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Free Movies Under the Stars A blanket, a few snacks, and a movie under the stars—one of the easiest summer plans around. There are free outdoor screenings happening throughout the region, with everything from family favorites to nostalgic classics. Many also include live…

What Living Near Light Rail Really Buys You This summer, the World Cup gave me a reason to go downtown more often than I usually do—and light rail made it easy. No bridge traffic. No circling for parking. Just a train that dropped me close to where I wanted to be. It…

The Market in Front of Us Isn’t the Whole Story It’s easy to understand why so much of the real estate conversation feels focused on the present. Mortgage rates are higher. Monthly payments matter more. Buyers are watching inventory and price reductions closely, while…

5% Down. Multiple Offers. They Still Won.This is one of those stories we've been wanting to share. Our clients were first-time buyers who came to us through a referral from a good friend and past client — still our favorite way to meet people. They fell for a home, and so…

The Berry Guide A local's guide to u-pick season around Puget Sound I grew up on Eastside, which means I grew up measuring summer in berries. Strawberries meant school was out. Raspberries meant July had truly arrived. Blueberries meant you still had weeks of good weather…

The Small Projects That Protect Your Biggest InvestmentEvery summer we walk through dozens of homes, and one thing we've learned is that it's often the small maintenance projects—not the major renovations—that do the most to protect a home's long-term value.Many…

When Potential Matters More Than PerfectionOne of the biggest shifts we've seen this summer isn't just that buyers have more choices—it's that they have the opportunity to look beyond perfection and recognize a home's potential.Not long ago, buyers often had to make quick…

June Housing Market Update: Buyers Have More Choices—But the Best Homes Are Still MovingIf you've been waiting for the housing market to become a little more balanced, we're continuing to move in that direction.The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) released its…

What Makes a Home Memorable?One question we get asked from time to time is whether all the homes we tour start to blend together.The answer is no. If anything, it's the opposite.After walking through hundreds of homes every year, we've found that the ones we remember most…

The Difference Between Finding a House and Finding the Right HomeOne thing we've learned after helping hundreds of buyers over the years is that finding a beautiful house and finding the right home aren't always the same thing.It's easy to get caught up in a stunning…

Many Buyers Are Still Thinking About Yesterday's MarketOne of the biggest shifts we've seen over the past few years isn't interest rates or home prices.It's the opportunities available to buyers.Many people are still making decisions based on the market we experienced in…

June Events Worth Putting on Your CalendarJune always feels like the unofficial start of summer in the Pacific Northwest. The days are longer, the weather is finally cooperating (most of the time), and the calendar starts filling up with festivals, outdoor events,…