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Eastside QUARTERLY REPORTS Q1 2026 The start of the 2026 real estate market saw an increase in new listings, creating more inventory for buyers, flat year-over-year price growth, and volatile interest rate fluctuations. As we finished Q1, prices began their seasonal uptick month-over-month, with pending sales also starting to rise. With more selection, the market is favoring well-prepared homes that […]
Home Improvement Why Home Preparation and Staging Matter More Than Ever In today’s market, buyers have more options, and with affordability challenges, they’re more selective than ever. That means first impressions aren’t just important… they’re everything. In fact, as of March 30th, 2026, month-to-date new listings are up in King County by 23% over February 2026, and up 13% over March 2025. In Snohomish County they are […]
Gardner Reports Why Home Preparation and Staging Matter More Than Ever In today’s market, buyers have more options, and with affordability challenges, they’re more selective than ever. That means first impressions aren’t just important… they’re everything. In fact, as of March 30th, 2026, month-to-date new listings are up in King County by 23% over February 2026, and up 13% over March 2025. In Snohomish County they […]
Monthly Newsletters February Stats for King & Snohomish Counties Have Posted and There is a Story to Tell! We are starting to see the normal, seasonal uptick in new listings as winter starts to thaw and the trees start to bud. The good news about this uptick in new inventory is it is up year-over-year, illustrating that more sellers are coming to market. Inventory has been pressured since the rise in interest rates, […]
Monthly Newsletters What You Need to Know NOW: Real Time Trends for 2026 So Far A New Year always brings new energy to the real estate market, and 2026 is already starting to show signs of growth, more movement, and a return to normalcy. After three years of slower sales due to higher interest rates, homeowners not wanting to give up their historically low interest rates, and prices remaining stable, 2026 […]
Monthly Newsletters Top Takeaways from Matthew Gardner’s Economic Forecast Event Last week, my office had the pleasure of hosting esteemed economist Matthew Gardner, who presented his Economic and Housing Market Forecast for 2026. He looked at the national and local (King & Snohomish counties) economies and housing markets and shared his insights. This included a look back at 2025 and a gathering of facts, trends, and […]
Eastside QUARTERLY REPORTS Q4 2025 Today’s market rewards intention over urgency. Throughout 2025, sellers who focused on thoughtful preparation, strategic pricing, and strong presentation continued to achieve solid outcomes—even as buyers became more selective. Home values largely held steady even while homes generally took a bit longer to sell; this reflected more selective buyers, not a lack of demand. Buyers […]
Gardner Reports Multi-Generational Housing Solutions: How to Pool Resources, Choose the Right Property, and Build Wealth Together As we head into the New Year and continue analyzing how to overcome affordability challenges in today’s market, we wanted to cover another important topic. In our last newsletter, we discussed house hacking strategies for first time buyers and the importance of remaining realistic about your budget and what to focus on in order to […]
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Monthly Newsletters Affordability Strategies: House Hacking Tips to Help Overcome Monthly Payment Barriers While we are seeing the market show signs of improvement and uptick in activity in Q4 2025, the biggest challenge we see in the real estate market is affordability. Prices in our area have remained stable after many years of appreciation, and interest rates, while improving, are hovering around 6.25%. This combination has monthly payments expensive, […]
Monthly Newsletters Do 50-Year Mortgages Really Help Buyer Affordability? Carefully consider your options and other house hacking tricks. The recently announced proposal of implementing a 50-year mortgage product had tongues wagging last week. There were countless articles, posts and news stories that jumped on the story. There was lots of debate about whether this type of product would be a smart choice in the long term, even though it provides a lower monthly payment. It is not a mystery that […]
Home Maintenance PROPERTY CONDITION MATTERS As market conditions shift and inventory increases, we are seeing that homes brought to market with sound property maintenance and thoughtful improvements are selling the fastest and yielding the highest returns. Inventory is up 62% year-over-year in King County and 48% in Snohomish County, highlighting the importance of standing out amongst the crowd. With interest rates […]
Monthly Newsletters Takeaways from our Homeowners Insurance Panel Last week, my office hosted a panel discussion on the hot topic of homeowners insurance. In the wake of several natural disasters, supply chain issues, and inflation on building materials, homeowners insurance is currently experiencing a “hard market”. Non-renewal and cancellation rates are rising, some carriers are leaving certain states, and specific aspects of a home, […]
Buying Homes What every homeowner needs to know about navigating the changing insurance market As your trusted real estate advisor, my service to you is beyond the transaction of buying and selling real estate. Your home is your nest egg and often your most significant financial investment, requiring care and attention to maintain and protect it. An important aspect of protecting your home is your Homeowners Insurance Policy. In the wake […]
Buying Homes Homeowner Insurance Last month, my office invited a panel of insurance professionals to discuss the volatility of the Homeowner’s Insurance (HOI) market so we could learn the latest to best inform our clients. In the wake of several natural disasters, the LA Fires is one of the most recent, HOI companies have become much more scrutinous and […]
Economic Forecasts & Trends Rates & Equity As we start a new year, I am often asked where home prices are headed.  While I don’t have a crystal ball, I study the market trends and activity closely.  Many aspects affect home prices, such as the overall economy’s health, inventory levels (supply & demand), and interest rates.  Seasonality is also a pattern I […]
Economic Forecasts & Trends 2025 Economic Forecast   On January 22, my office hosted renowned economist and housing market specialist Matthew Gardner, who shared his 2025 Economic & Housing Market Forecast. We spent an hour listening to his keen analysis and insights, which included a look back at 2024, some discussion about what to expect with the new administration, and a look ahead to […]
Community A December to Remember The holiday season is a time for joy and reflection, and it fills me with gratitude to be part of a team that prioritizes giving back to our community throughout the year. Supporting our neighbors in need is one of the most meaningful ways we celebrate the season, and it’s made possible by the generosity […]
Buying Homes Real Estate Year in Review As we head into the holidays and mark the final stretch of the year, I wanted to report on the 2024 real estate market and where we might be headed in 2025. To set the stage, I must mention the ride that it has been over the last five years. Since 2019, we have experienced […]
Buying Homes Wealth-Building Opportunities Start at Square One As 2024 starts to come to a close, I want to spend some time talking about first-time homebuyers. Even if you already own a home, this is an important message to share; it can change someone’s life! In 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, first-time home buyers […]
Economic Forecasts & Trends What is your home worth and why do you want to know? Your home is your shelter where you make memories, a large part of your financial nest egg, and a vehicle for creating wealth. Knowing what your home is worth is empowering and important. The reasons that may come up when you need to know your home’s value can have a direct impact on your financial health. […]
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