Is Washington's Housing Market Shifting? My KOMO News Town Hall Appearance

I recently joined KOMO News as the featured King & Snohomish County realtor for their town hall, "Is Washington's Housing Market Shifting? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know." It was a great chance to speak directly to what buyers and sellers across our region are actually experiencing right now — not the headlines, but the real, on-the-ground conditions shaping decisions today.

What We Covered

My take: the market is shifting — it's balancing. For buyers, that means more room to breathe. This is the biggest financial decision most people will ever make, and a balanced market gives buyers the time to actually think it through instead of racing the competition.

For sellers, balance doesn't mean lower expectations — it means the fundamentals matter more than ever. Homes that are priced right, presented right, and guided by the right agent are still commanding top dollar. The market hasn't turned against sellers; it's just stopped rewarding guesswork.

Having worked through both boom markets and the 2008 downturn, I brought a perspective grounded in what actually moves a transaction forward — not just market theory.

Watch the Full Segment

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Thinking About Buying or Selling?

Market conditions shift by neighborhood, price point, and timing — the town hall format only allows for so much detail. If you're weighing whether now's the right time to buy or sell in King or Snohomish County, I'm happy to walk through your specific situation and what it means for your goals.

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