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Weekly Market Update – March 9th through March 15th

This Week’s Stats New Listings: 200 ↑ (last week: 188) Pending Sales: 180 ↓ (last week: 193) Closed Sales: 130 ↑ (last week: 122) Price Reductions: 116 ↑ (last week: 115) Weekly Trend Overview The local market is showing classic spring expansion as we hit a new milestone for inventory. For the first time in […]
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Community Spotlight: University District

Exploring Seattle’s University District The University District, often simply called the U District, is one of Seattle’s most energetic and recognizable neighborhoods. Centered around the University of Washington campus, the area blends historic homes, vibrant student life, and a growing mix of modern condos and apartment buildings. Located about five miles north of downtown Seattle, […]
Buyers

Should You Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates Before Buying?

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard some version of this advice lately: “Just wait until rates drop.” It sounds logical. After all, mortgage rates have moved around quite a bit over the past couple of years. Earlier this year they even dipped briefly into the high-5% range before moving back […]
Buyers and Sellers

Weekly Market Update: South Snohomish & North King County March 2nd through March 8th

This Week’s Stats New Listings: 188 ⬆️ (156 last week)Pending Sales: 193 ⬆️ (175 last week)Homes Sold: 122 ⬇️ (150 last week)Price Reductions: 115 ⬆️ (111 last week) Weekly Trend Overview The spring market is clearly gaining momentum across South Snohomish and North King County. New listings jumped significantly this week, giving buyers more options […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update – March 9th through March 15th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 200 ↑ (last week: 188) Pending Sales: 180 ↓ (last week: 193) Closed Sales: 130 ↑ (last week: 122) Price Reductions: 116 ↑ (last week: 115) Weekly Trend Overview The local market is showing classic spring expansion as we hit a new milestone for inventory. For the first time in […]

Community Community Spotlight: University District Exploring Seattle’s University District The University District, often simply called the U District, is one of Seattle’s most energetic and recognizable neighborhoods. Centered around the University of Washington campus, the area blends historic homes, vibrant student life, and a growing mix of modern condos and apartment buildings. Located about five miles north of downtown Seattle, […]

Buyers Should You Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates Before Buying? If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard some version of this advice lately: “Just wait until rates drop.” It sounds logical. After all, mortgage rates have moved around quite a bit over the past couple of years. Earlier this year they even dipped briefly into the high-5% range before moving back […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: South Snohomish & North King County March 2nd through March 8th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 188 ⬆️ (156 last week)Pending Sales: 193 ⬆️ (175 last week)Homes Sold: 122 ⬇️ (150 last week)Price Reductions: 115 ⬆️ (111 last week) Weekly Trend Overview The spring market is clearly gaining momentum across South Snohomish and North King County. New listings jumped significantly this week, giving buyers more options […]

Uncategorized Community Spotlight: Ballard Ballard continues to be one of Seattle’s most recognizable and vibrant neighborhoods. With its Scandinavian roots, walkable core, waterfront access, and a mix of modern condos and classic Craftsman homes, it offers a lifestyle that is hard to replicate anywhere else in the city. Here is a quick look at the numbers: Residential HomesAverage Sales […]

Buyers Renting vs. Buying in South Snohomish & North King County: The Numbers Might Be Closer Than You Think If you’re renting in Lynnwood, Bothell, Mill Creek, Edmonds, Shoreline, or nearby, you’ve probably wondered: Should I just keep renting… or is it time to buy? With interest rates higher than they were a few years ago, many renters assume buying no longer makes sense. But locally, the gap between renting and owning is often […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: Feb 23rd through March 1st Here’s what we saw across South Snohomish and North King County this week: This Week’s Stats New Listings: 156 ⬇️ from 168Pending: 175 ⬆️ from 165Sold: 150 ⬆️ from 112Price Reductions: 111 ⬆️ from 54 Weekly Trend Overview New listings dipped slightly, but buyer activity picked up in a big way. Pending sales increased and […]

Community Community Spotlight: Lake City Lake City is one of North Seattle’s most underrated neighborhoods. It offers an approachable price point compared to many surrounding areas, while still giving you quick access to downtown Seattle, the Eastside, and outdoor recreation. If you are looking for a mix of established residential streets, condos with convenience, and long term upside, Lake City […]

