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Helpful Hacks for Spring Cleaning

Helpful Hacks to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze

Mar 17, 2026

Spring is almost here, and with it comes that yearly urge to polish away the winter grime. Before you plunge into a multi-day cleaning spree, however, (or burn yourself out and put it off until next year) try these helpful tips. They just might win you a few hours back […]

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The Pitfalls of Overpricing Your Home

The Pitfalls of Overpricing Your Home

Mar 11, 2026

  When a homeowner prepares to put their house up for sale, two things are usually top of mind: how long will it take to sell and how much can we get for it. During a seller’s market, when stories of bidding wars and cash offers abound, it can be […]

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Home Trends for 2026

5 Home Design Trends for 2026

Feb 20, 2026

  In looking ahead at interior trends for this year, it’s clear that 2026 is all about the vibes. Creating warm, genuine spaces that reflect your individual lifestyle and create a mood is much more “in” than passing fads that rely on strict aesthetic rules. Rich colors, handmade textures, and […]

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Strategic Investments to Boost Your Home's Value

Strategic Investments to Boost Value & Curb Appeal

Feb 9, 2026

When it’s time to sell your home, one of the biggest questions is how to make it as appealing as possible to today’s buyers. While market conditions, location, and timing all play a role, the updates you choose before listing can make a meaningful difference in both your selling price […]

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Year in Review for Seattle, Eastside, Condos & Waterfront

How’s the Market? Year End Review of Seattle Area Real Estate in 2025

Jan 21, 2026

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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Six Predictions for 2026

Housing Forecast: 6 Predictions for 2026

Dec 9, 2025

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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Should you rent or buy?

Renting vs Buying: Which is Better for You?

Sep 9, 2025

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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Your Guide to Adding an ADU

Adding an ADU? Here’s a Guide to Permits & Regulations…

Aug 22, 2025

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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Avoid these 7 common scams

7 Common Scams to Avoid

Aug 20, 2025

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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