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The Pacific Northwest is ready for you.

Congratulations on joining the Seattle Seahawks. Whether you're coming in through the draft, a trade, or a fresh signing. Landing in a new city is a lot to navigate on top of everything else. That's why we're here as your personal concierge for everything Seattle. No question is too small. Just ask.

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Your Dedicated Resource

Meet Roy Towse,
Your Guide to the PNW

One call gets you everything. Roy has been doing this for nearly 25 years. He knows this market, this city, and what athletes need better than anyone.

Roy Towse

Roy Towse

Founding & Managing Broker, Team Towse at Compass Washington

Nearly 25 years on the Eastside and Sammamish markets, with over nearly $2B in career transactions. Roy has been the trusted resource for Seattle Seahawks players, coaches, and staff for many years. helping them find housing, get settled, and make smart decisions about real estate in the Pacific Northwest. A member of the exclusive Compass Sports & Entertainment Division, Roy brings the discretion, market depth, and hands-on service that athletes and their families expect. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of eight handles every detail so your experience is seamless from first call to final signature.

Team Towse at Compass

Team Towse at Compass Washington

How We Help

From Signing Day
to Day One

Whether you need a short-term rental while you get settled, or you're ready to find your forever home in the PNW. We handle it all.

Modern Pacific Northwest luxury home

Housing & Real Estate

Short-term furnished rentals near the facility, apartments, condos, or luxury homes across Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, and beyond. We know every pocket of this market.

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Fine dining restaurant

Restaurants & Dining

Seattle's food scene is world class. From the Pike Place Market to Bellevue's upscale dining strip, we'll point you to the spots worth your time.

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Explore the PNW

Mountains, water, hiking trails, coffee culture, and a city that never gets old. We'll help you discover what makes the Pacific Northwest unlike anywhere else.

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Pacific Northwest Picks

Roy's Personal
Recommendations

A few of our favorites. Ask us for more. We have opinions on all of it.

Steak & Fine Dining

The Metropolitan Grill

Seattle's definitive steakhouse. USDA prime, classic room, no shortcuts. Downtown staple since 1903.

Pacific Seafood

Canlis

Legendary. Views of Lake Union, James Beard pedigree. Reserve weeks ahead. Worth every bit of effort.

Sushi

Nishino

Madison Valley gem. Intimate, exceptional omakase, local institution for 30+ years.

Eastside Upscale

Din Tai Fung Bellevue

World-famous soup dumplings. The Bellevue Square location is the move, right in your neighborhood.

Modern American

Altura

Intimate Capitol Hill tasting menu. Some of the most creative cooking in the city. Serious dining.

Japanese Comfort

Japonessa

Lively atmosphere, creative sushi rolls, great vibe. Good for a group night out downtown.

Brunch

Toulouse Petit

Louisiana-inspired, Queen Anne neighborhood. Weekend brunch is iconic. Get the beignets.

BBQ

Bitterroot BBQ

Best BBQ in the city. West Seattle location, real wood smoke, Texas-style brisket done right.

Eastside Casual

Purple Café & Wine Bar

Kirkland waterfront location. Massive wine list, great for a relaxed dinner with a view.

Late Night

Dick's Drive-In

A Seattle rite of passage. Cheap, iconic, open late. Locals have been going here for 70 years.

Coffee

Victrola Coffee

This is where Seattle's coffee culture began. Try the Capitol Hill original.

Coffee

Caffe Ladro

Multiple Eastside locations. Better than Starbucks, more local than anything. Your daily driver.

Day Trip

Mt. Rainier

90 minutes south on a clear day and it's otherworldly. Paradise visitor center in summer is a must.

Day Trip

Snoqualmie Falls

30 minutes from Bellevue. 270-foot waterfall, easy hike, great for visitors. Iconic PNW spot.

Water

Lake Washington

Kayak, paddleboard, or just soak it in. Mercer Island beach parks are the move in summer.

