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The Bellevue Journal
One email a month: what sold, what is listed, what it means for Bellevue owners and buyers. Written by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker.
Neighborhood
Buying New Build vs. Resale in Bellevue 2026: What the Premium Actually Buys
New builds in Bellevue typically carry a premium over comparable resale homes, and that premium buys a builder warranty, current energy codes, modern floor plans, and zero deferred maintenance. Here's what you get on each side and how to decide.
October 15, 2026 · 3 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
Strategic Advice
Seattle Buyer Agreement: What to Negotiate Before You Sign in 2026
Seattle buyers are now asked to sign a buyer agreement before the first showing. Here is what to negotiate on length, compensation, cancellation, and services before you commit.
October 15, 2026 · 2 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
New Advice
Pricing a Sammamish Home When Days on Market Hit 47: What to Do Now
If your Sammamish listing just crossed 47 days on market, buyers and their agents have already noticed. The fix is a disciplined price reset based on what's actually competing against you right now.
October 15, 2026 · 2 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist
Market Insight
Kirkland Lakefront vs. Lake View Home Price Premium: What Buyers and Sellers See in 2026
Lakefront homes in Kirkland trade at a steep premium per square foot over comparable lake view properties, driven by private shoreline access, lot scarcity, and dock rights. Here is what drives the gap and how buyers and sellers should respond.
October 15, 2026 · 3 min read
By Adriano Tori, Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Strategist