2026 Western WA Home Buying Guide: Navigate the Washington State Market Like a Pro!

Описание: If you are thinking about moving to Seattle, Bellevue, or Tacoma this year, you are entering a completely different real estate market than the one you read about in the headlines. The "Scarcity Economy" of the pandemic is over. Welcome to the 2026 Option Economy.

In this Ultimate Buyers Guide, I’m pulling back the curtain on what is really happening in the Western Washington housing market. From the massive "World Cup Effect" that is about to hit our infrastructure, to the specific "deal killers" (like sewer scopes and HOA resale certs) that are tanking transactions right now.

I’m Leah Courage, and I’m a Real Estate Broker here in Seattle. Today, I’m helping you navigate the "Great Housing Reset," avoid the neighborhoods that will drain your bank account, and find the pockets of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties where you can still build massive equity.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:21 Why are people moving here?
04:14 Economic Resilience
04:53 Zone 1
06:41 Zone 2
08:48 Zone 3
10:31 Weather
12:24 Transportation
14:49 Home Maintenance Costs
15:42 Taxes
19:08 The Seattle Freeze
20:31 Summary
22:22 Contact Us