Hiking

Tiger Mountain Trail

Right off I-90 near Issaquah. Multiple difficulty levels, incredible views, 30 min from Bellevue.

Hiking

Rattlesnake Ledge

4 miles round-trip, stunning ridge views. Perfect intro hike to Pacific Northwest trails.

Skiing / Winter

Summit at Snoqualmie

45 minutes from Bellevue. Multiple mountains, great snow Nov-Apr. Closest ski resort to Seattle.

City Landmark

Pike Place Market

Go once as a tourist, go twice as a local. Fish market is real, the food stalls are the hidden gem.

Culture

Museum of Pop Culture

MoPOP at Seattle Center. Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Seahawks history. Underrated afternoon.

Views

Space Needle

Do it once. The glass floor observation deck was redone in 2018. Views of Rainier on clear days.

Golf

Golf Club at Newcastle

Two courses, stunning views of Lake Washington and the Olympics. Best golf near the Eastside.

Shopping

Bellevue Square

Nordstrom flagship, Apple, Tesla, great dining attached. The Eastside's version of everything.

Ferries

Bainbridge Island Ferry

35-minute ride from downtown Seattle. Charming island town, great breweries, stunning return views.

Common Questions

Things New Players
Always Ask Us

We've helped a lot of people relocate to the PNW. Here are the questions we get every time, and our honest answers.

QShould I rent or buy when I first get here?

Rent first. Get a feel for the area, figure out which neighborhoods you actually like living in, and then make a move. We can find you a great furnished short-term rental near the facility while you get your bearings. No rush. We'll be here when you're ready to buy.

QWhat's the weather actually like?

Overrated bad reputation. Summers (June-September) are stunning: 70s, sunny, low humidity. The reputation comes from the gray drizzle from October through May, which is real but rarely intense. More of a persistent mist than heavy rain. Most people adjust quickly and love it by year two.

QWhere do most players live?

The VMAC is in Renton, so proximity matters. The sweet spot is the I-405 corridor: Renton and Newcastle are the closest and best value, Bellevue is the premium choice, and south Kirkland is the northern edge before commute times start to climb. For families who want more space and top schools, the I-90 corridor in Issaquah and south Sammamish is excellent. Ask Roy and he'll match the right neighborhood to your situation.

QIs there a state income tax in Washington?

Washington has no personal income tax, which is one of the best financial benefits of playing here. There are some newer high-income provisions in play, so we'd recommend connecting with a CPA who works with athletes. We're happy to make an introduction.

QHow far is the VMAC from most neighborhoods?

The Virginia Mason Athletic Center is in Renton. Renton itself is 5-10 minutes. Newcastle and south Bellevue are 10-20 minutes via the I-405 corridor, the sweet spot for proximity and quality of life. Going north of Kirkland starts to push 30+ minutes. The I-90 corridor (Issaquah, south Sammamish) runs 25-35 minutes, great for families who want the space tradeoff. We factor commute into every housing recommendation.

QWhat should I do my first weekend here?

Pike Place Market in the morning, grab coffee at Victrola, walk the waterfront, then dinner at The Metropolitan Grill or Canlis if you can get a reservation. If the weather is clear, drive up to Snoqualmie Falls. That's a proper Seattle weekend right there.

QDo you work with athletes specifically?

Yes. Roy holds a select affiliation with the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division. He understands the specific needs around discretion, short timelines, contract considerations, and helping families relocate quickly and comfortably.

QCan I just text Roy a random question?

Absolutely. That's the whole point. 425.444.8089. Whether it's "what's the best grocery store near Kirkland" or "I need a furnished place by next Tuesday," just text or call. There's a full team behind the scenes making it happen, but Roy is your one point of contact. No question is too small or too random.

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Brokerage

Team Towse at Compass Washington

Roy holds a select affiliation with the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division. He works with athletes and relocating professionals across the Eastside and greater Seattle area.

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Plant Roots.
Build Wealth.

The Pacific Northwest is one of the best real estate markets in the country.

