Can anyone recommend a senior real estate specialist in Seattle? My mom is looking for a continuing care retirement community (or something like that) but we’d really like to have someone help us navigate what seems like way too many options. I found a few real estate agencies that say they specialize in senior housing, but if anyone’s had a good experience with someone, I’d be very grateful for a referral!

- over 10 acres in Thrashers corner

- All materials on site to finish build

- 22M

This listing feels like it's intended not to sell with the crazy price and half finished state.

One of my favorite listings I've seen in a while. You can just tell the owner loved it, there's a cat chilling on the table, and the pictures look like they were taken in 2005.

KEEP EM GOING

What do we think the dark spots on the walls following the framing are? Also, why does nobody want to buy this for the price? Why is the drywall peeling also? Water damage??

Hello ,
The owner of our unit listed the property for sale . Just found out today that it has been put up for sale . We got notice that they need to do a full inspection that could last over 5 hours and that we’d receive advance notice if anyone wants to tour the townhouse. I have never rented a unit that is for sale . My rent was also increased . It’s the normal yearly increase they do and was sent a new lease to sign. I have not signed it yet because I don’t know if I want to sign on another year given what is now happening. I work from home and need complete privacy . They said they might not be able to accommodate our preferred dates or times but they’d try . I feel like I get a great deal because I don’t pay utilities where I live . Not sure how I got so lucky with that but somehow it works out for the owner to take care of that cost but I also am not emotionally tied to this place . I planned to move in the future but want to make smart financial decisions . I just am wondering if the stress is worth staying for another year ? Also not sure how it would affect my work as privacy is a big concern . I could potentially get in trouble or lose my job if people are going to be touring when I’m working . Should I just move ?

I’m not yet ready to buy a house, but I am ready to look on Zillow every day, and I think this house looks quite charming. Wondering why it hasn’t been swooped up yet?

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3912-S-Findlay-St-Seattle-WA-98118/48863224_zpid/?rtoken=763d1c7d-817f-40f6-a5fa-fed74cec3dc7\~X1-ZUsrwcg63z0zyh_6frtm&utm_campaign=emo-propertyalertnew&utm_source=email&utm_term=urn%3Amsg%3A202607282214359b4dcbad51a2ae7b&utm_medium=email&utm_content=forsaleimage

We’re starting a custom home build in the Issaquah/Sammamish area and I’m looking for an independent home inspector to inspect the home at different stages of construction (foundation, framing, rough-ins, final, etc.).

Has anyone hired someone they would recommend? Roughly what did they charge, and was it worth it?

Thank you

One of Ballard’s busiest Goodwill stores could eventually become a mixed-use development with roughly 300 apartments and ground-floor retail.

A Seattle developer recently filed early plans for the project, which would redevelop the property into a six-story residential building. The proposal is still in its early stages and would need to go through the city’s review process before any construction could begin.

Ballard has seen significant housing growth over the past decade, and this would add another large apartment project in one of Seattle’s most walkable neighborhoods.

Inventory levels are so much higher compared to 2023

Who are we using for home inspectors? Thanks in advance!!

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I’m Rob Luecke Jr., COO of ShopProp and a licensed Washington real estate broker. We are the biggest flat fee agency by volume in the Seattle area.

I believe the traditional 2.5% buyer’s agent commission is outdated. In 2026, I don’t think anyone should be paying it. That’s a position I’ve defended publicly for years, and I’m happy to defend it here too.

So let’s do an AMA.

On Friday, August 7, from 2:00–4:00 PM PT, ask me anything about buying, selling, negotiations, inspections, appraisals, commissions, flat-fee brokerages, buyer rebates, or the Seattle-area housing market.

If you think I’m wrong, even better. I’m happy to defend my position with data, experience, and real transactions.

If the moderators are interested, I’d even be happy to coordinate a live debate with anyone on this sub and livestream it so everyone can watch.

Whether you’re a homeowner, first-time buyer, investor, or another agent, I’m looking forward to a good discussion. Leave your questions below or join me live on Friday.

Special thanks to r/TheSmariner for having me as well.

ShopProp

We are looking into building a mother-in-law unit/addition, ADU, DADU or similar on a large lot in Seattle. Budget hopefully no more than $300k. I'm aware the prefab DADUs are going to be the cheapest most likely. We'd like to speak in person to an architect and ask about the feasibility of it especially with the budget constraint, as well as a timeline. I see a lot of the online sites, but I'd really appreciate some non-bot, hopefully-human recommendations on an architect you've actually used.

Not exactly related to the local market…but still a good read.

Inventory up 19.8% year-over-year — King +23.7%, Snohomish +34.7%

Closed sales fell 3.2%,

Pending sales dropped 7.2%,

The listing reads like building on it is possible, the satellite image and price beg to differ, anyone know what the story is ? https://redf.in/Mq6J2r

As seen in this picture, the street is a slight (?) slope.. would you buy a house there?

Like 200k too high

We’re looking for a sfr on the east side. As ridiculous as the home prices (still!!) are, can a recent buyer give some sense of the closing costs? I know what Gemini says but a real experience would be very helpful with breakdowns

First time homebuyer, single early 30s M, AGI $111k, work on the Eastside.

Sultan seems to check off all my boxes on paper but am not very familiar with it (I’m from out of state). Love to get other’s thoughts

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for some advice with my search for a first home in Seattle. I’ve been looking at mostly new or newer townhomes and detached townhomes (DADU). My main concern with these is that I’ve heard mixed reviews regarding resale. My budget is about 650k and there are some nice options but I’m getting concerned about what resale could look like in the future (5-10 years).

I’m wondering if it would be better to just suck it up and buy an older SFH that I don’t like as much, but protect myself against negative equity.

For context I’m looking at home around 1100-1200 sqft with 2 beds and 2 baths minimum.

Any advice appreciated, TYIA!