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 […]
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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 […]
Sellers Can You Really Sell Your Home With ChatGPT? Here’s What Sellers Should Know A recent news story out of Florida is getting a lot of attention after a homeowner claimed he used ChatGPT to help sell his house. According to the report, the seller used artificial intelligence to guide decisions like pricing, suggested updates, and even the marketing description. The home reportedly received multiple offers quickly and went […]
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 […]