Homeownership The Homeowner File: What to Keep Now So You’re Not Scrambling When It’s Time to Sell   A homeowner file is simply a place to keep the important records, receipts, permits, warranties and reports related to your home. Most homeowners have a filing system for their house. Unfortunately, that filing system is often a combination of an email inbox, a kitchen drawer, a folder labeled “HOUSE” with a stack of warranties, […]
Home Buyers It’s September. Is now the best time to buy a home in Seattle? Spring gets a lot of attention in Seattle real estate. More homes tend to come on the market, buyers get excited to start their search, and the whole real estate landscape feels busier. But if you’re hoping to make a move this year, September deserves a closer look. By early fall, buyers often have something […]
Home Buyers Understanding Home Inspections: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide 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 […]
Sellers Is Early Fall a Good Time to List a Home in Seattle?   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 […]
Home Buyers Myth #3 — Interest Rates Are Too High to Buy   “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 Sometimes they come from outdated advice that has been repeated so many times it starts to feel […]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 Neighborhoods More Affordable Residential Neighborhoods to Explore in Seattle   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 […]
Windermere Partnerships Discover Seabrook, WA   Windermere is the strategic sales partner for Seabrook, Washington, an award-winning coastal community overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Through this partnership, Windermere clients have access to an exclusive rental discount to visit Seabrook, as well as the benefit of working with a team of local specialists who can assist with everything from scheduling a stay, […]
Home Buyers Myth #2 — It’s Cheaper to Rent than to Own   “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 […]
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