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How’s the Market? Year End Review of Seattle Area Real Estate in 2025
Home values held steady in 2025 with many communities seeing modest price gains. Seattle Metro’s median sale price and $ per sq. ft. both rose year-over-year, while the Eastside’s numbers remained similar to what we saw in 2024. Both areas saw double-digit spikes in the number of new listings and […]
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Housing Forecast: 6 Predictions for 2026
The following is a summary of Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker’s six predictions for the U.S. housing market and economy in 2026. He goes into more detail about his predictions in the video below. 1. Existing Home Sales Will Pick Up (Barely) Home sales have hovered near generational lows […]
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Renting vs Buying: Which is Better for You?
Knowing whether it’s the right time to rent or buy depends on your buying power, what you’re looking for in a home, your local market conditions, your plans for you and your household, and the responsibilities you’re prepared to take on at your residence. Renting gives you greater flexibility to […]
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Adding an ADU? Here’s a Guide to Permits & Regulations…
ADUs and DADUs are increasingly popular among homeowners looking to maximize their property value. For many cities in Washington State, the recent enactment of House Bill 1337 has made it easier for homeowners to add an ADU/DADU by loosening restrictions on them in residential areas. Other states have enacted similar […]
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7 Common Scams to Avoid
Whether through email, text, malicious websites, or phone, scammers are constantly trying to separate you from your money. Tactics range from a simple fake website to elaborate schemes in which people assume a false identity and convince you to wire them thousands of dollars; they may even come back for […]
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How’s the Market? Q2 2025 Review of Seattle Area Real Estate
The end of our spring market quieted down significantly as warm weather, graduations, and vacations distracted buyers and kicked off our typical summer slowdown. Despite this, Seattle posted modest year-over-year growth in both sales activity and median sales prices. The Eastside saw slight dips in sales prices and activity compared […]
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2025-2026 Football & Hockey Schedules, Recipes, & Tips
Football is almost here and hockey is coming in hot behind it! Scroll down for printable schedules, tailgating hacks (including how to pack the perfect cooler!), and favorite gameday recipes. Fans of all ages will also love our printable football and hockey bingo sheets. Need to brush up on […]
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Remodeling Impact Report: Projects That Bring Joy & ROI
Is your home ready for a refresh? Whether it’s for their own enjoyment or to prep their houses for sale, Americans are investing more and more money into remodeling each year. According to a recent report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the demand for top-condition homes is going […]
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How to Price Your Home for Sale
The right listing price is absolutely critical to a successful home sale. Price too high and you will miss your shot to generate interest with a sense of urgency for buyers—often, overpriced listings languish on the market and end up selling for less than they would have if they’d been […]
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