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Local Market Update – October

By Bella Chaffey

Despite a boost in new listings, inventory remained as tight as ever in September. The shortage of homes for sale combined with pent-up buyer demand and low interest rates kept prices high as compared to the same time last year. However, home prices over the past few months appear to be leveling out. The market […]

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Local Market Update – September 2021

By Bella Chaffey

Price appear to be cooling, according to Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. In King County, the median list price was lower in August than in July, and the median sales price also dipped slightly from the prior month. “I believe this is because we are hitting a price ceiling and that the rabid pace of […]

Local Market Update – August 2021

By Bella Chaffey

The typical summer slowdown brought some good news for those looking to buy a home. While prices are still on the rise, there are more homes to choose from and multiple offers are down as compared to earlier this year. This easing, however, is slight, and the market continues to be very competitive for buyers. […]

Home Tips & Tricks Blogs

11 Inspiring Small Laundry Room Ideas

By Bella Chaffey

  Minimal Space Laundry Room? No Problem! Does your home not have the space for a standard laundry room? Maybe it is in a closet, within your pantry area, in a bathroom and so on. Luckily there are SO many things that you can do to make that space usable, efficient, and cute! Some of […]

Previewing Homes

By Bella Chaffey

  As many home owners and real estate agents know, previewing homes is a vital part of our business. We need to know what is on the market and not just view images of the properties on the MLS but actually tour them. We try and do a few hectic hours of previewing at least […]

Guide to Throwing the Ultimate Stress-Free Summer BBQ

By Bella Chaffey

  Summer weather in the Greater Seattle area seems to finally be breaking through! With summer weather comes backyard BBQ’s – we want to help make your BBQ’s as fun and stress-free as possible. Below are seven of our top stress-free backyard BBQ tips:     Prep food before your guests arrive and have plenty […]