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📊 Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County

This Week’s Stats: New Listings: 205 ↑ (from 117 last week) Pending Sales: 193 ↓ (from 206) Sold Homes: 108 ↓ (from 161) Price Reductions: 152 ↑ (from 110) 📈 Weekly Trend Overview The post-holiday rebound is here. New listings more than doubled after the Labor Day dip, as expected when sellers who held off […]
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🏡 Community Spotlight: Living in Lynnwood, WA

Welcome to Lynnwood Lynnwood, WA is one of Snohomish County’s most connected and fast-growing communities. Just 16 miles north of Seattle and minutes from Everett, this city is perfectly positioned for convenience, lifestyle, and opportunity. With a strong housing market and the arrival of light rail in summer 2024, it’s no surprise Lynnwood WA real […]
Sellers

Should You Rent Out Your Home Instead of Selling? What You Need to Know

If you’re a homeowner in South Snohomish County or North King County, you may be wondering if renting out your property could be a better move than selling. It’s a question I hear often in today’s market, especially with many homeowners locked into historically low mortgage rates. While renting can sometimes make sense, it isn’t […]
Buyers and Sellers

📅 August 2025 Market Recap – South Snohomish & North King County

The August market reflected steady demand with some late-summer seasonality showing up around Labor Day. Buyers stayed active, and while sellers adjusted pricing early in the month, by September fewer reductions were needed. August Snapshot Average New Listings per Week: ~164 (down from July’s ~182) Average Pending Sales per Week: ~201 (up from July’s ~189) […]

Buyers and Sellers 📊 Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County This Week’s Stats: New Listings: 205 ↑ (from 117 last week) Pending Sales: 193 ↓ (from 206) Sold Homes: 108 ↓ (from 161) Price Reductions: 152 ↑ (from 110) 📈 Weekly Trend Overview The post-holiday rebound is here. New listings more than doubled after the Labor Day dip, as expected when sellers who held off […]

Buyers and Sellers 🏡 Community Spotlight: Living in Lynnwood, WA Welcome to Lynnwood Lynnwood, WA is one of Snohomish County’s most connected and fast-growing communities. Just 16 miles north of Seattle and minutes from Everett, this city is perfectly positioned for convenience, lifestyle, and opportunity. With a strong housing market and the arrival of light rail in summer 2024, it’s no surprise Lynnwood WA real […]

Sellers Should You Rent Out Your Home Instead of Selling? What You Need to Know If you’re a homeowner in South Snohomish County or North King County, you may be wondering if renting out your property could be a better move than selling. It’s a question I hear often in today’s market, especially with many homeowners locked into historically low mortgage rates. While renting can sometimes make sense, it isn’t […]

Buyers and Sellers 📅 August 2025 Market Recap – South Snohomish & North King County The August market reflected steady demand with some late-summer seasonality showing up around Labor Day. Buyers stayed active, and while sellers adjusted pricing early in the month, by September fewer reductions were needed. August Snapshot Average New Listings per Week: ~164 (down from July’s ~182) Average Pending Sales per Week: ~201 (up from July’s ~189) […]

Buyers and Sellers 📊 Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County This Week’s Stats: New Listings: 117 ↓ (from 183 last week) Pending Sales: 206 ↑ (from 201) Sold Homes: 161 ↓ (from 162) Price Reductions: 110 ↓ (from 166) 🏡 Weekly Trend Overview The numbers shifted noticeably this week, and the Labor Day holiday likely played a role. New listings dropped sharply to 117 — […]

Buyers and Sellers Why More New Homes Doesn’t Mean Another Housing Crash Lately, you may have seen headlines claiming that new construction inventory is at its highest levels since 2008. It’s true that new-home numbers are up, but here’s where the story often gets misread: we’re not back in 2008. Not even close. Back then, the market was flooded with both new and existing homes. Today, while […]

Buyers and Sellers 📊 Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County This Week’s Stats: New Listings: 183 ↑ (from 179 last week) Pending Sales: 201 ↓ (from 219) Sold Homes: 162 ↑ (from 141) Price Reductions: 166 ↑ (from 139) 📈 Weekly Trend Overview Inventory ticked up slightly this week with 183 new listings, while pending sales pulled back to 201 after last week’s surge. Closed […]

