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An Urban Living Listing: 2619 SW Adams St
Townhouses
An Urban Living Listing: 2619 SW Adams St
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

April 23, 2026

Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature while living in a modern townhome built in 2018. This nearly new end-unit townhome is tucked away along the surreal Longfellow Creek Greenspace, giving you a private retreat in Delridge that is still minutes from everything. The main level boasts an open-concept layout designed for entertaining, featuring […]

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🏠 Will Seattle see 400+ new listings this week?
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 Will Seattle see 400+ new listings this week?
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

April 23, 2026

Here is What You Need to Know This Week Spring break is in the rearview mirror, and the Seattle market is officially waking up. We expect over 400 new listings to hit the market this week (or next), a significant milestone as we head into the busiest weeks of the year for new listings. So […]

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🏠 Rates Hit a Monthly Low Ahead of The May Inventory Surge
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 Rates Hit a Monthly Low Ahead of The May Inventory Surge
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

April 15, 2026

Here is What You Need to Know This Week Rate Relief: Mortgage rates have hit a 4-week low, offering buyers some welcome relief. Can we get back to 6% in time for May? The May Surge: Things are momentarily quiet as local schools wrap up spring break, but don’t let the lull fool you. We […]

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An Urban Living Listing: 1818 Westlake Ave N, Slip D22
Houseboats
An Urban Living Listing: 1818 Westlake Ave N, Slip D22
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

April 13, 2026

Every day will feel like a vacation in this recently remodeled houseboat! This classic Cruise-a-Home features new appliances, new counters, a new toilet, new electric panel, pex water system, and fresh paint. In the winter, enjoy a cozy wood-burning stove. In the summer, enjoy your rooftop deck. Well-located gated marina with onshore bathrooms and a […]

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Market Update: Inventory Surges While Prices Cooling?
Weekly Market Commentary
Market Update: Inventory Surges While Prices Cooling?
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

April 8, 2026

The March data is officially in, and it confirms the trend we’ve been tracking: the market is shifting. We’re seeing a significant influx of homes hitting the market, but buyer appetite isn’t keeping pace with the new supply. The “Why” Behind the Shift Interest rate volatility, influenced heavily by global tensions in Iran and Venezuela, […]

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An Urban Living Listing: 328 26th Ave
Central District
An Urban Living Listing: 328 26th Ave
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

April 8, 2026

This updated Seattle Craftsman shines with fresh exterior paint and a $100K professional landscape transformation. The meticulously designed grounds feature strategic shade trees, custom hardscaping, integrated lighting, and full irrigation, creating a private urban sanctuary. Summer in this backyard can’t be beat! Inside, the home is fully updated and filled with natural light from abundant […]

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🏠 9 Offers in Frelard + 40% Over Asking For a Condo!?
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 9 Offers in Frelard + 40% Over Asking For a Condo!?
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

April 2, 2026

The Frelard Success Story Last week, we listed a home in that “sweet spot” of $1M. Our sellers had already done the heavy lifting by remodeling the main floor, opening up the kitchen, and updating the bathroom. To bring it over the finish line, we handled: The Result: 44 showings, 50 groups through the open […]

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An Urban Living listing: 336 NW 46th Pl
Ballard
An Urban Living listing: 336 NW 46th Pl
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

March 26, 2026

This 1949 classic has been updated with a comprehensive main-level remodel that balances original character with modern functionality. The renovation features a completely updated kitchen and bathroom with contemporary finishes, refinished hardwood floors, and a new fireplace surround that serves as the living room’s focal point.The thoughtful circular floor plan is filled with natural light […]

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🏠 Inventory is up 18%. Why are there still bidding wars?
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 Inventory is up 18%. Why are there still bidding wars?
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

March 25, 2026

Spring 2026: From Scarcity to Selection As we say hello to spring, I wanted to see how this year’s market stacks up against 2025. The graphs below tell part of the story, but the “vibe” on the ground is shifting: Buyers finally have options, but they are using them with newfound caution. Despite interest rates […]

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🏠Is Seattle “Cooked”?
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠Is Seattle “Cooked”?
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

March 18, 2026

🌧️ Rain, Real Estate, and Resilience I was tempted to headline this week’s update “Is Seattle cooked?” but we’ve long steered clear of politics here, and we’re sticking to that! Headlines aside, the ground-level reality is quite different: we have new clients reaching out every week who are genuinely excited to call the PNW home. […]

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🏠 Good news for buyers, a reality check for sellers
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 Good news for buyers, a reality check for sellers
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

March 11, 2026

The data for what happened with the market in February is out, and it mirrors what we’ve been seeing in our weekly data: more homes are hitting the market and taking longer to sell because buyer appetite isn’t as strong as in recent years. TLDR; Buyers have more selection, likely at a better price, which […]

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🏠 Mt Baker home closes 57% over!
Weekly Market Commentary
🏠 Mt Baker home closes 57% over!
Matt Goyer
Matt Goyer

March 5, 2026

The Rate Rollercoaster Just when it felt like mortgage rates were stabilizing at 6%, they ticked up to 6.13%. While it’s tempting to point to recent geopolitical tensions, the experts at Mortgage News Daily are skeptical that oil prices are the primary culprit. The silver lining? Rates are still significantly more attractive than this time […]

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Urban Living is a boutique real estate brokerage helping clients in Seattle and on the Eastside buy and sell amazing homes. Urban Living started in 2006 as a blog about Seattle real estate with an emphasis on lofts, condos, new construction, and midcentury moderns. In 2018 we formed a brokerage so we could help readers buy and sell the amazing homes we featured. From Beacon Hill to Ballard (and beyond), from $200,000 to $5+ million, we'd love to help you.