Henry Shim Group Seattle In Numbers Vol. 7 | July 8, 2026 | A Note From Us Good morning. July is doing exactly what July does around here: sunshine, packed calendars, and a market that's finally giving buyers room to breathe. This week we're watching inventory keep climbing across King County, catching up on what the Xbox news out of Redmond actually means for the ground under our feet, and pointing you toward three of our favorite ways to spend the weekend. Let's get into it. | | The Number 7,405 King County active listings, June 2026 Seattle King County REALTORS confirm that's up 16.9% from a year ago, and it didn't happen in one month. King County inventory climbed from 6,163 in April to 6,961 in May to 7,405 in June, three straight months of more homes hitting the market. Roughly one in six more houses to choose from than buyers had last summer. Here's the part that matters: prices didn't fall off a cliff to get there. King County's median sale price actually ticked up 1.6% from May to June, landing at $889,000, even with all that new supply. More choice for buyers, without the bottom falling out for sellers. That's what a market finding its balance looks like. | | What We're Seeing 605 Washington jobs cut in Microsoft's Xbox restructuring GeekWire reports Microsoft's Xbox division confirmed a new round of cuts this week, and the WARN notice puts real numbers on it: 605 Washington jobs eliminated, 493 of those in Redmond, effective September 4. It's the kind of headline that's become familiar in this market, and we won't pretend it doesn't sting for the families affected. Here's the ground truth from where we sit: the Eastside has absorbed bigger rounds than this before without a real price correction, and Microsoft's own statewide headcount is expected to hold steady near 52,000 despite the cuts. We're watching Redmond and Kirkland listing activity closely over the next few weeks to see if this shows up in showings or pricing. So far, it hasn't. | | Plain English Take Buyers have more homes to choose from than they've had in years, and sellers aren't getting punished for it, prices are holding. Rates are stubborn but stable. If you've been waiting for a sign to start looking or listing, this is about as balanced as this market has been in a while. |
| | This Week In Seattle Three ways to spend the weekend around Puget Sound, all within a short drive of our favorite neighborhoods. | 
| Batter Up Brewfest Saturday, July 11 · T-Mobile Park Local breweries take over T-Mobile Park for tastings ahead of the Mariners game against the Rays. Doors open at 11:30am, first pitch at 1:10pm. Learn More |
| West Seattle Summer Fest July 10 to 12 · The Junction West Seattle's biggest weekend of the year returns for three days of live music, food, and vendors filling California Ave SW. Free to attend, all ages welcome. Learn More |
| Ballard Music & Seafoodfest July 10 to 12 · Ballard Avenue The rebranded Ballard SeafoodFest brings a KEXP-curated lineup led by Built to Spill, plus 52 years of alder-smoked salmon tradition, arts and crafts, and a craft beer showcase. Learn More |
| | National 6.59% 30-year fixed mortgage rate, Mortgage News Daily That's essentially flat versus last week, and near the center of a range that's held for six to seven weeks now, the highest levels in about 10 months.
Nationally, Redfin's most recent weekly data shows pending home sales ticking up week over week even with rates elevated, and the median U.S. sale price hit a record $408,838, up nearly 3% year over year. Buyers are still showing up despite the cost of borrowing. | | Active Listings | 
| Just Listed 12215 44th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98178 $479,950 Turn key and completely refreshed, this beautifully updated Tukwila home is truly ready for its next owner. View Listing |
| Listings we like right now: | 
| Listing We Like 7525 NE 28th Place, Medina, WA 98039 $19,900,000 175 feet of Lake Washington waterfront, minutes from downtown Bellevue. View Listing |
| Listing We Like 1509 4th Avenue W, Seattle, WA 98119 $1,250,000 A 1922 Craftsman atop Queen Anne, fully renovated and fully inspected. View Listing |
| Listing We Like 9835 Triton Drive NW, Seattle, WA 98117 $1,695,000 Puget Sound views, beach access, and iconic Craftsman character in North Beach. View Listing |
| The rest of what we're selling: - A Ballard three bedroom with room to grow, $769,900
- A Bothell four bedroom on 167th, $999,900
- A second Bothell four bedroom on 183rd, $1,069,900
- A West Seattle three bedroom on 18th Ave, $749,900
- A Federal Way four bedroom priced to move, $649,950
- A West Seattle NR3 lot, build your own, $99,000
- A Queen Anne studio with direct downtown access and skyline views, $299,000
Just sold: - The Bothell condo at 14915 38th Dr SE #3033 closed June 24 at $529,000, proof that priced right still moves in this market
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