Windermere Helping To #TackleHomelessness

By Brian Hayter | Oct 8, 2018

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 […]

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Long Term Interest Rates Still Remain Low

By Brian Hayter | Oct 8, 2018

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% […]

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Bothell Beer Festival

By Brian Hayter | Oct 4, 2018

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

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WEALTH BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS ABOUND

By Brian Hayter | Oct 3, 2018

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 […]

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Leavenworth Oktoberfest

By Brian Hayter | Oct 1, 2018

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/

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Keeping Price Growth in Perspective,  Opportunities Abound for Both Buyers and Sellers

By Brian Hayter | Sep 14, 2018

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 […]

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Don’t Wait for a Disaster to Build Your Emergency Kit

By Brian Hayter | Sep 14, 2018

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 […]

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What’s in Your Toolbox to Navigate the Changing Market?

By Brian Hayter | Jul 12, 2018

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 […]

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Where to Watch Fireworks 2018

By Brian Hayter | Jun 21, 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. […]

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