Buyers
How to Afford Home Updates
Home updates can cost a lot money—which can often be prohibitive, especially with inflation and the recent increase in contractor costs. Worse, many home updates aren’t optional. You simply have to fix that broken window, for instance, or you need to remodel that 1980s kitchen if you’re a seller who wants to appeal to potential buyers.…
Read MoreHow much yard does your dog need?
Disclaimer: No matter how large the yard, your dog STILL needs regular exercise: fetch, laps around the yard with you—even exercise within the walls of your home if you’re stuck inside during social distancing or a self-quarantine. Dog breeds come in all sizes, and so do yards. The two don’t have to match, but when…
Read MoreHow an ADU could become your new revenue stream
Seattle’s ADU laws let homeowners develop their own properties into multi-unit lots. This can provide significant benefits, which we’ll explain in this post. What is an ADU? First, some background. An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a small, self-contained residential unit that shares the same lot as a single-family house. It as all the basic things needed…
Read MoreAre hardwood floors worth the price?
Hardwood floors cost more for a reason. They’re simply the best flooring for most homes and for most homeowners. But is that a good enough reason to justify the price? Before I get ahead of myself, what makes hardwood floors “the best”? Hardwood looks and feels luxurious. It adds natural charm and elegance, and it…
Read MoreHappy Hour – New Buyer Credit Program
Happy Hour – New Buyer Credit Program Thursday, February 4, at 4:00 p.m. Zoom (room code: 206 898 7100 | passcode: 98133) In our 25+ years of working with mortgage lenders, we’ve found several who consistently go above and beyond for their clients. Time is of the essence when buying a home, and you want a…
Read MoreMarket Report – October 2020
Here’s a close analysis of the Fauntleroy neighborhood in West Seattle. We looked at single-family home sales in early October and the tail-end of September. Click to enlarge We’re transition specialists. We’ll help you navigate all the difficulties and life changes that go along with finding a new home. Whether your family is growing…
Read MoreWhat’s Next?
We help with all the complications of transitioning into a new living situation: decluttering, repairing, budgeting, moving, and even facing the emotions of your upcoming transition.
Read MorePandemic Creates Extreme Seller’s Market
The pandemic brings one major upside for homesellers. For buyers… not so much. After a price dip back in March, home prices are rising again. Driven by caution, historically low mortgage rates, and ultra-low inventory, sellers across King Country are now enjoying the benefits of bidding wars and lightning-fast sales. Pandemic Caution Many sellers…
Read MoreUp-to-the-Minute Market Stats
The real estate market isn’t a black box. We can help you see inside.
Read MoreThe Perks of Winter Home-Buying
Winter just might be THE best time to buy a house. It’s cold, sure, but you’ve got less competition, more time off, a readymade trial-by-climate proof test, and—best of all—lower prices.
Read MoreADUs: Retirement Income and Other Benefits
Darcie attended a workshop on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) last week that drove home a lot of what we’ve been saying about this new type of housing. Thanks to Seattle’s new, permissive ADU laws, homeowners can become micro developers pretty darn easily. This opportunity brings a host of benefits,* particularly to retirees. Here’s the low-down:…
Read More7 Necessary Home Updates for Seniors
You’ve changed since you bought your home, and it’s time your home changed, too. You have different needs now—a normal part of aging, but one you can’t ignore. At a certain point, older homeowners face three options: (1) move into assisted living, (2) buy a new home that better accommodates aging, or (3) update their…
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