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How Many Tech Workers Need to Get Laid Off Before Seattle Home Prices Crash?

Seattle's housing market is facing growing uncertainty. With tech layoffs making headlines, home sales slowing, and buyers becoming increasingly cautious, one big question is emerging: How many tech jobs need to disappear before Seattle home prices actually crash?

In this episode, Anton Stetner takes a closer look at the Seattle housing market in 2026, examining how job losses, economic uncertainty, mortgage rates, and changing buyer behavior are affecting real estate across Washington State.

Seattle's technology industry has played a major role in driving housing demand and home values for years. But as the job market shifts, could layoffs at major tech companies trigger a wave of home sales and falling prices? Or is the market simply experiencing a slowdown rather than an actual crash?

In this episode, Anton explores:

• Seattle Tech Layoffs: How employment uncertainty could impact housing demand and home prices.
• King County Housing Market: Why slowing home sales don't necessarily mean prices are crashing.
• Buyer Behavior: Why buyers are holding back, even as negotiating opportunities increase.
• New Construction Opportunities: Where buyers may find better deals and builder incentives.
• Mortgage Rate Predictions: What changing interest rates could mean for the remainder of 2026.
• Seattle Real Estate Outlook: What buyers, sellers, and investors should watch heading into 2027.

The difference between a housing market slowdown and a full-scale crash matters, especially when you're making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.

Whether you're thinking about buying a home, selling your property, or investing in Washington State real estate, understanding what's happening beneath the headlines can help you make more informed decisions.

Will tech layoffs finally push Seattle home prices down, or will the housing market prove more resilient than expected?

🎧 Listen to the full episode for Anton's analysis of Seattle's changing real estate market.

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Welcome to the Anton Stetner Podcast, where we break down real estate, economics, investing, housing policy, and the trends shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, business owner, or simply trying to make sense of today's economy, you'll find practical insights, market analysis, and conversations with industry experts designed to help you make smarter financial decisions.

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