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Your Guide to Buying a Home

Buying a Home: A Start-to-Finish Guide

May 19, 2023

You want to buy a home. Where do you begin?   When you’re ready to buy—or maybe just ready to start seriously thinking about it—there’s a lot you can do to prepare. Here is a checklist to help you get started…   1. Determine a Price Range Step one is […]

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Going Solar: A Startup Guide

Your Guide to Going Solar

May 12, 2023

To reduce your carbon footprint, increase your household’s sustainability, and add value to your property, solar power may be right for you. Understanding how solar works and how to maximize its benefits are key first steps in your journey to becoming a solar energy-producing household. How does solar power work? […]

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Q1 2023 Market Review: Seattle, Eastside & Waterfront. Windermere Mercer Island.

How’s the Market? Q1 2023 Review of Seattle Area Real Estate

Apr 18, 2023

The first quarter of 2023 saw a price correction compared to last year’s spike, with year-over-year median prices down by 9% in Seattle and 14% on the Eastside.  That being said, prices are already beginning to climb again with steady growth since the beginning of the year.  Buyer demand remains […]

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Your Guide to Spring Cleaning

Mar 23, 2023

Many of us have found ourselves spending much of our time indoors as of late, and as spring blooms in the sunlight, you might be noticing that it’s time to treat your home to a little TLC. When it comes to wellness, your health and the health of your home go hand in […]

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7 Ways to Make Life Easier When Selling Your Home

7 Ways to Make Life Easier When Selling Your Home

Mar 15, 2023

When it’s time to sell a home, we all dream of a flawlessly executed transaction where everything goes smoothly and ends with a win-win for you and the buyer. Here are seven tips to help make that happen—and avoid surprise expenses along the way… 1. Repair Your Home First Making […]

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Which documents should you shred? + How long to keep what

Which Documents Should You Shred, and When?

Mar 14, 2023

As the spring cleaning bug hits, many of us will finally be tackling those stacks of paperwork that have been piling up throughout the year.  It’s tempting to chuck it all in the recycle bin and be done with it. However, did you know that it’s actually legal for someone […]

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30 Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Value

Feb 23, 2023

The road to selling a home can be a long one. Learn to improve the value of your home based on your budget with these 30 tips below. Don’t miss my complete Home Prep Checklist, too!   Home Improvements: Under $100 Tip 1: Spend an Hour With a Pro Invite […]

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Preparing to Sell Your Home: A Complete Checklist

Preparing to Sell Your Home: A Complete Checklist

Feb 17, 2023

Getting your home ready to sell can feel like a circus act. Without the right organization, juggling the countless moving parts involved in this stage of the selling process can take its toll. This is the perfect opportunity to create a checklist to keep yourself on track and within your […]

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King County Property Tax Relief for Low-Income, Senior/Disabled Homeowners

Property Tax Relief Programs in King County

Feb 10, 2023

More than 26,000 low-income seniors and disabled people in King County who qualify for a tax exemption haven’t claimed it…are you or your family member one of them? If you are homeowner, make $58k or less per year, and are either age 61+ or retired due to disability, there is […]

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