Luke Bartlett · Pinnacle Group
Original market analysis, seller strategy, buyer guidance, and Seattle real estate reporting, authored by Luke Bartlett.
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Market
Mortgage rates are near 7%, but buyers also have many more homes to choose from. Here is how that combination is changing the Seattle market.
By Luke Bartlett · September 2026 · 7 min read
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Market
Where Seattle housing stands today, which forces are most likely to shape the next two years, and how buyers, sellers and investors can plan without pretending anyone knows the exact outcome.
Luke Bartlett · September 2026 · 8 min read
Invest & Rent
Market rent, vacancy, operating expenses, capital reserves and financing all sit between gross rent and real return. Here is how I work through the numbers on a Seattle rental.
Luke Bartlett · September 2026 · 6 min read
Architecture & Design
Seattle housing stock is far more varied than the market statistics suggest. Learning to recognize what is difficult to recreate makes it easier to understand why some homes feel irreplaceable.
Luke Bartlett · September 2026 · 5 min read
Buy
Relocating to Seattle usually turns on how well you know the city rather than on a spreadsheet. Here is when renting first is genuinely useful, and when buying right away makes sense.
Luke Bartlett · September 2026 · 5 min read
Condos
Seattle condo inventory has increased, prices have adjusted, and buyers have become more selective. Here is what the latest numbers actually mean if you are considering buying or selling.
Luke Bartlett · July 2026 · 5 min read
Market
Inventory is rising. Some prices are correcting. Mortgage rates remain elevated. And yet, good homes are still selling. Here is a framework for understanding where the market actually stands.
Luke Bartlett · May 2026 · 5 min read
Condos
Buying a condominium means evaluating both the residence and the building. Here is what Seattle buyers should understand before deciding which property is actually the best fit.
Luke Bartlett · May 2026 · 4 min read
Neighborhoods
Four distinct versions of downtown Seattle living, from Belltown high-rises and South Lake Union to historic Pioneer Square and Seattle's transformed waterfront.
Luke Bartlett · May 2026 · 4 min read
Condos
A first-hand building guide to Insignia: the two towers, what drives price differences between similar residences, parking and storage, amenities, HOA documents, rental rules, financing, remodeling and resale.
Luke Bartlett · April 2026 · 11 min read
Condos
What a reserve study can tell you about a condominium's financial health, and why low monthly HOA dues are not always the bargain they appear to be.
Luke Bartlett · March 2026 · 4 min read
Buy
A beautiful kitchen may get your attention, but the most important parts of a Seattle home are not always visible in the listing photos. Here is what buyers should evaluate before making a decision.
Luke Bartlett · February 2026 · 4 min read
Sell
The preparation decisions that create the strongest buyer response, and where Seattle sellers can avoid spending money they may never get back.
Luke Bartlett · February 2026 · 4 min read
Sell
Timing, preparation, pricing, and presentation all play a role in how buyers respond to your home. Here is what Seattle sellers should consider before the listing goes live.
Luke Bartlett · January 2026 · 4 min read
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