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The Pitfalls of Overpricing Your Home
When a homeowner prepares to put their house up for sale, two things are usually top of mind: how long will it take to sell and how much can we get for it. During a seller’s market, when stories of bidding wars and cash offers abound, it’s can be tempting to put as high […]
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5 Home Design Trends for 2026
In looking ahead at interior trends for this year, it’s clear that 2026 is all about the vibes. Creating warm, genuine spaces that reflect your individual lifestyle and create a mood is much more “in” than passing fads that rely on strict aesthetic rules. Rich colors, handmade textures, and grandma-inspired patterns are infusing into […]
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Strategic Investments to Boost Value & Curb Appeal
When it’s time to sell your home, one of the biggest questions is how to make it as appealing as possible to today’s buyers. While market conditions, location, and timing all play a role, the updates you choose before listing can make a meaningful difference in both your selling price and how quickly your home […]
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How’s the Market? Year End Review of Seattle Area Real Estate in 2025
Home values held steady in 2025 with many communities seeing modest price gains. Seattle Metro’s median sale price and $ per sq. ft. both rose year-over-year, while the Eastside’s numbers remained similar to what we saw in 2024. Both areas saw double-digit spikes in the number of new listings and a slight slowdown in the […]
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Housing Forecast: 6 Predictions for 2026
The following is a summary of Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker’s six predictions for the U.S. housing market and economy in 2026. He goes into more detail about his predictions in the video below. 1. Existing Home Sales Will Pick Up (Barely) Home sales have hovered near generational lows for three years. While a […]
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Renting vs Buying: Which is Better for You?
Knowing whether it’s the right time to rent or buy depends on your buying power, what you’re looking for in a home, your local market conditions, your plans for you and your household, and the responsibilities you’re prepared to take on at your residence. Renting gives you greater flexibility to relocate, fewer home maintenance responsibilities, […]
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