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10 Tips for Low-Stress Holiday Hosting
Hosting a crowd for the holidays is an honor…and sometimes a major source of anxiety. Whether entertaining is a dream or your worst nightmare, a little prep can go a LONG way toward reducing your workload and worries. Here are some of our favorite hacks to lower your stress level […]
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How’s the Market? Q3 2025 Review of Seattle Area Real Estate
Summer brought balance to the Greater Seattle housing market, with most homes taking longer to sell and often going for below list price. The most desirable homes are still selling above list price—but it’s safe to say that the days of multiple offer frenzies are behind us for the present. […]
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Favorite Local Pumpkin Patches for 2025
It’s almost fall, y’all…and pumpkin patches open in just a couple of weeks! From simple farmside stands to all-out autumn festivals complete with amusement rides, here are our favorite local haunts to soak in the season. All of these farms are open every weekend in October, and some are open […]
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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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