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Jeff Reynolds is available for expert commentary on the Seattle condominium market.
Media Bio
Jeff Reynolds is a Seattle and Eastside condominium specialist and the founder of the Seattle Condo Authority. With 24 years in real estate and more than 20 years focused on condominium advisory, Jeff has closed 500+ transactions and publishes 210+ public building profiles.
Based at Compass Real Estate, Jeff provides building-level advisory for buyers and sellers across all of Seattle's urban neighborhoods, including Belltown, Downtown, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, and First Hill. His approach is advisory rather than transactional: he evaluates the building before the unit, and he is known for telling clients when a property is not right for them.
Jeff is a trusted source for journalists covering Seattle's real estate market, offering data-driven perspectives on condo pricing trends, HOA governance, new construction, and neighborhood transformation.
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Areas of Expertise
Jeff is available for interviews, quotes, and expert commentary on the following topics.
Seattle Condo Market Trends & Pricing
Data-driven analysis of pricing trends, inventory levels, and market velocity across all Seattle condo neighborhoods.
HOA Governance & Reserve Fund Analysis
Expert evaluation of HOA financial health, reserve study adequacy, special assessments, and governance red flags.
New Construction vs. Resale Evaluation
Comparative analysis of pre-sale new construction versus resale condominiums, including value trajectories and risk factors.
Neighborhood Transformation & Urban Development
How Seattle neighborhoods are evolving, the impact of transit, zoning changes, and new development on condo values.
First-Time Condo Buyer Advisory
Guidance for first-time buyers navigating HOA dues, building assessments, and the unique aspects of condo ownership.
Luxury Condo Market
Insights on Seattle's luxury condo segment including Escala, Four Seasons, Spire, and other premium properties.
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Media Coverage
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Quick Reference
Key Facts for Media
- 24 years in real estate; focused on Seattle-area condos since 2005
- 500+ transactions, ~$500M career sales volume
- 210+ public condo building profiles
- Founder of UrbanCondoSpaces.com (est. ~2005)
- Currently at Compass Real Estate
- Creator of Seattle Condo Authority (jeffreynoldsseattle.com)
- Acting president of Forum XXII
Expert Commentary
Recent Coverage & Insights
Browse Jeff's latest market analysis and expert commentary on the Seattle condo market.
Seattle's wealthiest families are quietly running the math on leaving. Their advisors should be running it with them.
Washington's 2026 tax stack (estate tax, the capital gains excise, and the new SB 6346 income tax) changes the math for Seattle condo owners with significant assets. Here is the integrated picture, compared against five no-income-tax states.
Seattle Condo Market Report Q1 2026: Downtown Seattle Pivots To A Buyer's Market
The Downtown Seattle condo median dropped to $599,000 in March 2026, down 12.4% year over year, while active inventory rose to 255 units and months-of-inventory climbed to 8.2. The NWMLS Area 701 data tells an honest story: Downtown Seattle is now a buyer's market. Here is what it means for Q2.
How to Sell a Luxury Condo in Seattle: The Complete Guide
Selling a luxury condo in Seattle requires a fundamentally different playbook than selling a house. This guide covers everything from building-level pricing strategy to the 9-pillar marketing approach that has generated $500M+ in condo sales.
How to Actually Evaluate a Seattle Condo as an Investment
Most buyers evaluate condos the way they evaluate houses. That math doesn't work. Here's how to run the real numbers before you buy.
Media Inquiries
Contact Jeff
For media inquiries, Jeff typically responds within 24 hours.