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Monthly Newsletters Big Changes: What ‘First Look’ Means for Buyers & Sellers The NWMLS (Northwest Multiple Listing Service), the shared database where broker members input their listings for sale to make them available to all the other broker members and where broker members search for listing inventory, made a big change on September 4th. As a result of the recently settled lawsuit with Compass, the new First Look status was […]
Monthly Newsletters Buyers Take Note: Balance is Beautiful As summer winds down and we head into fall, some major developments are taking shape in our local housing market, and buyers should take note. Inventory is the highest it has been in a decade, providing buyers more choices after a long haul of limited selection, resulting in a balanced market. This has caused prices to […]
Monthly Newsletters Exceptional Results Start with Exceptional Representation Every real estate market is different. Some move at lightning speed, while others require patience, strategy, and precision. Today’s market demands more than simply putting a home on the MLS or writing an offer, it requires being rooted in the data and understanding buyer behavior, pricing strategically, knowing when to negotiate, and positioning a home […]
Monthly Newsletters Seabrook, WA: Your Next Great Escape Summer has arrived, and if you are looking for a great escape only 3 hours from Seattle, you should check out Seabrook on the Washington Coast! I had the opportunity to enjoy it this winter, and I am excited to share all the aspects this gem of a town has to offer, along with a discount you […]
Home Improvement Design Trends for 2026 & Beyond: Softer, Lived-In Luxury As we find ourselves in the midst of spring, freshening up our surroundings is a natural inclination. If you have been dreaming of updating your space, trying something new, or just want an overall refresh, I’ve uncovered the latest trends to help inspire your next project. Don’t miss all the fun links below that help bring […]
Monthly Newsletters Market Realities & Opportunities: Equity Growth, Improved Affordability & Overall Stability With so many headlines about the housing market right now, I wanted to give you a clear, local, data-backed update, specifically breaking down what’s happening in King and Snohomish counties. While the national conversation can feel uncertain, the local numbers tell a much more grounded story. The biggest disruption we have experienced so far this year was the increase in interest […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Buying Homes Now or Later: When Interest Rates Drop… The question that many potential buyers are asking themselves right now is: should I wait for rates to drop before I buy? Higher interest rates have certainly made monthly payments higher and challenged overall affordability, however it is important to consider creative financing options and what the impact on prices will be once rates lower. Experts […]
Buying Homes New Agency Law Changes: Transparency, Consumer Protection, & Commitment New Agency Law Changes: Transparency, Consumer Protection, & Commitment On January 1, 2024, major changes to the Law of Agency will go into effect. These changes result from the real estate industry in the state of Washington wanting to elevate the level of transparency and consumer protection surrounding buyer representation. Senate Bill 5191 was voted […]
Buying Homes Win-Win: How to Overcome Interest Rate Pressure with Creative Financing Win-Win: How to Overcome Interest Rate Pressure with Creative Financing Lately we have talked about life changes leading to real estate moves. Sometimes moves are brought on by joyful advancements in life and sometimes they are motivated by hardship. Then there are times when your actual house just doesn’t fit your life anymore and it […]
Buying Homes Should You Stay or Should You Go? Should You Stay or Should You Go? Interest Rates Limit Inventory and Stabilize Prices There has always been a direct correlation between interest rates and home prices. The rule of thumb has always been when rates go up prices go down, and vice versa. This was temporarily proven true in the summer of 2022 when […]
Buying Homes Clarity Through Chaos: Using the Data to Guide Decisions Clarity Through Chaos Using the Data to Guide Decisions I think we can all agree that we have been on a bit of a wild ride over the last 12 months in the real estate market. When the Fed decided to change its trajectory on interest rates in mid-2022, it created chaos and confusion. During […]
Buying Homes 2023 Market Predictions, Fact Checked. 2023 Market Predictions, Fact Checked. One of the reasons why we are fortunate to have Matthew Gardener as our Chief Economist at Windermere is his transparency. Every year, Matthew makes predictions for the coming year based on his monumental research and years of experience. Just this week, he reviewed his 2023 predictions and recorded the […]
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