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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…
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More Homes, More Choice: What the Fall Housing Market Means for Buyers and SellersThe biggest change in the housing market right now isn't a dramatic drop in prices. It's choice.In August, active inventory across the Northwest Multiple Listing Service was up 22% compared…
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Neighborhood Spotlight: Juanita
Juanita is one of those neighborhoods that offers a little bit of everything—Lake Washington access, everyday conveniences, local restaurants, and plenty of ways to get outside.
It’s easy to drive through on your way somewhere else and…
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Why Two Median Home Prices Can Both Be CorrectIf you follow real estate news, you've probably seen two reports covering the same month where the median prices don't match.At first glance, it looks like someone got it wrong. That usually isn't the case—the reports are just…
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What to Check Before the First Fall Rain
You've probably felt it already — the sun dropping a little earlier, that first cool edge to the morning air. Summer winding down is never our favorite part of the year, but this in-between stretch is genuinely one of the best…
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What Pending Contracts Are Telling Us Right NowClosed sales tell us where the market has been. Pending contracts give us an earlier look at how buyers and sellers are reaching agreements before those transactions appear in the closed-sale data.We reviewed NWMLS residential…
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What Actually Adds Value to a Home?We’re in the middle of renovating a home right now, and it has reinforced something we see repeatedly: the updates that create the most value aren’t always the most dramatic.Beautiful finishes matter, but function usually matters…
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How to Prepare Your Home for Smoke SeasonLast week, an outdoor movie night we planned to attend was canceled because of poor air quality.It was disappointing, but also a reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can change our plans here in the Pacific Northwest. The air can…
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More Homes on the Market. Fewer Showings per House.We spend a lot of time touring homes, hosting open houses, and watching what happens after a listing goes live.One thing has become clear this summer. Buyers are still looking, but their attention is spread across more…
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Home Prices Aren’t Moving in One DirectionHome-price headlines are starting to sound more optimistic again.After a period of slower growth—and price declines in some areas—national data is showing early signs that prices may be stabilizing. According to an analysis…
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The Best Home Isn't Always the One That Makes the Best First Impression
Walk through any open house, and you'll hear buyers talking about paint colors, countertops, and flooring.
It's natural. Those are the first things we notice.
But the homes people end up loving most…
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What Buyers Can Negotiate Besides PriceWhen buyers think about negotiating a home purchase, price is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But an offer is more than one number.Depending on the property, the market, and the buyer’s priorities, the right combination…
