Laura Polt / Windermere Real Estate

11/02/2026

The Eastside housing market is shifting this fall with rising inventory and more negotiating power for buyers. 🍂 🏡 In September, the median residential sold price was $1.425 million, down 10% year over year, while active listings increased 49%. With mortgage rates above 7%, buyers may find more opportunities to negotiate, while sellers will need to focus on strategic pricing and presentation. Read the latest update to learn more about what these trends mean for the Eastside market. If you're getting ready to make a move, let's get connected!

September brought a mixed picture across our four markets, but, overall, homes are taking longer to sell and more are requiring a price adjustment, a clear sign that the competitive urgency of recent years has given way to a slower, more deliberate market. For buyers, that means genuine negotiating....

10/29/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | Saturday, October 31 | 12 - 3 PM

Looking for a little more privacy without sacrificing comfort?

Come explore this inviting one-level retreat in Woodinville! Tucked away on a private lane, this beautifully updated home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,650 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space on nearly an acre.

✨ Highlights include a remodeled chef’s kitchen, spacious great room with two sitting areas, flexible space for a home office or guests, and an expansive deck overlooking the peaceful backyard. Plus, enjoy access to Northshore schools!

📍 16616 212th Avenue NE, Woodinville
💰 $870,000

Stop by Saturday and see what makes this private Woodinville retreat so special. I’d love to welcome you in!

10/27/2026

Helping clients navigate a move to the Pacific Northwest, especially from out of state, is such a rewarding part of this work. We’re grateful for the trust our clients place in us to make the process feel organized, efficient, and a little less overwhelming, even when time and distance make things more complicated. Thank you for trusting us with such an important move and for the kind words!

10/23/2026

One of the best parts of living in the Seattle area is having so many ways to explore our beautiful city!

Dave and I recently took the light rail downtown, enjoyed the views, and wandered through Olympic Sculpture Park. From the iconic skyline to the waterfront and public art, Seattle always offers something worth slowing down to appreciate.

It’s a great reminder of what makes this community such a special place to call home. 🌿🏙️

10/21/2026

What if the best part of your next home wasn’t just the house itself, but everything happening right outside your front door? 🏡

Developers are reimagining suburban living with walkable streets, neighborhood coffee shops, pocket parks, and more opportunities for residents to connect. We’re seeing this concept take shape right here on the Eastside in Issaquah’s Talus community, where local spots like Trailhead Taps & Bottles and Glossy Beans Cafe are creating places for neighbors to gather.

As homebuyers rethink what matters most, convenience, connection, and a sense of community are becoming meaningful parts of the home search.

Would you trade a little yard space for a neighborhood that makes it easier to connect?
https://getthewreport.com/the-state-of-real-estate/suburban-developers-are-trading-big-yards-for-a-stronger-sense-of-connection/

10/17/2026

Neighborhood spotlight: Wilburton, Bellevue

What if you could spend the morning wandering through botanical gardens, take the kids to visit farm animals, and still be just minutes from Downtown Bellevue? That’s part of the appeal of Wilburton.

This Bellevue neighborhood blends green spaces and established residential streets with convenient city access and exciting changes taking shape nearby.

- Get outside: Explore the Bellevue Botanical Garden’s 53 acres of gardens, woodlands and wetlands.

- Enjoy a little farm life: Kelsey Creek Farm Park offers historic barns, farm animals and open green spaces.

- Stay connected: With light rail access and connections to the Eastrail corridor, getting around the Eastside has another level of convenience.

- Look ahead: New development and Bellevue’s long-term plans are bringing more housing, mixed-use spaces and improved connections to the area.

Wilburton is a great reminder that finding the right neighborhood is about more than the home itself. It’s about how you want to live, what you want nearby and how you want to connect with the community around you.

Have you explored Wilburton lately? What’s your favorite spot in the neighborhood?

10/17/2026

Being a real estate agent is about more than helping people buy and sell homes. It’s about being part of the community that makes a place feel like home!

I recently joined the Bridle Trails Community Club for an Adopt-a-Street litter cleanup, helping keep our neighborhood beautiful for everyone who lives, works, and spends time here.

I’m grateful to be part of such a wonderful community and love finding ways to give back to the place we call home! 🫶

10/14/2026

The potential sale of The Bellevue Collection a story about a how much the Eastside has grown into a vibrant, highly-connected community where people choose to live, work, shop, dine, and spend their time. For local homeowners and buyers, that continued investment and activity can be an important part of the bigger picture, contributing to the amenities, economic opportunities, and appeal of the communities surrounding Downtown Bellevue. Read the article for a closer look at what could be next for one of the Eastside’s most recognizable destinations:

Bellevue’s core shopping destination may be changing hands. The Freeman family, longtime owners of Kemper Development Co., announced late August that it’s exploring a sale of the Bellevue Collection, the 5.5-million-square-foot complex that anchors downtown Bellevue. The family says the decision...

10/09/2026

The Eastside market is shifting, creating new opportunities for buyers while making strategy especially important for sellers. The September median sold price came in at $1,425,000, with 28% of homes selling below asking and another 49% selling after a price change. At 4.1 months of inventory, buyers have more choices and negotiating power than they did in a tighter market. If you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s talk about how to make the most of today’s conditions. 🏠

10/03/2026

If your dream home involves a little more peace and quiet, a lot more privacy, and absolutely no stairs, this one is worth a look..

JUST LISTED in Woodinville!

Tucked away on nearly an acre down a private lane, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler* is surrounded by nature and designed for easy everyday living. Inside, the huge great room gives you plenty of space to spread out, gather, and entertain, while the remodeled kitchen is the true heart of the home.

Step outside to the expansive deck and peaceful backyard, where it feels like you’re miles away from it all!

$870,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,650 SF | 0.97 Acres

Come experience the privacy and setting for yourself..
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Saturday and Sunday, 1-4p