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Pride of Home: Celebrating Pride Month and the Power of Belonging

June is Pride Month, and while it is often celebrated with parades, festivals, and rainbow flags, I think it is also worth celebrating in a place that receives far less attention. Home. Because at its core, Pride is about being able to live authentically. It is about having the freedom to be yourself, to love […]
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Weekly Market Update: May 25th through May 31st

This Week’s Stats New Listings: 262 ⬆️ (197 last week) Pending Sales: 200 ⬇️ (218 last week) Sold Homes: 178 ⬆️ (166 last week) Price Reductions: 186 ⬆️ (169 last week) Weekly Trend Overview Inventory took a noticeable jump this week, with new listings climbing from 197 to 262. That’s a significant increase in fresh […]
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Community Spotlight: Fall City, WA

Fall City is one of those places that still feels like a true small town, even though it sits within reach of Bellevue, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, and the greater Eastside. Tucked near the Snoqualmie and Raging Rivers, Fall City offers a quieter lifestyle with open space, wooded lots, river access, and a strong connection to the […]
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South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: May18th – May 24th

This Week’s Stats New Listings: 197 ↓ (last week: 278) Pending Sales: 218 ↓ (last week: 222) Closed Sales: 166 ↑ (last week: 144) Price Reductions: 169 ↓ (last week: 185) Weekly Trend Overview The local real estate market experienced a classic pre holiday stabilization this past week as we headed into the Memorial Day […]

Buyers and Sellers Pride of Home: Celebrating Pride Month and the Power of Belonging June is Pride Month, and while it is often celebrated with parades, festivals, and rainbow flags, I think it is also worth celebrating in a place that receives far less attention. Home. Because at its core, Pride is about being able to live authentically. It is about having the freedom to be yourself, to love […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update: May 25th through May 31st This Week’s Stats New Listings: 262 ⬆️ (197 last week) Pending Sales: 200 ⬇️ (218 last week) Sold Homes: 178 ⬆️ (166 last week) Price Reductions: 186 ⬆️ (169 last week) Weekly Trend Overview Inventory took a noticeable jump this week, with new listings climbing from 197 to 262. That’s a significant increase in fresh […]

Buyers and Sellers Community Spotlight: Fall City, WA Fall City is one of those places that still feels like a true small town, even though it sits within reach of Bellevue, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, and the greater Eastside. Tucked near the Snoqualmie and Raging Rivers, Fall City offers a quieter lifestyle with open space, wooded lots, river access, and a strong connection to the […]

Buyers and Sellers South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: May18th – May 24th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 197 ↓ (last week: 278) Pending Sales: 218 ↓ (last week: 222) Closed Sales: 166 ↑ (last week: 144) Price Reductions: 169 ↓ (last week: 185) Weekly Trend Overview The local real estate market experienced a classic pre holiday stabilization this past week as we headed into the Memorial Day […]

Buyers and Sellers South Snohomish & North King County Housing Market Update: May 11th through May 17th This Week’s Stats New Listings: 278 ↑ (last week: 255) Pending Sales: 222 ↓ (last week: 227) Closed Sales: 144 ↑ (last week: 112) Price Reductions: 185 ↑ (last week: 159) Weekly Trend Overview The local real estate market experienced a notable shift in dynamics this past week as inventory expanded significantly. New listings surged […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]