Why isn’t my Seattle home selling in 2026? In most cases a Greater Seattle home that is not selling has a price, presentation, or positioning problem, not a marketing problem. This 5-step plan covers exactly what to check and fix before you drop the price again. Your listing is live. The photos look good. And … Continued
How does the new light rail expansion affect Greater Seattle home prices in 2026? The 2 Line officially connected the Eastside to Seattle on March 28, 2026, and the Lynnwood Link extended the 1 Line into Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood in 2024. Homes within a 10-minute walk of stations typically sell for 8 to … Continued
How Much Will the Excise Tax Cost You as a Washington Home Seller? How much is real estate excise tax in Washington in 2026? In Washington, sellers pay a graduated state Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) of 1.1% on the first $525,000 of sale price, 1.78% on the portion from $525,001 to $1.525 million, 2.75% … Continued
Ready to Trade Seattle Rain for Sunshine? How to Sell Your Home and Retire on Your Terms Senior Downsizing and Relocation Specialist Serving Seattle, Shoreline, Kenmore, Bothell, Everett, and Greater King and Snohomish Counties You Have Earned This. Now Let’s Make It Happen. You have spent twenty, thirty, maybe forty years building a life in … Continued
Understanding Different Types of Home Buyer in the Seattle Market If you’re thinking about buying a home in Seattle, you’re probably thinking: It’s normal to have some fear when doing something new. Even if you’ve bought a home before, when you’re dealing with such expensive assets and potentially life-altering decisions, you want to go slowly … Continued
How Maintenance Costs Differ Between Condos, Townhomes, and Single-Family Homes in Seattle Maintenance is one of the most underestimated costs of homeownership. While buyers often focus on purchase price and monthly payments, the ongoing cost of maintaining a home can vary significantly depending on the type of property you buy. I’m Emily Cressey, a Seattle … Continued
Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make. Homeowners insurance plays a critical role in protecting that investment, yet it is often underestimated during the buying process. Insurance is your safety net. It helps cover repair or rebuilding costs if your home is damaged by fire, storms, or … Continued
Snohomish County, WA: Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide For Buyers, Sellers and Investors Thinking about buying or selling a home in Snohomish County, WA? You’re in the right place. This hub page is your go-to resource for everything related to Snohomish County real estate — from local market trends to top neighborhoods, and how to … Continued
The Complete Guide to Downsizing Your Home in Seattle: Smart Strategies for Empty Nesters, Simplifiers, and Soon-to-Retire Homeowners For many Seattle-area homeowners, there comes a time when the spacious family home—once perfect for raising kids, hosting holidays, and storing years of memories—starts to feel too big, too expensive, or simply no longer aligned with where … Continued
When buyers ask me about the best month to buy a home in Seattle, they are usually trying to answer a bigger question. Will I have options? Will I be competing with everyone else? And am I likely to overpay if I buy at the wrong time? The honest answer is that there is no … Continued
