Seattle

For years now, we've been hearing that Seattle, Washington is a seller's market due to supply shortages and other factors. But the Seattle real estate market has changed a lot over the past few years. So we thought it was high time to revisit this subject by examining the latest housing trends and data.'

People researching the Seattle-area real estate market are often surprised by the home price discrepancy between Tacoma and Seattle. Home prices within the city of Tacoma tend to be significantly lower than those in Seattle. But why? What factors make the Tacoma real estate market so much more affordable, when compared to the city of Seattle? After all, they're both part of the same metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and only about 30 miles apart.'

Seattle, Washington has experienced a luxury condo boom in recent years, with a number of new projects coming onto the market. This trend is reshaping the downtown Seattle real estate market in a number of ways. This guide provides an overview of the luxury condo market in downtown Seattle and the surrounding area, as of 2025. It covers popular condominiums, current trends related to features and amenities, and other factors relevant to home buyers.'

Before paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for a home in Seattle, you want to make sure the neighborhood is a good fit for your lifestyle. This is arguably just as important as the house itself. So let's explore the most popular neighborhoods in Seattle, from a home buying perspective.'

In this report: a review of recent mortgage rate trends at the end of 2024 and how they could help reduce Seattle housing costs in 2025.'

As we approach the end of 2024, we thought it would be helpful to look back at how the Seattle-area real estate market has changed over the past year.'