You've put in the work to get here. Now let's make sure the PNW works for you long after the game does. Whether you're buying your first home, your forever home, or thinking about investment, Roy has guided athletes through this market for nearly 25 years.

See How It Works Why Seattle RE

Why the Seattle Market

One of the Strongest
Markets in America

No state income tax. A tech-driven economy with Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and Google all headquartered here. Population growth that consistently outpaces housing supply. This is not a speculative market. It's structurally strong.

$0
State Income Tax
Washington is one of only nine states with no personal income tax
25yr
Consecutive Appreciation
Eastside Seattle has appreciated in value in 24 of the last 25 years
Top 5
US Tech Hub
Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Boeing. Demand for housing is structural.
~$2B
Roy's Career Volume
Nearly $2 billion in career transactions on the Eastside and Sammamish markets

The Structural Case

Why This Market
Keeps Performing

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Supply is permanently constrained

Lake Washington, the Cascades, and Puget Sound create hard geographic limits on Eastside development. You cannot build your way out of demand here the way you can in Phoenix or Dallas.

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Tech employment drives premium demand

Amazon and Microsoft alone employ over 100,000 people in the greater Seattle area. Their stock-based compensation creates a constant pool of high-income buyers competing for the same homes.

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No state income tax is a multiplier

Washington has no personal income tax. Combined with the mortgage interest deduction and property appreciation, real estate ownership here produces returns that are structurally superior to comparable markets with state income tax.

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The Eastside is where money lives

Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, and Newcastle consistently rank among the wealthiest zip codes in the country. Buying here puts you in a peer set of buyers who protect and grow asset values.

Roy's Perspective

What I Tell
Every Athlete

"The players I've seen build the most long-term wealth here are the ones who stopped thinking of Seattle as a temporary assignment and started treating it as an investment. You don't have to live here forever. Owning here is a different conversation."

Roy holds a select affiliation with the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division, a program built specifically to serve the discretion, timing, and complexity that comes with athlete transactions.

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The Decision Framework

Buy vs. Rent:
The Honest Breakdown

Renting makes sense early. Buying makes sense when you're ready to commit to the PNW, even if only as an investment. Here's how Roy thinks through it with every athlete.

Factor Buying Renting
Equity building Every payment builds ownership Zero equity returned
Market appreciation You capture Eastside price growth Landlord captures it
Flexibility Lower (2-3 yr min to make sense) High. Move anytime.
Tax advantages Mortgage interest deduction + depreciation on investment property None
Monthly cost Higher short-term, lower long-term Predictable short-term
Privacy & discretion No landlord, no applications, no renewal risk Dependent on landlord
If you leave Seattle Rent it out, become a cash-flow landlord Walk away, no asset

Roy's Read

The Rental-to-Asset
Conversion Strategy

One of the most powerful moves Roy has seen athletes make: buy in year one or two, live in it during your contract, then convert it to a rental property when you move on. You retain a cash-flowing Eastside asset without having to sell.

The Eastside rental market is extremely strong. A well-located Bellevue or Kirkland home rents at premium rates to the same tech workforce that drives home values up. You get monthly income, continued appreciation, and a tax-advantaged asset, all from a single purchase decision made while you were still playing.

Bottom Line

"If you're here for two or more years, buying almost always beats renting on this market. The numbers work. Let's run them for your situation."

Building a Portfolio

Investment Property
in the PNW

The Eastside and greater Seattle area produce some of the most reliable investment returns in the country. Here's how athletes Roy has worked with have approached building real estate wealth here.

01

Primary residence as your first investment

Your home IS an investment in this market. A well-purchased primary residence in Bellevue or Newcastle will appreciate, build equity, and convert cleanly to a rental. It's the lowest-friction entry point into PNW real estate.

02

Multi-family near the Eastside core

Duplexes and small multi-family properties near Bellevue, Renton, and Kirkland are extremely high-demand rental markets. Tech workers, young professionals, and relocating families create consistent occupancy. Roy knows this inventory well.

