Seattle seems to have some affordable pockets now, back when we were in the market in 2018, the townhouse we were in skyrocketed in value and the rent kept going up. We finally bought a place in Renton, which was affordable.
Now it seems that Seattle prices dipped (ignoring Queen Anne) and all the neighboring suburban towns skyrocketed: Carnation is hitting >US$1M? Monroe pushing $700k-$800k? Homes in Kirkland have always been high, but looking at $2M-$3M. Insane. I want a quieter neighborhood for my family, but doesn't look like I can move, ever. I feel trapped in, and if I'm not alone in my situation, inventory will remain low, keeping these prices high and unaffordable.
Now it seems that Seattle prices dipped (ignoring Queen Anne) and all the neighboring suburban towns skyrocketed: Carnation is hitting >US$1M? Monroe pushing $700k-$800k? Homes in Kirkland have always been high, but looking at $2M-$3M. Insane. I want a quieter neighborhood for my family, but doesn't look like I can move, ever. I feel trapped in, and if I'm not alone in my situation, inventory will remain low, keeping these prices high and unaffordable.