With smart planning, high-quality craftsmanship, integrated amenities, and tech built in, developers are delivering both aspirational and attainable resort living and seeing strong market success.

Real estate professionals must meet first-time buyers with empathy, tools, and strategic thinking to convert fear into ownership.

Over the past five years, affordability-driven buyers have reshaped regional development—pointing to a future where attainable homeownership aligns with thoughtful transit investment across growing exurban communities.

The “Great Wealth Migration”—the shift of financial assets from Baby Boomers to younger generations—will elevate housing demand among Millennials and Gen Xers in Seattle/Bellevue, especially as they gain down-payment resources or inherit properties.