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I am Brandice Raybourn, a Coldwell Banker Danforth real estate broker. I answer local buying and selling questions using NWMLS data, current market activity, and the practical details that broad statistics and online estimates often leave out. If your city or question is not covered yet, email me and tell me what you would like me to answer next.

Where Did Bellevue Homes Still Sell Above Asking in July 2026?

Where Did Bellevue Homes Still Sell Above Asking in July 2026?

Where Did Bellevue Homes Still Sell Above Asking in July 2026?Brandice Raybourn
Published on: 08/08/2026

Bellevue above-list sales clustered most visibly in ZIP code 98006 and Somerset, even as citywide buyers gained negotiating room.

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Which Bellevue Price Ranges Gave Buyers the Most Negotiating Power?

Which Bellevue Price Ranges Gave Buyers the Most Negotiating Power?

Which Bellevue Price Ranges Gave Buyers the Most Negotiating Power?Brandice Raybourn
Published on: 07/08/2026

Bellevue resale results varied sharply by price. See where July buyers negotiated the largest median discounts and where sellers held firmer.

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Are Bellevue Buyers Gaining Negotiating Power in August 2026?

Are Bellevue Buyers Gaining Negotiating Power in August 2026?

Are Bellevue Buyers Gaining Negotiating Power in August 2026?Brandice Raybourn
Published on: 05/08/2026

Bellevue buyers had 43% more homes to choose from in July 2026 while sales and seller price retention declined. Here is where negotiating power shifted.

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Where Can You Buy a Home in Bellevue? A Neighborhood Guide by Budget & Home Type

Where Can You Buy a Home in Bellevue? A Neighborhood Guide by Budget & Home Type

Where Can You Buy a Home in Bellevue? A Neighborhood Guide by Budget & Home TypeBrandice Raybourn
Published on: 23/07/2026

Wondering where your budget fits in Bellevue? Explore Bellevue neighborhoods by home type and price point, plus monthly market insights from local broker Brandice Raybourn using NWMLS data.

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If I Were Buying in Bellevue Today, Where Would I Have the Most Negotiating Power?

If I Were Buying in Bellevue Today, Where Would I Have the Most Negotiating Power?

If I Were Buying in Bellevue Today, Where Would I Have the Most Negotiating Power?Brandice Raybourn
Published on: 04/06/2026

Using Bellevue market data to identify where buyers may have more room to negotiate in today's market.

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Where Is All the Inventory Sitting in Bellevue Right Now?

Where Is All the Inventory Sitting in Bellevue Right Now?

Where Is All the Inventory Sitting in Bellevue Right Now?Brandice Raybourn
Published on: 04/06/2026

A look at where Bellevue's housing inventory is concentrated by housing type and price range using May 2026 NWMLS data.

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Understanding HOAs Before You Buy (What Most Buyers Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late)

Understanding HOAs Before You Buy (What Most Buyers Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late)Brandice Raybourn Published on: 26/04/2026

Here’s how to spot red flags, understand assessments, and know what you’re really buying.

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