Buyer How a ‘Dry January’ Mindset Can Get You Closer to Buying a Home in 2024 By Lisa Marie Conklin The “dry January” challenge of giving up alcohol for a month got us thinking about kicking some other bad habits that might be holding us back. We’re not talking about giving up carbs for a month or an afternoon latte, but the not-so-great things you might be doing as a wannabe […]
Uncategorized The Behind-The-Scenes, Not-So-Glamorous, & Dangerous Side of Real Estate STORY TIME // The Behind-The-Scenes, Not-So-Glamorous, & Dangerous Side of Real Estate Not every phone call I get is met with a smile (as pictured here), which is to be expected in real estate. Sometimes you get tough news about an offer, or a client, and that’s part of the job. What might not be […]
Community Around The Sound: March Events Hello, March! We are in the final stretches of winter, and I can’t wait for spring! Who’s with me?! I’ve compiled a list of events around the sound this month, so be sure to save this post for later! MARCH EVENTS AROUND THE SOUND  
Homeowner 5 Tax Deductions for Homeowners: Some You May Not Know! *SIGH* It’s that time of year again: Tax Season. I’m dropping this Friday knowledge on you to give you something to ponder this weekend if you’re a current homeowner OR if you’re thinking about becoming one! Here are some tax deductions that you may not know about! Save this post for later or share it […]
Market Update Q4 2022 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of select counties of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. I hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me! Regional Economic […]
Buyer Sunday Inspection Thoughts Spent this morning at the inspection for my wonderful clients who are moving here from out-of-state and putting down roots in the PNW! I am so excited for them to be able to take advantage of favorable market conditions and have a new home and a new state for the new year. If long-term home […]
Charity Drive Holiday Photos & Charity Drive: Benefitting Storehouse and Maple Valley Food Banks The Holidays are here, and I’ve partnered with another local businesswoman to give back to the community! In addition to providing complimentary Holiday family photos, we will be raising money & collecting gift cards for Storehouse and Maple Valley Food Banks! THE DETAILS // RESCHEDULED! Come see us Sunday, December 4th from 4p-7p at Ravenwoods […]
Listing Seller Success Story: West Seattle #SOLD! Story time // I first chatted with this seller at the end of last year to discuss working with her at some point in 2022 for their relocation back to Hawaii. I was honored that she ultimately selected me to guide her through the process, & over the course of months, we strategized and […]
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First Time Home Buyer Demystifying Closing Cost Credits I’ve been talking A LOT about seller-paid closing costs lately, and all of the opportunities that buyers have to reduce their monthly payment. 🔥 Today, I’m breaking it all down with some data points to help you better understand exactly what it means, and what the guidelines are. Study these photos for details & save […]
Neighborhood Tips for a Successful Garage Sale Many of us have gathered a lot of “stuff” over the years, and the quantity likely increased during the Pandemic! So, what to do with that stuff? I suggest trying out a Garage Sale! The Low Down With a garage sale, you typically clear out your driveway for merchandising. Tables, clothing racks, and even sheets/quilts […]
First Time Home Buyer Trudging Through The Muck With all of the news articles, water-cooler conversations (virtual and in real life), and information flying about the housing market, it can be overwhelming. Who do you trust? Do you trust the person who has been “waiting for the market to crash” for the past 6 years? Do you trust the media that is constantly […]
Market Update The Current State of the U.S. Housing Market Blog post and video, provided courtesy of Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner! Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. With home prices continuing to defy gravity, mortgage rates spiking, the Fed raising interest rates significantly, a yield curve that is just keeping its nose […]
First Time Home Buyer Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update Courtesty of Matthew Gardner The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere […]
First Time Home Buyer First-Time Home Buyer Win in Snohomish, WA #SOLD! 🎉 I’m beyond thrilled for these sweet buyers who just closed on their first home (AND with instant equity)! Matt & Amy were referred to me shortly after they realized they could qualify for a home loan instead of having to renew their lease – but we were on a time crunch! With a […]