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Best Real Estate Agent in Bellevue, WA: Matt Steel
With over $300 million in career sales and an integrated staging approach, Broker Matt Steel provides data-driven guidance for buyers and sellers across Bellevue. BELLEVUE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2026 / With over 20 years of experience and more than $300 million in career sales, Matt Steel has built a reputation as the best real estate agent in Bellevue, WA.
Top Real Estate Agent in Bellevue, WA: Matt Steel
With over two decades of local market expertise and comprehensive in-house staging services, Matt Steel continues to lead as the top real estate agent in Bellevue, WA, for luxury buyers and sellers. With more than $300 million in career sales and two decades of industry experience, Matt Steel has established a reputation as the top real estate agent in Bellevue, WA.
Best Real Estate Agent in Bellevue, WA: Matt Steel Original
With over $300 million in career sales, integrated in-house staging expertise, and recognition among the top 1% of brokers nationwide, Matt Steel continues to stand out as the best real estate agent in Bellevue, WA, for luxury buyers and sellers navigating one of Washington's fastest-moving housing markets.
Matt Steel's coaching list
I found what Pat Kirwan, former NFL scout, coach, and front office employee, had to say about the Steelers coaching search. He said the team hasn't made a hire in 19 year, so having someone such as Bill Cowher, "who loves the Steelers," to sit in the hiring process to help identify the best candidate for the position would be a great idea.
Excuses for Lions, not Steelers
Christmas night, I wondered if Steelers fans started to think the win over Detroit last Sunday wasn't so impressive after all. On Thursday, the Lions held the the Vikings to three total yards passing, and yet they still lost by 13. The Lions offensive line was ravaged by injuries. Against the Steelers and the Vikings, the Lions were down to their third and fourth center.
Which will be under center most?
Last Sunday morning, I had a scheduled brunch with my one side of my wife's family. It turned into an interesting, football-related conversation with family members at the gathering. One was a former Ivy league football player who belongs to and bets on 14 different sites using a mathematical curve to basically use these gambling sites as a stock portfolio. But what's more interesting is that as these books track your winnings, they can kick you off of their account an any time.
Under-center theory; end of line
During the early Sunday games, I used the option to split four games on my television: 49ers at Browns; Rams at Panthers; Texans and Colts; Cardinals at Bucs. I didn't care about the Cardinals/Bucs game, but I was interested in the other games for these reasons: I wanted to watch the 49ers because I want Brock Purdy to play well enough for Mac Jones to become a possibility on the trade market. This isn't a draft piece.
The Matt Steel Review
SteelCityInsider's Matt Steel breaks down the Mason Rudolph-fueled Steelers win over the Bengals VIP Let's start with the offense, from the top. On the opening drive, an 18- yard play-action pass to DK Metcalf and a Jaylen Warren 35-yard run were chunk plays that helped lead to an opening-drive touchdown.
Steelers should replace Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers looks like he is seeing ghosts and is afraid to take hits. The apex of its apparency was on the overturned completion to Jonnu Smith in the second quarter. Rodgers felt pressure coming form his right side that wasn't there, and sailed his pass to Smith while throwing off his back foot to avoid non-existent pressure, subsequently dropping his elbow and sailing the pass.
Thumbs up defense, special teams; down offense
Last week after the loss to the Packers, I wrote about what adjustments the Steelers defense needed to make to reach their sealing. I thought the Steelers should move Jalen Ramsey to safety, Brandin Echols to the slot, and add more two-high safety looks to put a lid on big plays. This week according to Next Gen Stats, the Steelers used those split safety looks a season high 46.4% of the time. Going into the matchup against the Colts, the Steelers had the second lowest two-high usage rater at 28.2%.
Matt Steel: Where to from here?
Matt Steel had told us all before, and now wonders where it's heading VIP Mike Tomlin has now set an NFL record as a head coach of his teams scoring seven points or less in the first quarter for 57 consecutive games. If there's a play that encapsulates why Tomlin now owns that dubious distinction, it would be the bubble screen to DK Metcalf on the offense's opening possession that resulted in Metcalf being called for offensive pass interference.
Closer to being excited about Steelers
There are so many choices to begin this piece on a positive note that I might as well start with the very first play. It was a great play-action call by Arthur Smith to get Darnell Washington wide open for a 36-yard gain. Aaron Rodgers is a master at selling run fakes. The timing of the fake as Washington moved through the line of scrimmage was critical in leaving Washington uncovered. I was happy to see Washington more involved in the passing game.
Matt Steel's bye week draft talk
Watching Dillon Gabriel on Sunday morning had me thinking that I should have valued him more than a fourth-or fifth-round pick. I believe in the Bill Parcells theory of quarterbacks needing a certain number of college starts. Gabriel had an NCAA record 63 starts. That experience was on display Sunday morning with his ability to find outlets quickly under pressure.
Matt Steel's rapid-fire notebook
Consider this rapid fire: I want to start with a guy that seems to fly under the radar, Patrick Queen. He played like the All-Pro he has been on Sunday. His speed and tackling ability were evident. Queen shows up and plays through illnesses and ailments that not every player in the league can. Fans should be excited about his performance. Speaking of playing through ailments, Jalen Ramsey is one tough dude.
