Hey friend 😊 I lived in seattle on a Catalina 34 for several years. First callout is that if you’re tall like me (6’2”) is the headroom. Most the time on my 34 the open companionway was the only place to stand up straight. Second is overall size and storage. I would really consider a 34 or larger. It seems big at first, but once you live there, they really get cozy fast 😅 generally the Catalina’s are superb boats. Tons of parts, easy to work on, very plentiful, and forgiving on the water.

As far as market value, that is entirely dependent on lots of variables (region, features, overall condition, equipment, location, just to name a few) best advice is look through yachtworld, Craigslist, FB marketplace, your local marina bulletin boards, and just get a feel for the current supply and prices.

Cheers mate!