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Community Spotlight: Des Moines, WA

Nestled along the Puget Sound waterfront between Seattle and Tacoma, Des Moines is one of those communities that quietly offers a little bit of everything. Waterfront parks, marina views, commuter convenience, and more attainable home prices compared to many nearby cities have made Des Moines increasingly appealing for buyers looking to balance lifestyle and value. […]
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Why Some Homes Sell in Days While Others Sit on the Market

If you have been watching the real estate market around Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Shoreline, and the surrounding areas lately, you may have noticed something interesting: Some homes are selling almost immediately with strong activity and multiple offers… while others are sitting for weeks with price reductions and very little attention. So what is causing the […]
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South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: May 4th – May 10th

This Week’s Stats New Listings: 255 ↑ (last week: 223) Pending Sales: 227 ↑ (last week: 224) Closed Sales: 112 ↓ (last week: 177) Price Reductions: 159 ↓ (last week: 180) Weekly Trend Overview The local market saw a significant injection of new inventory this week with 255 new listings hitting the market. This is […]
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Community Spotlight: Covington

There was a time when Covington was considered a quiet pass through on the way to the mountains, but those days are long gone. It has officially come into its own as one of the most practical and family friendly hubs in South King County. People are flocking here because it offers that rare combination […]

Community Community Spotlight: Des Moines, WA Nestled along the Puget Sound waterfront between Seattle and Tacoma, Des Moines is one of those communities that quietly offers a little bit of everything. Waterfront parks, marina views, commuter convenience, and more attainable home prices compared to many nearby cities have made Des Moines increasingly appealing for buyers looking to balance lifestyle and value. […]

Buyers and Sellers Why Some Homes Sell in Days While Others Sit on the Market If you have been watching the real estate market around Edmonds, Lynnwood, Bothell, Shoreline, and the surrounding areas lately, you may have noticed something interesting: Some homes are selling almost immediately with strong activity and multiple offers… while others are sitting for weeks with price reductions and very little attention. So what is causing the […]

Buyers and Sellers South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: May 4th – May 10th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 255 ↑ (last week: 223) Pending Sales: 227 ↑ (last week: 224) Closed Sales: 112 ↓ (last week: 177) Price Reductions: 159 ↓ (last week: 180) Weekly Trend Overview The local market saw a significant injection of new inventory this week with 255 new listings hitting the market. This is […]

Buyers and Sellers Community Spotlight: Covington There was a time when Covington was considered a quiet pass through on the way to the mountains, but those days are long gone. It has officially come into its own as one of the most practical and family friendly hubs in South King County. People are flocking here because it offers that rare combination […]

Buyers and Sellers Your Local Connection to the Global Real Estate Market When most people think of their real estate agent, they think of the person who helps them buy or sell a home in their current neighborhood. While I love being your local expert for Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Shoreline, my ability to help you does not stop at the South Snohomish or North King County line. […]

Buyers and Sellers South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: April 27th through May 3rd This Week’s Stats New Listings: 223 ↑ (last week: 216) Pending Sales: 224 ↑ (last week: 223) Closed Sales: 177 ↑ (last week: 136) Price Reductions: 180 ↑ (last week: 142) Weekly Trend Overview The local housing market is moving at an incredibly efficient pace as we head into the first full week of May. […]

Buyers and Sellers Reality Check: 3 Things That Are Not Going to Happen in the 2026 Housing Market This is a great choice for the blog. In a market with so much news about the Fed and interest rates, there is a lot of “chatter” that can cause fear. This post is all about busting myths and providing peace of mind for your clients in South Snohomish and North King Counties. Here is […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: April 20th through April 26th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 216 ↓ (last week: 245) Pending Sales: 223 ↑ (last week: 214) Closed Sales: 136 ↑ (last week: 108) Price Reductions: 142 ↓ (last week: 164) Weekly Trend Overview The local housing market has settled into an incredibly productive rhythm following the massive inventory surge we saw last week. While […]

