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5 Ways to Prep Your Trees Before You Sell

5 Ways to Prepare Your Trees Before Listing Your Home For Sale

Mar 5, 2024

  Most sellers know that some strategic home prep—and hiring the right broker—are key to getting you the highest possible price for your home (you can find tips in my Complete Checklist for getting ready to sell). However, one of the items on the list definitely deserves a deeper dive: […]

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Remodeling to Sell? Avoid These Projects...

Remodeling Projects to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Feb 7, 2024

  It’s common for homeowners to feel compelled to remodel their homes before they sell. Renovating the spaces in your home can increase its value and help you compete with comparable listings in your area. However, some remodeling projects are more beneficial than others as you get ready to hit […]

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Tax Breaks for Home Owners

Tax Benefits Every Homeowner Should Know About

Feb 1, 2024

  It’s tax season again, but being a homeowner might just make it rain at refund time.  Check out the tax-deductible expenses, exemptions, and credits below.  Whether you own a house, condo, or mobile home, they can save you big money when you file.  Just be sure to compare your […]

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Year in Review for Seattle, Eastside, Condos, and Waterfront

How’s the Market? An Annual Review of Seattle Area Real Estate

Jan 12, 2024

Median home sales prices across the region saw a year-over-year dip compared to 2022, with prices settling just above their 2021 levels. That being said, most homes still sold within the first 10 days on the market and either at or above the listing price. Today’s higher rates, in concert […]

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Top 10 Predictions for 2024 from Housing Economist Matthew Gardner

Top 10 Predictions for 2024 Real Estate

Dec 14, 2023

Will 2024 be a good year for real estate? This question comes up a LOT, especially from those who are considering buying or selling a home in the near future. Housing economist Matthew Gardner weighed in with his top 10 predictions for what the real estate market will look like […]

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The Law Change Every Home Buyer Should Know About

2024 Buyer Agency Law Changes: What Every Buyer Should Know

Dec 5, 2023

  Maybe you’ve heard about the class action lawsuits in other states, or maybe you’ve clicked a link discussing how REALTORs® conspired to artificially inflate home prices through price fixing of commissions. What you probably haven’t seen is that in Washington our REALTORs® and our NWMLS have been actively working […]

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When is the Best Time to Buy or Sell?

When is the Best Time to Buy or Sell a Home?

Nov 17, 2023

Market peaks, holidays, school, oh my! Once you’ve decided that you want to sell or buy a home, the when can be tricky to tackle. Many factors contribute to optimal timing. Scroll down for the pros and cons of selling or buying in each season. While each season has its […]

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Q3 2023 Market Review for Seattle, Eastside, Condos & Waterfront

How’s the Market? Q3 2023 Review of Seattle Area Real Estate

Oct 12, 2023

While median sales prices varied quite a bit from area to area, they stayed relatively stable with most communities posting either modest gains or slight declines compared to this time last year.  Low inventory is keeping us in what you might call a “flat” seller’s market…supply is low but prices […]

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Sell or Rent? The perks and pitfalls of being a landlord.

To Sell or to Rent? The Perks and Pitfalls of Being a Landlord

Sep 20, 2023

Analyzing whether to sell or rent your home is a BIG deal…and it deserves careful consideration. Ultimately, the right choice for you depends on your financial situation, goals, and personal preferences. Here is a quick run-down to help you decide:   Renting Out Your Home Might Make Sense If… You […]

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