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Matt Goyer

September 10, 2026

Welcome to the fall real estate market! For buyers, the next 5 to 7 weeks should bring a steady stream of new listings. For sellers, your runway to get pending before the “big dark” sets in is… exactly 5 to 7 weeks. And both sides can agree on one thing: mortgage rates flirting with 7% […]

Matt Goyer

September 9, 2026

Light-filled and beautifully updated, this classic Washington Park Craftsman offers sophisticated living on a picturesque, tree-lined street. The main level features a seamless circular floor plan with new hardwood floors, elegant formal living and dining rooms, and an extensively renovated kitchen built for entertaining. Anchored by quartz countertops, high-end custom cabinetry, Viking gas cooking, a […]

Matt Goyer

September 3, 2026

End-of-dock with uninterrupted views straight down the Montlake Cut, this rare front-row floating home offers the quintessential Seattle “houseboat” lifestyle. You own the moorage as a member of theco-op dock, complete with your own private boat slip, low-bank bulkhead waterfront, and two expansive decks designed for effortless outdoor entertaining, swimming, and launching your paddleboard. Inside, […]

Matt Goyer

September 2, 2026

Can you believe it’s September already? I’m definitely in denial. Summer is my favorite season. Sigh. Between the potential Seattle Public Schools strike, especially with school starting prior to Labor Day this year (!?), and high mortgage rates, there is plenty to complain about this week. But instead of complaining, here’s what’s happening with Seattle area real […]

Matt Goyer

August 26, 2026

Is anyone still in Seattle this week, or is everyone squeezing in one last summer vacation? (Unless you have kids in Mercer Island elementary schools, who started today! And here I thought it was criminal that Seattle Public Schools is starting before Labor Day, assuming teachers don’t strike 😂). We haven’t had much of a […]

Matt Goyer

August 19, 2026

We’re in the middle of the mid-summer slowdown, or are we? The Rumor Mill Market Movers Team Updates 🏠 Homes We’re Selling Wonder what your home is worth? Just hit reply. 🍿 Our Latest YouTube Video 🏠 Listings That Caught Our Eye Last Week 📰 Must-Read Real Estate News Sellers Still Surprisingly Active Seattle: 306 […]

Matt Goyer

August 18, 2026

Rare opportunity to own a huge 20×110 deep-water boat slip with sweeping views of the city skyline and Space Needle. Incredible flexibility with space to dock a large yacht or accommodate two houseboats up to 20×37 each. Enjoy a beautiful, well-maintained dock with no real estate or personal property taxes for your slip. Dues cover […]

Matt Goyer

August 13, 2026

Last week, we looked at the surprising resilience of Seattle’s single-family home prices in the face of increasing inventory. The Downtown Seattle condo market, however, tells a very different story. Check out the median price per square foot chart below; Downtown Seattle condos ($621/sq ft) have essentially reset to 2016 levels, erasing nearly a decade […]

Matt Goyer

August 5, 2026

The “summer slowdown” is officially here, though many of our buyers are clearly not on vacation. It’s been a busy week: On a brighter note: We’re thrilled for our floating home on the 2031 dock in Eastlake, which just went pending with a fast close! It’s a good reminder: if you are paying cash and […]

Matt Goyer

July 29, 2026

Happy Seafair! The summer slowdown has officially arrived, and we have about five weeks of it left. Here’s how to take advantage of it: Hello Penthouse 4202 at Bellevue Towers We just listed Penthouse 4202 at Bellevue Towers, and this one is truly special. Bellevue Towers remains the largest and most popular condo building in […]

Matt Goyer

July 27, 2026

Enjoy sweeping views of Lake Washington, Mt Rainier, and Bellevue with downtown Seattle and the Olympics in the background from the floor-to-ceiling windows in this huge penthouse atop Bellevue Towers. Over 3,400 SF of sun-drenched luxury features: quartzite and Calacatta stone surfaces, new cabinetry, a statement fireplace, updated Crestron modern LED lighting, and Lutron motorized […]

Matt Goyer

July 23, 2026

The market, however? Not so much. We’re starting to feel the typical summer slowdown; fewer new listings are popping up, and many sellers are asking, “Where are all the buyers?” Looking at the chart below, last week was the fifth slowest week of the year for Seattle buyers putting homes under contract. Plus we’re definitely […]