Brenner Hill Real Estate

10/13/2026

Do You Know How Much Equity You Have?

10/11/2026

Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it.

10/09/2026

Midcentury Charm with Thoughtful Updates 🏡
7529 31st Ave SW, Seattle WA 98126 | MLS # 2591026 | BrennerHill
🛌 2 Beds | 🚽1 Bath | 📐 1,025 sq/ft Total (including detached office)

https://youtu.be/aGKa4PhdLfU

Midcentury charm meets thoughtful updates in this inviting home, where natural light, oak hardwoods and a flexible floor plan create a comfortable setting. Large picture windows and solar tubes bring in abundant natural daylight, while fresh interior paint adds a crisp, refreshed feel. The kitchen retains original built-in cabinetry, complemented by cork flooring, pantry storage and a dishwasher. The spacious primary bedroom opens to the back deck, while the second bedroom features a cedar-lined closet.

A heated studio attached to the detached garage offers flexible space for an office, hobbies or dedicated workout room. The fully fenced backyard features a large deck, concrete fire pit and low-maintenance landscaping. Recent improvements include a new roof, sub-roof, gutters and exterior electrical, along with fresh exterior paint.

For more information and pricing, view the home’s website:

https://www.brennerhill.com/property/westwood

-Steve & Sandra
And as always, if you have any additional real estate questions, feel free to call/text us any time! We're always here to help!
Brenner | Hill Real Estate
Windermere Real Estate /Northwest
Steve — 206-769-9577 | [email protected]
Sandra — 206-271-7100 | [email protected]
Brennerhill.com
Equal Housing Opportunity

10/08/2026

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.

10/06/2026

Buyers Have More Room To Negotiate Right Now

10/05/2026

Buyers Are Back with More Choices and Less Urgency

The Northwest Seattle and Southwest Snohomish County markets continue to show signs of increased buyer activity, even as mortgage rates move higher. In Northwest Seattle, 77 homes went under contract over the past two weeks, up 20% from the previous period. Southwest Snohomish County also saw an increase, with pending sales up 11%. This continues a trend we've been watching over the past several weeks: after the slower activity around Labor Day, buyers appear to be re-engaging with the market. Interestingly, this is happening even as the 30-year fixed rate has risen from 7.0% to 7.25%, suggesting that buyers who are ready to move are continuing to adjust to the higher-rate environment.

In Northwest Seattle, inventory remains relatively steady at 450 homes, while new listings slowed to 73 over the past two weeks. With fewer new listings but stronger pending activity, buyers are absorbing a greater share of the available inventory. There is also an important shift in how homes are selling. Over the past eight weeks, an average of 27% of homes sold above their list price, while 36% sold below list price. While most homes are still selling at or above their asking price, the larger share selling below list is another indication that buyers have more negotiating power than they did in the more competitive markets of recent years. Pricing a home correctly from the start is increasingly important, particularly as buyers have more choices and are less likely to stretch for a home that doesn't feel appropriately priced.

Southwest Snohomish County saw a similar decline in new listings, with 66 added over the past two weeks, while 59 homes went under contract, up 11%, and closed sales jumped 68% to 67. Price per square foot was $466, down 6% from the previous period. Overall, we're seeing a market that is more balanced than it was a year or two ago: buyers are active, but they are also more selective and have more room to negotiate. For sellers, the message continues to be consistent—good preparation, realistic pricing and strong presentation matter more than ever.


https://www.brennerhill.com/blog/monday-nw-seattle-sw-snoco-real-estate-market-update-october-5-2026/

As always, if you have any additional real estate questions, feel free to call/text us any time! We're always here to help!

-Steve & Sandra

Brenner | Hill Real Estate
Windermere Real Estate /Northwest
Steve — 206-769-9577 | [email protected]
Sandra — 206-271-7100 | [email protected]
Brennerhill.com

Equal Housing Opportunity

10/04/2026

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

10/01/2026

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

09/29/2026

More Homes for Sale Now Than Any Time Since 2019

09/27/2026

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.