5 Most Affordable Greater Seattle Suburbs in 2026

I’ve lived in the Puget Sound for more than 40 years, and I still never take this area for granted. I’ve watched housing demand rise and the prices climb as well. Seattle’s median home price is hovering around $865,000 in 2026, and for many buyers, that number feels impossible. I recently sat down w

7 Tips for Moving Out of State: Learn From My Mistakes

Every week I talk to people relocating to Washington from California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, and all over the country. Some are moving for work. Some want a lifestyle change. Some are moving closer to family. Others are simply ready for something different. And while I spend a lot of time helping

The Harvest: Woodinville’s New Napa Moment

Tucked into the Sammamish River Valley just 20 minutes from Seattle, a transformation decades in the making is finally arriving. The Harvest—Woodinville’s most ambitious mixed-use development—is opening throughout 2026, and it may permanently change how people experience Woodinville wine country. Fo

Moving to Seattle from California: Pros, Cons, and What to Expect

Every week I work with buyers who are making the move to the Greater Seattle area. Some are coming from the Bay Area. Some from Los Angeles. Some from Sacramento or San Diego. The reasons are different  remote work freedom, the cost of California, a desire for something slower and greener and the fe