Matt Steel: More of the same
Those who follow my writing know that for a few years now, I've been referring to the Steelers' seasons as Groundhog Day. Most of the time, when I go out in public, I prefer not to wear team gear simply because I don't want to appear to be that person trying to make a public statement to annoy. But on opening day, I needed to pick up a couple of things at the grocery store, and I wasn't going to change my Steelers shirt for that.
Matt Steel: Tomlin made changes to the team, but not to himself
'Until Tomlin shows accountability and is willing to make adjustments to his approach, nothing will change' Let's review Seahawks 31, Steelers 17 by starting with the offensive game plan. And for that, allow me to step back into college football for a minute: As some of you may know, I follow the Michigan Wolverines football team closely. From 2021 to 2023, they recorded a 40-3 record. Chief among the changes that brought about that successful run was the adoption of a new defensive approach.
Steel notes: Ugly win, Peppers a fit
I felt a little bad when my 20-year-old nephew called me immediately after the Steelers won. Bad because I didn't intend to deflate his energy over watching what he deemed an "exciting" Steelers win. Now that I'm approaching 50 years old, I no longer view these games from a win-or-lose fan perspective. I enjoy analyzing games, particularly those of the Steelers, from a roster construction and utilization perspective.
Steelers were right in adding Rodgers
Matt Steel reviews tape and outside analysis in coming to the conclusion that Aaron Rodgers was the right move for the Steelers VIP When I wrote a free agency wish list in March, I had expressed the desire for the Steelers to bring back Justin Fields. I also expressed that I didn't like that Aaron Rodgers was considered an option for two reasons. One is that he would be a potential distraction to the locker room.
Khan continues with Philly blueprint
After the Oklahoma City Thunder, the youngest team in the NBA this year, became the second-youngest team ever to win a championship, GM Sam Presti said, "We draft people, not basketball players." I thought of that statement when the news broke that Minkah Fitzpatrick had been traded to the Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith. There are numerous accounts of Minkah being an exceptional individual with an outstanding football IQ.
Pickens had to go
Matt Steel: Pittsburgh Steelers only got better by trading 'energy vampire' VIP George Pickens HAD to go. The Steelers reportedly tried to trade him during the draft but couldn't find a satisfactory return. This week, they received a third-round pick from Dallas in next year's draft, as well as a swapped fifth-rounder for the Steelers' sixth. It's not a huge return, but, again, he had to go.
Steel: Final thoughts on Steelers' draft targets
No matter how many snaps a scout or a draft nerd like myself comb over, we can never get past the subjectiveness of the evaluation. The opponent, the teammates, the scheme, the coaching, the strength and conditioning staff, the position coach techniques, playing through injuries -- it's endless gray areas. Then, there are things on film that are easy to see. That's why scouting reports can often sound like a broken record.
Matt Steel: Free agency primer
Matt Steel's list of the top nine candidates for the Steelers in free agency this week VIP The "legal tampering window" for NFL free agency begins Monday at noon and players can officially sign with new teams Wednesday at 4 p.m. The Steelers are in a QB quandry. They claimed six weeks ago to have wanted to re-sign either Justin Fields or Russ Wilson, but have only signed Skylar Thompson off the early-year scrap heap. He's all they have rostered.
Matt Steel: The Draft Plan
Matt Steel completes his three-part Steelers offseason checklist with his preferred draft prospects VIP Even for teams without a franchise quarterback, the data required for reaching the Super Bowl is straightforward: top five in points allowed, defensive passer rating, offensive passer rating, turnover differential, and total rushing yards.
Steel: A Presidential plan for Steelers
Matt Steel with Part 2 of his template for rebuilding the Steelers: today, free agency VIP What better day than to have a long talk about a Presidential plan for the organization? The Steelers are undoubtedly involved in all-encompassing game-plan meetings to combine free agency and the draft in re-shaping their current roster.
Steel: Continue following that Philly template
I watched a Jeffrey Lurie interview before the Super Bowl on the NFL Network. In so many words, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles talked about how he, Howie Roseman, and Nick Sirianni spoke at length about where they went wrong in a 2023 season that ended with the Eagles losing six out of seven games to close the season. Sound familiar? Art Rooney II no doubt had his focus on the Eagles, since they've been a template of the Steelers' two-year-old personnel department.
Matt Steel: Get Russ under center
Before getting to the fun stuff, let's fix the Steelers' offense VIP And to think, going into this game I was more concerned about the defense than the offense. I couldn't have been more wrong. The Steelers' monumental 18-16 win over the Ravens didn't have to be so close. Against the Giants, Russ Wilson was under center 41 of 68 plays and had a 114.9 passer rating. Against the Commanders, Wilson was under center 36 plays and in shotgun for 38 plays and had a 93.6 passer rating.
