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Color Trends 2019

Choosing a color palette for your home can be a complex process. Whether you are refreshing the interior or exterior, identifying colors that you relate to and that are on trend can be a challenge. Check out this article from House Beautiful on the most popular color palettes for 2019 based on your color personality. […]
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Monthly Newsletter

With a healthy increase in inventory since May, the need for buyers to have all their down payment funds immediately available, and a willingness to make offers with no contingencies has passed in most cases. It has been quite a relief, and is providing opportunities for many folks that have wanted to cash in on […]
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Quarterly Reports Q3: South King County

South King County Market Trends In September, the average days on market landed at 26 days and the original list-to-sale price ratio 98%. Since May, inventory growth has been noticeable, and has given buyers more options. This has led to more negotiations and fewer bidding wars, which is tempering month-over-month price growth to a more sustainable level. […]
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Quarterly Reports Q3: North Snohomish County

Q3: July 1 – September 30, 2018 In September, the average days on market landed at 29 days and the original list-to-sale price ratio at 98%. Since May, inventory growth has been noticeable, and has given buyers more options. This has led to more negotiations and fewer bidding wars, which is tempering month-over-month price growth to […]

Community Info Color Trends 2019 Choosing a color palette for your home can be a complex process. Whether you are refreshing the interior or exterior, identifying colors that you relate to and that are on trend can be a challenge. Check out this article from House Beautiful on the most popular color palettes for 2019 based on your color personality. […]

Community Info Monthly Newsletter With a healthy increase in inventory since May, the need for buyers to have all their down payment funds immediately available, and a willingness to make offers with no contingencies has passed in most cases. It has been quite a relief, and is providing opportunities for many folks that have wanted to cash in on […]

Community Info Quarterly Reports Q3: South King County South King County Market Trends In September, the average days on market landed at 26 days and the original list-to-sale price ratio 98%. Since May, inventory growth has been noticeable, and has given buyers more options. This has led to more negotiations and fewer bidding wars, which is tempering month-over-month price growth to a more sustainable level. […]

Community Info Quarterly Reports Q3: North Snohomish County Q3: July 1 – September 30, 2018 In September, the average days on market landed at 29 days and the original list-to-sale price ratio at 98%. Since May, inventory growth has been noticeable, and has given buyers more options. This has led to more negotiations and fewer bidding wars, which is tempering month-over-month price growth to […]

Community Info Quarterly Reports Q3: Seattle Metro Q3: July 1 – September 30, 2018 In September, the average days on market landed at 23 days and the original list-to-sale price ratio 98%. Since May, inventory growth has been noticeable, and has given buyers more options. This has led to more negotiations and fewer bidding wars, which is tempering month-over-month price growth to a […]

Community Info Quarterly Reports Q3: Eastside Q3: July 1 – September 30, 2018 In September, the average days on market landed at 32 days and the original list-to-sale price ratio 98%. Since May, inventory growth has been noticeable, and has given buyers more options. This has led to more negotiations and fewer bidding wars, which is tempering month-over-month price growth to a […]

Community Info Quarterly Reports: Q3 North King Q3: July 1 – September 30, 2018 NORTH KING COUNTY: In September, the average days on market landed at 23 days and the original list-to-sale price ratio 98%. Since May, inventory growth has been noticeable, and has given buyers more options. This has led to more negotiations and fewer bidding wars, which is tempering month-over-month […]

Community Info Quarterly Reports: Q3 South Snohomish Q3: July 1 – September 30, 2018 SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY: In September, the average days on market landed at 27 days and the original list-to-sale price ratio 98%. Since May, inventory growth has been noticeable, and has given buyers more options. This has led to more negotiations and fewer bidding wars, which is tempering month-over-month price […]

Community Info Seattle Home Show 🏡 Warm-weather spaces begin with cold-weather plans. Come to the Seattle Home Show October 19-21 at the CenturyLink Field Event Center to discover the resources you need to make your dream outdoor space a reality by spring. 🌷The Seattle Home Show is the PNW’s largest consumer home show with everything for the home inside and out! Everything […]

Community Info Windermere Helping To #TackleHomelessness Although we didn’t come out with a win on the board from last night’s Seahawks game, we did come out with a win in helping overcome homelessness here in Seattle! The Windermere Foundation raised $4,600 to #TackleHomelessness in their game yesterday against the LA Rams. 🏈 That brings our season total to $9,200 and our […]

Community Info Long Term Interest Rates Still Remain Low Concerned with the recent rise in interest rates? Believe it or not the long-term loan interest rate remains historically low and now is the best time to make a home purchase! Although rates have made a jump since the first of the year and over the last 13 months they have grown over 0.5% […]

Community Info Bothell Beer Festival Celebrate great beers & ciders, delicious food, and music at the 5th annual Bothell Beer Festival this Saturday, Oct 6th from 12pm-6pm! Bring your friends and come experience this cool rain-free industrial environment! http://bothellchamberwa.chambermaster.com/events/details/bothell-underground-beer-festival-2018-13716

Local Market Analysis WEALTH BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS ABOUND With the sharpest increase of available homes for sale in years, more opportunities are now available for buyers, including first-timers. Many first-time home buyers have sat on the sidelines and remained renters due to the constriction of inventory, which put major pressure on price affordability. Not only has affordability been an issue, but the terms required to prevail in […]

Community Info Leavenworth Oktoberfest There’s no better way to kick off the month of October than in Leavenworth for their annual Oktoberfest! 4 venues – 3 weekends of fun for the entire family! “It’s the next best thing to being in Munich!” For more information and to schedule your weekend getaway, check it out here 👉http://www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com/

Local Market Analysis Keeping Price Growth in Perspective, Opportunities Abound for Both Buyers and Sellers Keeping Price Growth in Perspective, Opportunities Abound for Both Buyers and Sellers “How’s the Market?” is a question I am asked all the time. It is a common segue in casual conversation over the neighbor’s fence, at a cocktail party or family gathering. Now more than ever, the answer to this question is critical, yet fascinating. You see, our […]

General Tips Don’t Wait for a Disaster to Build Your Emergency Kit Two Weeks Ready: Be Prepared. Build Kits. Help Each Other. The first few days after a disaster are often the most critical. Government and essential services may not be available right away, depending on the circumstances. It is imperative to have a plan in place for such a time, and be ready to act on […]

Community Info What’s in Your Toolbox to Navigate the Changing Market? The late spring market brought about some welcomed change to our local real estate markets. In May, we experienced the largest increase in inventory in a decade! North King County and South Snohomish County are two examples of what is happening in all the markets across the Puget Sound as we head into the second […]

Community Info Where to Watch Fireworks 2018 The Fourth of July is right around the corner. With it being on a Wednesday, keeping it local makes sense. Here is a list of local firework shows to help you celebrate the great U.S. of A! Bellevue – Downtown Park 10:05 p.m. Des Moines – Marina 10:20 p.m. Edmonds – Civic Stadium 10 p.m. […]

General Market Info Interest rates on all time low! The long-term loan interest rate remains historically low, however it has made a slight jump since the first of the year. Over the last 13-months rates have gone from 4.25% to 4.625% with experts predicting a rise to 4.95% by the end of the year . Keep in mind this recent jump is still […]

Community Info Does it make more sense to rent or own? The current break-even horizon* in the Seattle metro area is 1.6 years! *The amount of time you need to own your home in order for owning to be a superior financial decision. With rising rental rates, historically low interest rates, and home prices on the rise, the advantage of buying vs. renting is becoming clearer each month. […]