Uncategorized Should You Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? The Strategic Tradeoff If you’re looking to buy a home in South Snohomish or North King County, you might be wondering if now is the right time or if you should wait for lower mortgage rates. Rates have recently dipped into the mid-6 % range, tempting many buyers to hold out for further drops. But in our local […]

Uncategorized 📊 Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County This Week’s Stats: New Listings: 179 ↑ (from 166 last week) Pending Sales: 219 ↑ (from 181) Sold Homes: 141 ↑ (from 121) Price Reductions: 139 ↓ (from 183) 📈 Weekly Trend Overview Momentum returned this week with increases across new listings, pending sales, and closed transactions. Buyers are clearly active again, pushing pendings up […]

Uncategorized Sweetening the Deal: How Concessions Can Help You Sell Faster As inventory grows and buyers gain more choices, sellers are finding creative ways to stand out. One strategy on the rise is offering concessions. These are small but meaningful incentives that can make a big difference in getting your home sold. Why Sellers Are Offering More Concessions With more homes available, buyers have the upper […]

Buyers and Sellers 📊 Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County This Week’s Stats: New Listings: 166 ↓ (from 175 last week) Pending Sales: 181 ↓ (from 200) Sold Homes: 121 ↓ (from 162) Price Reductions: 183 ↑ (from 161) 📉 Weekly Trend Overview The market cooled across most key metrics this week. Fewer new listings and pendings suggest both buyer and seller activity has eased […]

Buyers Is a Second Home the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan? For many, retirement planning goes beyond numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about designing the lifestyle you want to enjoy. One option that’s growing in popularity is purchasing a second home ahead of retirement. This isn’t just about a vacation getaway — it’s about creating flexibility, comfort, and long-term value. Why a Second Home Might Make […]

Buyers 📊 Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County This Week’s Stats: New Listings: 175 ↑ (from 159 last week) Pending Sales: 200 ↑ (from 178) Sold Homes: 162 ↑ (from 152) Price Reductions: 161 ↑ (from 157) 📈 Weekly Trend Overview After last week’s slowdown, this week shows signs of a rebound. New listings rose slightly, giving buyers more fresh options, while pending […]

Uncategorized 2025 Housing Market Outlook: National Trends and Local Perspective in Lynnwood The second half of 2025 brings a cautiously optimistic housing forecast. National experts agree: while we’re not in a boom, we’re not headed for a bust either. Home prices are expected to rise modestly—by 1.5% to 2%—and inventory levels are slowly improving, offering some relief to buyers without overwhelming the market. What’s Driving the National […]

Buyers 📊 Weekly Real Estate Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County Here’s how the market moved this past week: New Listings: 159 ↓ (down from 213 last week) Back on Market: 16 ↓ (down from 24) Price Reductions: 157 ↓ (down from 177) Pending Sales: 178 ↓ (down from 228) Closed Sales: 152 (no change) 🧐 Weekly Trends We saw a notable cooling this week, with […]

Sellers Avoid These Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home Selling your home is a big decision, and doing it right makes all the difference. Since 2017, I’ve helped homeowners throughout Snohomish and North King County avoid the pitfalls that can cost time and money. As one of the top agents in my office, I bring the local knowledge and strategy you need to sell […]

Buyers 📊 Weekly Real Estate Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County The local housing market stayed active this past week, offering a clear view of what both buyers and sellers are navigating right now: New Listings: 213 homes hit the market Back on Market: 24 listings returned after falling out of contract Price Reductions: 177 sellers adjusted their price Pending Sales: 228 homes went under contract […]

Buyers Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing — What That Means for Snohomish & North King County Buyers If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for mortgage rates to settle down, there’s good news: rates have started to stabilize. And that shift is already having a ripple effect for homebuyers across Snohomish and North King County. 📉 Why Stable Mortgage Rates Matter Over the past year, buyers have dealt with a lot […]

Buyers HUD 184: A Powerful Home Loan Option for Native American Buyers As a real estate agent, I’m committed to helping every family find the resources that best support their homeownership journey. For Native American and Alaska Native communities, one of the most powerful—and often underutilized—options is the HUD 184 Home Loan Program. What is the HUD 184 Loan? The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program […]

Sellers Why Your Home’s Asking Price Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Market If you’re planning to sell your home in the South Snohomish or North King County area, pricing it right from the start has never been more important. According to recent data, the number of price reductions in May 2025 has surged back to normal levels—almost identical to what we saw in 2018 and 2019. Roughly […]