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Matt Goyer

October 1, 2026

“We’re so f———.” That was the email I got from another agent after last week’s newsletter. At the time, mortgage rates were at 7.17%. Today, they’re at 7.6%. You’d expect buyers to hit the brakes. But did they? Last week, buyers across Seattle and the Eastside put 314 homes under contract. Compare that to 351 […]

Matt Goyer

September 23, 2026

After a massive wave of new listings over the past two weeks, how many more will we see? Are any buyers out there? Early signals for the fall season: sellers far outnumber buyers (see the graphs below), and prices will likely be coming down once we have data for September and October. Here’s what we’re […]

Matt Goyer

September 16, 2026

Mortgage rates are at their highest point since January 2025, and we just logged the busiest week for new listings in the eight years we’ve been tracking this data—the only week on record to cross the 500 mark. Supply is surging while demand remains soft, putting immediate pressure on sellers. With the fall market wrapping […]

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 […]