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Fall Back, Kick Back: Halloween Weekend Comes With an Extra HourOctober 29, 2026 | JR GroupHalloween Comes With a Bonus HourHalloween falls on a Saturday this year, and there's one more treat waiting for us after the candy is gone.At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, daylight…
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The Fed Held Rates Steady. So Why Are Mortgage Rates Falling?What this week's Federal Reserve decision really means for homebuyers and homeowners.If you caught the headlines this week, you probably saw that the Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged. But…
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Beautifully Redone. Ready for Everyday Life.Our Kirkland renovation is finished—and officially on the market.If you’ve been following the progress on social media, you’ve seen pieces of the transformation along the way. Now we get to share how it all came…
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More Room to Negotiate. What Does That Actually Look Like?More homes to choose from can change more than your weekend showing schedule. It can give you room to compare, ask questions and negotiate terms that make a purchase work better for you.September’s NWMLS report…
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The Fall Porch, Three WaysYou don’t need a wraparound porch to have a little fun with your entry this October. A small doorstep, covered landing, or pair of planters can give you plenty to work with.The easiest place to start is with the house itself. Take a cue from your…
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Is That Price Cut a Deal?How to read a price reduction in a market with more choices“Sold at asking price” can sound like the seller held firm. But the asking price may have changed before the offer arrived.In September, the median sale-to-list-price ratio for…
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More homes for sale. So why aren’t prices falling everywhere?September 2026 residential market update | King, Snohomish & Pierce countiesMore homes are on the market, and fewer are going under contract. You might expect prices to fall, but September’s numbers show…
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Before the Rain Returns: Five Fall Checks Worth Making
Fall home maintenance around here is less about completing an enormous seasonal checklist and more about one priority: making sure water goes where it should.
A little attention now can help you catch small issues…
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Pretty Isn’t a Floor Plan
It photographs beautifully. The counters gleam, the light pours in, and the rooms feel wide open.
Then you open the one cabinet next to the stove.
Where do the plates go? Where does the coffee maker sit without swallowing half the counter? Where…
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Before You Make an Offer: Take a Closer Look
The first showing may be the only showing.
Sometimes we can schedule a second visit or spend more time at a property before making an offer. Other times, the home is occupied, access is limited, or the timeline moves quickly.…
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A Rate Headline Isn’t a Housing Plan
On September 16, the Federal Reserve raised its short-term target rate by a quarter point. The next day, Freddie Mac reported that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage had climbed to 6.95%, up from 6.76% the week before.…
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Five Updates That Make Your Home Feel Fresh This FallFall doesn’t have to mean redecorating the whole house. A few thoughtful changes can make your home feel warmer, more current, and ready for the season—without becoming overly themed.1. Warm Up the LightingAs the days…
