I think you are right about waiting a bit, because right now what catalysts can you think of that would restart real estate market?

Lower interest rates? Don't think that is happening...

Higher incomes in your target are?

Great economy in general? And specifically for people buying these homes?

Market in Seattle area is about to enter a major correction area... WA Inventory hit 17,590 listings in March 2026, when the long-term average is only 10,785. And it keeps rising, recent tech layoffs are quickly resulting in more homes on the market here and prices are down year over year...

Harger: 8,630 homes are for sale in Seattle. In a normal April there are 4,600. The layoffs came first - MyNorthwest.com https://share.google/fSGvi0PXe5uPV3IkT