03

Land and new construction plays

Certain pockets of the Eastside, particularly in Newcastle, Issaquah, and south Sammamish, still have development opportunity. Roy works with builders and can identify land plays before they hit the open market.

04

Discretion is non-negotiable

Roy's Compass Sports & Entertainment affiliation means your transactions are handled with full confidentiality. Off-market access, quiet closings, and no unnecessary public exposure. That's standard operating procedure here, not a special ask.

The Numbers

Why Eastside RE
Outperforms

Rental Demand

Vacancy rates on the Eastside consistently run below 4%. Amazon and Microsoft's hiring pipelines create a permanent base of high-income renters.

Price Floor

Geographic constraints (water, mountains) mean you cannot overbuild supply. There is a structural price floor that most markets don't have.

No State Income Tax on Rental Income

Rental income earned in Washington is not subject to state income tax. That's a meaningful difference in net returns vs. most other NFL markets.

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Luxury Real Estate

The Finest Homes
on the Eastside

Medina waterfront estates. Bellevue view homes. Private gated compounds in Clyde Hill and Yarrow Point. Roy has deep access to the discreet luxury inventory that never hits Zillow.

Luxury lakefront estate Luxury home interior Luxury pool and terrace

Medina & Clyde Hill

Lakefront Estates

Waterfront on Lake Washington. Some of the most valuable residential real estate in the Pacific Northwest. Gated, private, and rarely listed publicly. Roy has access.

Bellevue West & Beaux Arts

Elevated View Homes

Panoramic views of Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline. Newer construction, ultra-premium finishes, and the privacy that established players expect.

Newcastle & Issaquah Highlands

Gated Communities

Luxury new construction in planned communities with security, trails, and amenities. Strong appreciation, shorter VMAC commute, and a true sense of privacy.

Roy's Track Record

Why Athletes
Work With Roy

~$2B
Career Volume
In closed transactions on the Eastside and Sammamish markets
25yr
Market Experience
Nearly 25 years in this specific market. He knows every pocket
S&E
Compass Sports & Entertainment
Only two brokers in Washington State hold this Compass affiliation, built specifically for athlete and high-profile transactions

Roy also holds preferred broker status with Cartus, Graebel, and Altair, the major relocation management companies, meaning he has structured experience handling complex, time-sensitive moves that require discretion and precision.

Working with Roy

How the Process
Actually Works

No pressure, no timeline you don't set. Roy's job is to give you the full picture and let you make the best decision for your situation.

01

One conversation. No obligation.

Call or text Roy directly. He'll listen to your situation, your timeline, and what you're trying to accomplish. No pitch, no pressure. Just a straight conversation from someone who knows this market cold.

02

Tailored strategy for your situation

Buy, rent-to-own, investment property, or just plant a flag now. Roy will lay out the options specific to your contract, your family situation, and your financial goals. He'll also connect you with trusted CPAs and advisors who work with athletes.

03

Off-market access where it matters

The best properties in this market don't always list publicly. Roy's network, 25 years deep, means you get access to inventory that isn't available on Zillow. That's a meaningful advantage in a competitive market.

04

Full discretion, start to finish

Your transaction is your business. Roy operates with the confidentiality that his Sports & Entertainment Division affiliation requires. Quiet closings, NDA-sensitive showings, and zero unnecessary public exposure are standard, not special requests.

05

Long-term relationship, not a single deal

Roy's most successful athlete clients are the ones who treat him as an ongoing advisor: checking in on the market, adding properties over time, and making decisions with full context. That's the relationship he's here to build.

Team Towse at Compass

Team Towse at Compass Washington

Ready to Talk

One Call.
Full Picture.

Whether you're six months into your contract or you've been here for years and haven't made a move yet. It's never the wrong time to have a smart conversation about this market.

Call or Text Roy

425.444.8089

Website

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Compass Sports & Entertainment Division
Roy holds a select affiliation with the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division, a program built specifically to serve athletes, entertainers, and high-profile clients who require discretion, speed, and market expertise.