General Grateful and Honored: What These CENTURY 21 Awards Really Mean for My Clients Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend our CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center annual awards event. I walked away incredibly grateful and proud to have received the following recognitions: CenturionPresident’s AwardPinnacle Quality Service AwardCenturion Honor Society First and foremost, these are not “Bill awards.” They are a reflection of the trust people place in […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: February 16 through February 22, 2026 This Week’s Stats New Listings: 143 ⬇️ (168)Pending Sales: 169 ⬆️ (165)Closed Sales: 104 ⬇️ (112)Price Reductions: 70 ⬆️ (54) Weekly Trend Overview Inventory pulled back this week with fewer new listings hitting the market compared to the week prior. At the same time, pending activity ticked up, which tells us buyers are still very […]

Community Community Spotlight: Bellevue, Washington If you’re looking for a city that blends luxury living, career opportunity, and everyday convenience, Bellevue continues to stand out as one of the most sought after markets in the Pacific Northwest. Located just east of Seattle across Lake Washington, Bellevue has evolved into a true urban powerhouse while still offering quiet residential neighborhoods, lakefront […]

Buyers Washington Down Payment Assistance: How It Really Works (And Who It’s For) If you’ve been thinking about buying but feel stuck because of the down payment, you’re not alone. One of the biggest myths I hear from buyers across South Snohomish and North King County is: “I need 20% down.” You don’t. And in many cases, there are Washington State programs designed specifically to help bridge that […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update – Feb 9th through Feb 15th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 168 ⬆️ (135)Pending Sales: 165 ⬇️ (178)Sold Homes: 112 ⬆️ (87)Price Reductions: 54 ⬇️ (61) Weekly Trend Overview Inventory jumped this week with 33 more homes hitting the market compared to last week. That is a noticeable increase and gives buyers more options to look at. Pending activity dipped slightly, […]

Buyers Why Townhomes Are So Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers If you’ve been watching the market lately, you may have noticed something interesting. Townhomes are moving. And for many first-time buyers across South Snohomish and North King County, they’re not a compromise. They’re a strategy. Let’s look at the numbers. 1. The $210,000 Price Gap Is Bigger Than It Looks Current averages in our market: […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update | Feb 2 through Feb 8 This Week’s Stats New Listings: 135 ↑ from 128Pending Sales: 178 ↓ from 190Sold Homes: 87 ↑ from 69Price Reductions: 61 ↑ from 60 Weekly Trend OverviewNew listings ticked up again, adding more inventory to the market as we move deeper into the early spring ramp up. Pending sales pulled back slightly from last week, […]

Community Community Spotlight: Woodway If you have ever driven through Woodway, you probably noticed how different it feels from surrounding areas. There are no busy commercial corridors, no dense housing clusters, and very little traffic. That is entirely by design. Woodway is one of the smallest and most exclusive residential communities in the region, tucked between Edmonds and Shoreline […]

Buyers A Washington Down Payment Program That Covers Up to 20 Percent Down. Here Is Who It Is Really For… One of the most common things I hear from buyers is, “I would love to own a home, but I will never save enough for a down payment.” What many people do not realize is that Washington State has a down payment assistance program that can cover up to 20 percent down with zero interest […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update | Jan 26th – Feb 1st This Week’s Stats New Listings: 128 ↓ (150)Pending Sales: 190 ↑ (155)Sold Homes: 69 ↑ (55)Price Reductions: 60 ↑ (58) Weekly Trend Overview Buyer activity picked up meaningfully this week. Pending sales jumped while new listings slowed, a signal that motivated buyers are absorbing inventory quickly. At the same time, price reductions ticked up slightly, […]

Community Community Spotlight: Issaquah Nestled at the base of the Issaquah Alps, Issaquah offers a rare mix of natural beauty, strong schools, and easy access to major employment centers across the Eastside and Seattle. It consistently attracts buyers who want space, scenery, and a true community feel without feeling far removed from city conveniences. Why People Love Living in […]

Buyers Don’t Skip That Home That’s Been Sitting on the Market A question I hear often from buyers is whether a home that has been sitting on the market should be avoided. It is easy to assume something must be wrong if a property has not gone pending quickly. In reality, homes that have been listed longer can sometimes offer some of the best opportunities in […]