Home Buyer

A growing number of tech workers are leaving major coastal cities and finding new opportunities in places like Boise, Idaho. This trend has been going on for a long time, but it accelerated during the COVID pandemic. As a result of this growth, the Boise real estate market has become increasingly competitive over the past five to seven years—and also more expensive.'

Seattle-area home buyers often want to know how different cities and communities compare with each other, in terms of home prices. Today we address one of those common questions: Is Bellevue cheaper than Seattle, from a real estate perspective?'

Housing market inventory across the state of Washington is expected to remain tight in 2024, as it has been for several years now. One forecast predicted that we would see a decline in the number of homes for sale next year. Because of this, home buyers in WA State should explore all avenues for finding a property. And one of those avenues involves buying a for sale by owner or FSBO property.'

The real estate market in Portland, Oregon has experienced a lot of interesting trends and developments over the past few years. So we thought it might be helpful to provide a 2025 roundup of the latest home price trends for the Portland, Oregon metro area.'

Is 2025 a good time to buy a home in Tacoma, Washington? It sure is looking that way. Tacoma home buyers actually have a lot going for them these days, as explained below. The biggest benefits for buyers in 2025 include more inventory, more negotiating leverage, and an overall slower pace within the real estate market.'

Home buyers planning a purchase in the Seattle metro area have a lot of options when it comes to price, property types, and local attractions. Today, we'll examine the differences between two major cities in the area -- Seattle & Sammamish.'