Luxury Home Listings Surge 84% in King County: What It Means for Buyers & Sellers

Luxury Home Listings Surge 84% in King County: What It Means for Buyers & Sellers

Jul 1, 2026

Luxury home inventory in King County has surged by 84% compared to last year, and that is creating a very different market for buyers and sellers across Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, Redmond, and Seattle's Eastside.

In this video, I break down:

✅ Why luxury listings are increasing so rapidly
✅ The impact of Washington's new high-income tax policies
✅ How tech layoffs and stock compensation are affecting demand
✅ Why the luxury market is behaving differently than the mid-range market
✅ What buyers can negotiate today that they couldn't a few years ago
✅ How luxury sellers need to adjust their pricing strategy
✅ Why some homes are sitting while others still attract multiple offers

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is assuming that all real estate markets are moving the same way. They're not.

The luxury market, the move-up market, the first-time buyer market, and the condo market are all behaving differently right now.

If you're considering buying or selling a luxury property in Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, Redmond, Issaquah, or Seattle, this is information you'll want to understand before making your next move.

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🏢 Emily Cressey, Realtor
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