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Seattle & Bellevue real estate blog.

Buying, selling, investing and market data — written by the licensed team that works these neighborhoods every day.

Aerial view of Bellevue Washington neighborhoods and downtown skyline

August 31, 2026 · 8 min

2026 Bellevue Real Estate: Which Neighborhood Offers Better Returns?

By Maggie Sun, Managing Broker · Last updated: August 2026 Who this article is for: Buyers who have decided to purchase a rental property (either owner-occupied or investment-only) in Bellevue and need to compare neighborhoods. Your next step after reading: Using the same evaluation framework, identify 1–2 neighborhoods that best align with your "cash flow" or "long-term value" goals before starting property tours. Data source: City-level transaction data comes from NWMLS, covering Bellevue.

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Exterior of a Bellevue, WA home staged for sale

August 31, 2026 · 6 min

Is 2026 the Right Time to Sell Your Bellevue Home? Pricing & Timing

Author: Maggie Sun, Managing Broker · Updated: August 2026 · Primary Sources: Company Seller Guide Framework V3.0, NWMLS Monthly Data This article addresses one decision: Whether to sell your Bellevue home in 2026, when to list it, and at what price. Out of scope: Buyer processes, school district rankings, cross-city comparisons. Data parameters: NWMLS closed sales, geographic focus on Bellevue city limits and sub-markets, property type limited to Single-Family Residences (SFRs).

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Cost to Sell a House in Seattle 2026 | Maggie RE

August 31, 2026 · 4 min

The Complete Guide to Selling a Home in Seattle in 2026

By Maggie Sun, Managing Broker · Data: NWMLS closed sales, three-month rolling window through June 2026 unless a line states otherwise This is the single Seattle seller pillar. No second full selling guide will be publis

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Bellevue vs Seattle: Which City Should You Buy a Home In?

August 31, 2026 · 4 min

Bellevue or Seattle? 2026 Homebuying Comparison (Updated)

Author: Maggie Sun, Managing Broker · Data Source: NWMLS closed transactions, unless otherwise noted, reflects a rolling 3-month window through June 2026. This page is an updated version of the old comparison page without creating a new URL. Key updates: All metrics now use City vs City comparisons, removed expired 102.4% sale-to-list ratio, added H1 2026 inventory and DOM figures, eliminated off-topic content like ROI/school rankings/FIRPTA (now linked internally). Data Definition: Unless specified as Condomin...

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Buy a House in Seattle, Washington: 2026 Guide | Maggie Sun Real Estate Group

August 31, 2026 · 4 min

Buying a House in Seattle, WA: The 2026 Local Guide

By Maggie Sun, Managing Broker · Data: NWMLS closed sales, three-month rolling window through June 2026 unless a line states otherwise Update to the existing buyer guide, not a new URL. Data definitions: market figures a

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Greater Seattle housing market, August 2026

August 31, 2026 · 6 min

Greater Seattle Housing Market Update: August 2026

By Maggie Sun, Managing Broker · Data window: NWMLS closed sales through the most recent reported month, August 2026 report Who this is for: buyers and sellers who need to know what changed in the Greater Seattle market

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Seattle Public Schools attendance boundaries

August 31, 2026 · 5 min

Buying a Home for Seattle Public Schools in 2026

By Maggie Sun, Managing Broker · Updated August 2026 · Based on our buyer seminar on school-area home buying Scope: this article covers Seattle Public Schools (SPS) only. Bellevue, Lake Washington and Issaquah districts

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Eastside Washington neighborhood representing Bellevue, Issaquah, and Lake Washington school district areas

August 25, 2026 · 9 min

Bellevue vs Issaquah vs Lake Washington Districts

A side-by-side comparison of the Eastside's three main school districts — geography, verified city price data, commute, boundary-change risk, and a 6-step checklist to verify assignment before you offer.

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