Community Community Spotlight: Richmond Beach There is a specific feeling you get when you cross into the Richmond Beach neighborhood of Shoreline. It is that rare pocket of the Pacific Northwest where the air feels a little saltier and the pace of life slows down just enough to notice the Olympic Mountains across the water. While much of the region […]

Buyers and Sellers The Changing Guard at the Fed: What Local Homeowners Should Know If you have been following the financial news lately, you have probably seen two big headlines competing for your attention. First, mortgage rates have finally started to show some downward momentum, with the 30 year fixed rate recently dipping toward the low 6% range. Second, we are on the verge of a major leadership change […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: April 13th through April 19th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 245 ↑ (last update: 189) Pending Sales: 214 ↑ (last update: 174) Closed Sales: 108 ↓ (last update: 144) Price Reductions: 164 ↑ (last update: 130) Weekly Trend Overview While I was away taking in the sights of Death Valley and connecting with colleagues at our CENTURY 21 ONE21 Conference […]

Buyers The Most Important Step Before You Fall in Love with a House It happens all the time. A buyer sees a beautiful home online in Edmonds or Mountlake Terrace, schedules a tour, and falls head over heels for the kitchen or the backyard view. They start imagining where the furniture will go and which room will be the office. Then comes the tough part: they realize they […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: March 30th – April 5th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 189 ↓ (last week: 208) Pending Sales: 174 ↓ (last week: 207) Closed Sales: 144 ↑ (last week: 139) Price Reductions: 130 ↑ (last week: 121) Weekly Trend Overview After a massive surge in activity during late March, the local market took a slight breather this past week. New listings […]

Buyers and Sellers Community Spotlight: Burien There is a reason Burien has become the go to conversation for anyone priced out of Seattle but unwilling to compromise on character. It is one of the few places left in King County that feels like a genuine, lived in town rather than a suburban sprawl of cookie cutter developments. People are drawn here […]

Sellers The “Spring Training” Your Home Needs Before Listing If you follow the national real estate news, you might have heard that the week of April 12 is being called the best time to list a home in 2026. It is the “Goldilocks” window where buyer demand, pricing, and market speed typically align for the best results. However, as any athlete or performer will […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: March 23rd – March 29th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 208 ↑ (last week: 201) Pending Sales: 207 ↑ (last week: 189) Closed Sales: 139 ↑ (last week: 110) Price Reductions: 121 ↓ (last week: 128) Weekly Trend Overview The local housing market shifted into high gear this past week as we officially crossed the 200 mark for both new […]

Uncategorized Community Spotlight: Black Diamond Tucked between Maple Valley and Enumclaw, Black Diamond offers a unique blend of small town charm, scenic surroundings, and newer planned communities that continue to draw buyers looking for space and lifestyle. If you have not spent much time out here, it might surprise you. This is one of those areas that feels a bit […]

Buyers Controlling the Controllables: Getting the Best Mortgage Rate Today If you have been keeping an eye on the news lately, you have probably noticed that mortgage rates have been a bit of a moving target. One week they are trending down and the next they might nudge back up. For many of my clients in South Snohomish and North King Counties, this volatility can […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: March16th – March 22nd This Week’s Stats New Listings: 201 ↑ (last week: 200) Pending Sales: 189 ↑ (last week: 180) Closed Sales: 110 ↓ (last week: 130) Price Reductions: 128 ↑ (last week: 116) Weekly Trend Overview The local housing market is maintaining its upward climb as we move into the second half of March. For the second […]

Buyers and Sellers Community Spotlight: Arlington, WA Tucked between the foothills of the Cascades and the Stillaguamish River, Arlington offers that balance a lot of buyers are chasing right now. More space, more privacy, and still within reach of everyday convenience. 📍 Why People Love Arlington Arlington continues to gain traction for buyers who want to stretch out a bit without completely […]