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Designing Multifamily Investments: Where Creativity Meets Strategy
Designing Multifamily Investments: Where Creativity Meets Strategy Most people think real estate is all about numbers—purchase price, rent rolls, interest rates, and ROI. And while the math is undeniably important, what often gets overlooked is the art of investing. At Real Estate Gals, some of our favorite moments happen behind the scenes, walking through a…
Read MoreRestoring Charm, Adding Value: Renovating Seattle’s Classic Craftsman Homes
Seattle’s neighborhoods are full of timeless charm, and nowhere is that more evident than in our beloved Craftsman homes. With their wide front porches, rich woodwork, and built-in character, these homes tell the story of the city’s past. But owning a vintage home doesn’t mean living in the past. At Real Estate Gals, we believe…
Read MoreNew Year, New Home Goals
New Year, New Home Goals: How to Plan for a Successful Sale in 2025 The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities, and it’s not just about personal resolutions—your home can have goals too! If selling your home is on your 2025 to-do list, now is the time to start planning for a smooth,…
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing. And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust your strategy or expectations to today’s market. And…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreThe 9 Coziest Fireplaces
It’s fireplace season, and we’re happy about it. Need we say more?
Read More10 Impressive (and Inspiring) Home Libraries
As we settle into the dark, cozy season of fireplaces, chunky sweaters, and good books, our housing inspiration has taken a literary turn. We’ve been admiring some specular home libraries lately, and today we’d like to share our favorites. If you want to add a professorial air to your home office, blend interior design and…
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 More15 Autumn Homes to Inspire Your Interior Design
As the leaves change, the days shorten, and the rain falls, we’ve been settling into the autumn ambience. It’s a relief after this excessively hot summer. Here are some of the homes that have inspired our own seasonal interior designs—may they help you turn your own homes into cozy retreats, too. If you have a…
Read MoreCOVID Resources for Landlords and Homeowners
Today’s blog post isn’t light reading, but if you need help with your mortgage, these COVID resources can help you get by until things get back to normal.
Read MoreThe 12 BEST Backyard Firepits
Since so many of us are confined to our own property during the pandemic, we thought we’d share some of what’s inspiring our own backyard firepits.
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…
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