Sammamish, WA Housing Market Update 2026
What buyers, sellers, move-up families, and relocation buyers need to know right now. Updated June 2026 | By Mark Popach, Sammamish real estate agent at Popach & Co. Sammamish at a Glance Sammamish sits on a plateau east of Lake Sammamish in King County, about 20 miles east of Seattle and 10 miles from Bellevue. […]
Selling Your Kirkland Home in 2026: What the Market Actually Rewards
Kirkland is one of the strongest seller markets on the Eastside. Demand for homes near Lake Washington, in walkable neighborhoods with easy access to major employers, has stayed consistent through market cycles that softened conditions elsewhere. But selling well in Kirkland in 2026 requires more than a favorable market. It requires understanding how this specific […]
Buying a Home in Issaquah WA: What Buyers Get Wrong and How to Get It Right
Issaquah draws buyers for reasons that are easy to list: Issaquah School District, mountain access, reasonable proximity to both Bellevue and Seattle, and price points that sit below Kirkland and Bellevue for comparable square footage. Those are real advantages and they hold up under scrutiny. What buyers often miss is that Issaquah is not one […]
What Seattle Home Sellers Need to Know Before Listing in 2026
The Seattle home seller who listed in 2022 and the one listing in 2026 are operating in fundamentally different environments. Two years ago, sellers could price aggressively, skip preparation, and expect multiple offers within days. Today, the inventory is up 34% year-over-year, homes are averaging 21 to 38 days on the market, and buyers are […]
Bothell, WA Housing Market Update 2026
What buyers, sellers, move-up families, and value-focused buyers need to know right now. Updated May 2026 | By Mark Popach, Bothell real estate agents at Popach & Co. Bothell’s housing inventory has nearly doubled year-over-year, up 93.6% as of early 2026, while the median home value sits around $950,000 to $1.1 million depending on the […]
Kirkland, WA Housing Market Update 2026
What buyers, sellers, move-up families, and anyone considering Kirkland needs to know right now. Updated May 2026 | By Mark Popach, Kirkland real estate agents at Popach & Co. Kirkland home prices are up 2.6% year-over-year as of March 2026, with a median sale price of $1.4 million and homes selling in an average of […]
Buying a Home in Redmond, WA: What Tech Professionals and Relocating Buyers Need to Know
Redmond is the most misread city on the Eastside. Buyers who have not lived here assume it is a bedroom community for Microsoft employees and not much else. What they find when they start looking seriously is a city with genuine neighborhood depth, a trail and outdoor access network that is better than anything Bellevue […]
Bellevue vs Seattle: Which Side of the Lake Actually Fits Your Life?
Twenty minutes separates Bellevue from Seattle. Cross the 520 bridge and you move between two genuinely different ways of living. Both cities are exceptional. Both have strong schools, excellent dining, access to major employers, and natural beauty that most parts of the country cannot touch. The question is not which one is better. It is […]
Bellevue or Kirkland? How to Choose the Right Eastside City for Your Next Home
Most buyers who end up choosing between Bellevue and Kirkland do not make a bad decision. Both cities are genuinely good places to live. The problem is that many people pick for the wrong reasons, or pick without fully understanding what the difference actually feels like once they are living it. They look at price […]
