides, and tips for buying and selling across Seattle & Puget Sound.
June 26, 2026 · By Timothy Lee
Western Washington inventory jumped nearly 17% year-over-year in May 2026 while the median price held near $650,000 — a sign of a more balanced market. Here's what the latest Northwest MLS numbers mean for Seattle-area buyers and sellers.
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June 23, 2026 · By Columbia Partners Real Estate
Week four of our Seattle market series: how to read current conditions at the neighborhood and price-point level, and the practical buyer and seller moves that turn market signals into smarter decisions.
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June 23, 2026 · By Columbia Partners Real Estate
Seattle's market is moving fast and getting more selective at the same time — how prepared buyers can compare and negotiate thoughtfully, and how well-staged, well-priced sellers can stand out.
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June 23, 2026 · By Columbia Partners Real Estate
Week two: reading this week's Seattle market signals — which homes are moving, which are sitting, and how buyers and sellers can use pricing, preparation, and timing to their advantage.
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June 23, 2026 · By Columbia Partners Real Estate
What Seattle buyers and sellers should watch this week: a selective-but-active market where preparation, realistic pricing, and reading days-on-market create real leverage.
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June 23, 2026 · By Columbia Partners Real Estate
A quick read on this week's Seattle market — steady-but-selective demand, uneven inventory, and measured pricing, with practical takeaways for buyers and sellers.
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