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Buying a Home Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction For many buyers, there’s something exciting about being the first person to live in a home. New construction offers modern layouts, updated finishes, and the opportunity to start fresh without taking on someone else’s renovation projects. While buying a newly built home has plenty of advantages, it also comes with […]
Buying a Home Return to Office Is Changing Seattle Real Estate — And Prime Locations Are About to Get Pricier Return to Office Is Changing Seattle Real Estate – And Prime Locations Are About to Get Pricier Let’s talk about something that’s quietly reshaping the Seattle real estate market: return to office. I’m not talking about the construction traffic on I-5 – that’s its own ongoing Seattle saga. I’m talking about the shift happening right […]
Buying a Home Seattle Tech Employees: How to Use Your RSUs to Buy a Home Without a Surprise Tax Bill Seattle Tech Employees: How to Use Your RSUs to Buy a Home Without a Surprise Tax Bill If you work in tech in Seattle, a significant portion of your compensation is probably tied up in RSUs, stock options, or an ESPP. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably already started doing the […]
Buying a Home The Real Reason People Buy Second Homes — It’s Not About Real Estate The Real Reason People Buy Second Homes – It’s Not About Real Estate We had a very special closing recently. Dear friends of ours purchased a home right near ours in Suncadia. Same neighborhood, close enough that the kids can walk between houses. And sitting with that for a moment, I want to talk about […]
Buying a Home I Said No Twice This Week. Here’s Why That’s Good for You I Said No Twice This Week. Here’s Why That’s Good for You. I said no twice this week. Both times, it was to things I genuinely wanted to do and would have loved to help with. And both times, I’m glad I said it. Why Saying No Is Part of Doing Good Work One of […]
Buying a Home The Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask Their Agent Before They Find the House They Love The Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask Their Agent Before They Find the House They Love A lot of our business is repeat and referral – people who’ve worked with us before or who come through someone who has. But we also work with buyers who are meeting us for the first time, and those […]
Buying a Home The Suncadia Real Estate Market in 2026: More Options, More Buyer Power The Suncadia Real Estate Market in 2026: More Options, More Buyer Power We had clients close on a home at the Cabins in the Farm in Suncadia recently, and it got me thinking about how the market there has shifted – and why right now is actually a genuinely good time to be a buyer. […]
Buying a Home What It’s Actually Like to Own a Home at Suncadia (The Real Deal) What It’s Actually Like to Own a Home at Suncadia (The Real Deal) There’s fractional ownership, and then there’s actually owning a home. I want to be clear about what we help people do at Suncadia: full ownership. A real home that’s yours. We’ve owned at Suncadia for five years. This year has been our […]
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Buying a Home Why Suncadia Is Our Favorite Second Home Market Near Seattle Why Suncadia Is Our Favorite Second Home Market Near Seattle I could talk about Suncadia all day. We own a house there. We’ve owned it for five years. And when clients ask me for my honest recommendation on where to buy a second home in the Pacific Northwest, my answer is almost always the same: […]
Buying a Home How Real Estate Agents Actually Get Paid — The Honest Explanation How Real Estate Agents Actually Get Paid – The Honest Explanation Someone asked me recently – not a buyer or seller, just someone curious – “How do you guys actually get paid?” It’s a good question and one I’m happy to answer plainly. We Pay the Brokerage – Not the Other Way Around Here’s the […]
Buying a Home The Final Walkthrough: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Your Agent Should Be Doing The Final Walkthrough: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Your Agent Should Be Doing We have buyers in contracts right now, and I realized we haven’t talked much about the final walkthrough on here. Let’s fix that. What Is a Final Walkthrough? A final walkthrough is the buyer’s last opportunity to inspect the […]
Buying a Home Where Seattle Buyers Are Actually Coming From (The Data Might Surprise You) Where Seattle Buyers Are Actually Coming From (The Data Might Surprise You) I was looking at migration data on Realtor.com recently – they have a great interactive tool that shows exactly where people are moving from and moving to, by county – and I thought it was worth sharing what I found. Who’s Moving to […]
Buying a Home What to Look For When Buying New Construction in Seattle and on the Eastside Mid-Century Modern Homes: Why They’re Worth It – and What to Watch Out For If Seattle Craftsmans are my first love, mid-century modern homes are a very close second. And I want to be clear: this is personal preference, not resale advice. Plenty of styles sell well. But there is something about a well-executed MCM […]
Buying a Home Mid-Century Modern Homes: Why They’re Worth It — and What to Watch Out For Mid-Century Modern Homes: Why They’re Worth It – and What to Watch Out For If Seattle Craftsmans are my first love, mid-century modern homes are a very close second. And I want to be clear: this is personal preference, not resale advice. Plenty of styles sell well. But there is something about a well-executed MCM […]
Buying a Home Why the Seattle Craftsman Is My All-Time Favorite Style of Home Why the Seattle Craftsman Is My All-Time Favorite Style of Home If you ever ask me what my favorite style of house is, there’s no hesitation: the Seattle Craftsman. We lived in one for years. We redid one. And the whole time, my goal was to keep as much of the original character as possible […]
Buying a Home Pocket Neighborhoods: The Growing Community-Focused Housing Trend Pocket Neighborhoods: The Growing Community-Focused Housing Trend For many homebuyers, finding the right home isn’t just about square footage or the number of bedrooms-it’s about finding a place that feels connected. And as more people prioritize walkability, thoughtful design, and stronger neighborhood connections, a unique style of community has continued gaining attention: the pocket neighborhood. […]
Buying a Home What is a Buyer’s Market? What is a Buyer’s Market? Much can be determined about the conditions of a local real estate market by examining supply and demand. When the supply of available homes exceeds buyer demand, it’s known as a buyer’s market. Reduced listing prices, longer days on market, and an increase in price reductions are all common signs […]
Buying a Home Mortgage Types 101: Understanding Your Home Loan Options Mortgage Types 101: Understanding Your Home Loan Options Buying a home comes with plenty of exciting milestones like touring properties, envisioning your future space, and making an offer. But before you get the keys, there’s one piece of the process that often feels the most intimidating: financing. From fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate mortgages to FHA […]
Buying a Home Spring Cleaning Checklist for a Cleaner, Healthier Home Spring Cleaning Checklist for a Cleaner, Healthier Home Many of us spend a significant amount of time at home, and as spring arrives with longer days and fresh air, it’s often the moment when small things start to stand out. A little dust here, some clutter there-it all adds up. Spring cleaning is an opportunity […]
Buying a Home How Long do Appliances and Household Fixtures Last? How Long do Appliances and Household Fixtures Last? Every home is made up of dozens of moving parts, and none of them last forever. From appliances and flooring to roofing and siding, every component has a general life expectancy. Knowing how long these items typically last can help homeowners plan for repairs, budget for future […]
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