Kirkland Just Made ADUs Faster and More Predictable — Here's Why It Matters
Kirkland's Pre-Approved DADU Program gives homeowners a faster, cheaper path to adding a backyard unit. Here's how it shifts value for Eastside properties.
Read more →The Mortgage Math Most Buyers Miss: Purchase Price vs. Interest Rate
Both purchase price and interest rate matter when buying a home, but they impact your finances in very different ways. Depending on how long you own the home, one can matter much more than the other.
Read more →Mercer Island's February Reset Showed Why Prepared Buyers Should Watch Winter Windows
Mercer Island's median single-family sale price fell from $2,850,000 in January 2026 to $2,230,000 in February 2026 -- a 21.8% month-over-month drop. Even the Eastside's most expensive neighborhoods can open brief buying windows when winter demand softens.
Read more →Redmond's January Reset Was a Chance for Prepared Buyers Before Spring
Redmond's median single-family sale price fell from $1,780,000 in December 2025 to $1,389,995 in January 2026 -- a 21.9% month-over-month drop. Winter dips in a city like Redmond can be brief, making preparation essential.
Read more →Sammamish Home Prices Dropped in December 2025. Why Winter Buyers Should Notice
Sammamish's median single-family sale price fell from $1,685,000 in November 2025 to $1,400,000 in December 2025 -- a 16.9% month-over-month drop. Winter softness on the Eastside can be temporary, so buyers need to be ready when it appears.
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