Author: Emily Cressey

Renovate Your Home or Sell As-Is? 

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Renovate or Sell As-Is: What’s Best for Seattle Homeowners? Deciding whether to renovate your Seattle home before selling or list it as-is can be a tough call, especially in a competitive and dynamic real estate market. Renovations can increase your home’s value and attract top-dollar offers, but they require time, effort, and upfront investment. Selling … Continued

Selling Your Home? Here’s What You Need to Know

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Selling your home can feel like a monumental task, with countless questions and decisions to make along the way. Whether it’s choosing the right time to list, understanding which repairs will deliver the best ROI, or navigating the intricacies of inspections, the process can be overwhelming. Selling your home requires careful planning and the right … Continued

You’re Invited + 2025 Home Price Predictions

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This holiday season, we’re bringing more than just festive cheer—we’re sharing valuable insights into home price predictions for 2025! Understanding these trends is key to making smarter real estate decisions, whether you’re celebrating the holidays or planning your next move. Join us as we dive into the latest home price predictions and explore the factors … Continued

Living In Seattle, WA – What You Need To Know Before You Go

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Living in Seattle, WA - What’s it really like?If you’re thinking about moving to the Seattle area and want to know more about what it’s like to live in the Pacific Northwest, you’re in the right place. From Summer Festivals like SeaFair - replete with pirates, hydroplane racing, and the Blue Angels Navy display flights, to fireworks on the Fourth (and New Years), boating, waterskiing, fishing and hiking outside, and cross-country and downhill skiing in the winter - there is a LOT to do in Seattle.

Winter Home Buying Opportunities This Holiday Season

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The holiday season isn’t just about festivities—it’s also a great time to explore home buying opportunities. While most people are busy with holiday plans, savvy buyers can take advantage of a quieter market with less competition. Winter often brings motivated sellers who are eager to close before year-end, creating the perfect conditions for securing a … Continued

Seattle Real Estate Prediction: What the Post-Election Market Holds

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When it comes to real estate prediction, the post-election period is a critical time for assessing how new policies and leadership might shape the Seattle housing market. From potential impacts on home prices and mortgage rates to evolving buyer demand, staying informed is key for homeowners, buyers, and investors navigating this dynamic market. In this … Continued

Buyers Agent Explained: Everything Seattle Homebuyers Need to Know

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What is a buyer's agent? Well, I'm glad you asked, because that probably means you're thinking about becoming a buyer in today's real estate market here in the Seattle area, and it can be a very tricky process to get into because we have a lot more buyers than we have inventory right now, as I make this video. That might not be the case for you, but we're going to get into what is a buyer's agent? How much does it cost? Do you need one? Are there any downsides? We'll get into all of that here in this video. This is Emily Cressey, your digitally-enabled Puget Sound community advisor. Hi, my name is Emily Cressey. I have been investing in real estate for the past two decades, and I'm a real estate broker here in the greater Seattle area. I actually live in Shoreline in North Seattle.

Will Seattle Home Prices Rise Despite Interest Rate Hikes?

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Seattle’s real estate market has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite ongoing interest rate hikes. But will Seattle’s home prices continue to climb, or are we heading toward a market slowdown? Even as interest rate hikes increase monthly mortgage payments and affect affordability, Seattle’s housing market remains strong due to high demand from tech industry growth, limited … Continued