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The Shifting Market Advantage: Leveraging Seller Credits for Lower Monthly Payments
We’ve all read the headlines and know interest rates and inventory are up. In fact, rates are up by 1% from a year ago, and inventory is up year-to-date (YTD) 2026 over 2025 in King and Snohomish counties by 39%. These two factors have led to more price and credit negotiations for buyers and further […]
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QUARTERLY REPORTS Q3 2026
Real estate is always evolving, and today’s market is no exception. After years of rapid appreciation and intense competition, we’re seeing a return to more balanced conditions due to interest rates. Inventory is up, prices have adjusted, and homes are spending more time on the market. For sellers, years of strong appreciation have established […]
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A Flight to Quality: Presentation, Accuracy & Representation Wins
You may be reading the headlines and heard that the real estate market across our country and locally is shifting. In King and Snohomish counties, for both single-family residential (SFR) homes and condos, I can confidently say that inventory has increased across the board, and it is taking longer to sell a property due to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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QUARTERLY REPORTS Q2 2026
While home values have leveled off after years of remarkable appreciation, today’s market is healthier than many realize. Buyers have more choices; sellers continue to benefit from substantial equity, and the market has returned to a more balanced, sustainable pace. In fact, since 2017, the median home price has grown by 67% in Snohomish County […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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