Reasons to be excited about trade returns
Part II of SteelCityInsider's breakdown of Steelers trades, by Matt Steel VIP Back in March, three receiver options intrigued me. While one never even made it back to the league, another, Darius Slayton, was a guy I had hoped the Steelers could acquire in exchange for Diontae Johnson. The third was Mike Williams once the Chargers released him. But the Jets swooped in to sign Williams ahead of the Steelers in March. Then came Brandon Aiyuk. And then Davante Adams.
Inside the numbers of a champion
Matt Steel breaks down the correlation between stats and titles VIP A few months ago I listened to an interview with Dave Gettleman on NFL Sirius radio. He said that if there were 10 commandments in football, three would be to run the ball, stop the run, and rush the quarterback. While I agree with Gettleman's sentiment, it got me thinking about the most important elements of winning championships. Gettleman's three cover a lot of bases.
Do Steelers really need No. 2 WR?
Matt Steel looked at Steelers' talent on hand and stopped reading rumors VIP Is the Steelers' alleged WR problem really a problem? With the hiring of Arthur Smith as coordinator and the investments in offense at the top of the last two drafts, it's clear the Steelers have become a run-first/play-action offense. Russell Wilson should average close to 28-30 pass attempts a game.
On Cloud 9 entering Day 3
Matt Steel loves the course the Steelers are taking and hopes to watch the following players get picked today VIP Following the first round of the 2023 draft, I hoped the Steelers to choose either Joey Porter Jr., Keion White, Keeanu Benton, or Darnell Washington. When the Steelers picked Porter, my second choice was Benton. When they picked Benton, my second choice was Washington. Fast forward to the second day of the 2024 draft.
Steelers' Day 2 options
I had Graham Barton slightly ahead of Troy Fautanu, so when the selection was announced, I was mildly disappointed with a mix of satisfied happiness. Barton is 21 and Fautanu is 23. Barton's athleticism is slightly better, with less medical risk. When Fautanu was still on the board, I thought it had to be because of the medicals since he was the most impressive lineman on the field in Indianapolis in February. Fautanu has the length to be a tackle.
Steel: Connecting draft dots
Matt Steel looks at the Steelers' best first and second-round options VIP It might be easier to predict the Steelers' first-round pick by connecting the second-round pick and potential trades, and that's what I'm here to do today. If we are to look at last year's draft, the first with new GM Omar Khan, we might assume the Steelers have taken on the identity of a team that's building through the trenches.
Steel: Michigan prospects for Steelers, from like to love
This piece was a fun project for me. The 15-0 Michigan Wolverines are my favorite college team, and since I like to nerd out on football and player analysis I decided to provide my opinion of them as NFL draft prospects. I've watched everyMichigan game over the last three seasons. Jim Harbaugh saved his job and became a hot NFL commodity after the COVID-shortened pandemic season in 2020. Harbaugh returned to his roots with a run-first/control-the-line of scrimmage mentality.
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Exotic Smashmouth, a Steelers offseason plan, Part III
In Part I of my offseason plan, I wrote that I'd only want to spend a maximum of $8-9 million a year on a free agent. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson or defensive lineman Christian Wilkins would give me pause on that philosophy. Johnson will want top-five cornerback money. The market for that is $100 million over five years. I doubt they can land Johnson at four years and $72 million. Perhaps they can land L'Jarius Sneed at that price. Wilkins will expect top-five tackle money for four years at $87 million.
Exotic Smashmouth, a Steelers offseason plan, Part II
The wide receiver position is where my vision needs a historical explanation to validate the proposed direction. So buckle in or grab a coffee. The organization's plan should be to invest heavily in the trenches in the draft and resign as many trench players as the team can fit. Within that philosophy, the team would have to budget for other positions, wide receivers being one. 99% of people out there would disagree, including the organization.
Exotic Smashmouth, a Steelers offseason plan, Part I
Matt Steel's offseason plan for the Steelers; today: QB, C VIP This time of year, I imagine Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan, Andy Weidl, and Sheldon White are having fascinating conversations about building a championship contender in 2024. They're forming a plan of action and I'd love to be a fly on the wall in those conversations. I'd also love to provide my thoughts in those meetings. Since that won't happen, here's the next best thing.
Relief spelled A-R-T-H-U-R S-M-I-T-H
Which Arthur Smith are the Steelers getting? Is it the under-center/ 12 personnel play-action offensive coordinator we saw in Tennessee? Or the pistol formation head coach who couldn't seem to figure out how to use his weapons? I will stay in my happy zone and say they will resemble the 2019 and 2020 Titans. In those two seasons, Ryan Tannehill had passer ratings of 117.5 and 106.5. Derrick Henry rushed for 1,540 and 2,027 yards in those seasons.
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Matt Steel: Coordinator wish list
It's the moment Matt Steel has craved for at least the last three seasons: a new offensive coordinator. Here's his list ... VIP Let's assume Mike Tomlin gets his contract extension, since hiring a highly coveted offensive coordinator wouldn't happen if the head coach were a lame duck. Once that happens, Art Rooney II has to, in my opinion, make someone one of the highest-paid coordinators in the league.
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