You found a house you love, wrote an offer, and the seller accepted. Now comes one of the most important parts of the home-buying process: the inspection. For first-time buyers, this part can feel a little overwhelming. You may spend a few hours following an inspector through the house, hearing about everything from loose handrails […]

  Labor Day often marks a noticeable shift in the Seattle real estate market. Summer travel winds down, school starts back up, and buyers who may have taken a break often return with more focus. That does not mean every seller should rush to list in September. But for a home that is ready, priced […]

  “I can’t afford to buy a home.”  “The interest rates are too high.” “We’re entering a recession.”   These concerns are real, and I hear some version of them often. Sometimes they come from current market conditions. Sometimes they come from outdated advice that has been repeated so many times it starts to feel […]

  Seattle is not an inexpensive housing market, but some neighborhoods may offer more attainable options than others, especially for buyers looking for a residential feel, access to parks, everyday amenities, transit, and a little more breathing room. When I talk about “more affordable” Seattle neighborhoods, I mean relative affordability within the city and nearby […]