Pros of Living In Seattle, WA Many people have different “favorite things” they love (or love to hate) when it comes to living in Seattle. Here are a few of the best things to know before moving here: Seattle offers opportunity, lifestyle, and long-term stability for many buyers. If you’re considering making a move here, … Continued
If you’re thinking about moving to or from or within the greater Seattle area, I want to welcome you to my YouTube channel. Here we talk about things that a lot of buyers and sellers in this area are wondering about. I find there are three main questions.
Number one, where am I moving to? If you’re from out of the area or even within, you may know that the greater Seattle area is not only huge geographically, huge in population, but there are a lot of different cultural enclaves from the north end where we have a naval base in Everett and Boeing airplane facility, to Monroe where it’s farm country.
Seattle Home Seller Guide Cash Offer or List With an Agent? What Seattle Sellers Actually Net in 2026 The highest offer is not always the offer that leaves you with the most money. Here is how to compare speed, convenience, selling costs, and your actual net proceeds. Quick Answer A direct cash offer can give … Continued
Seattle Home Seller Timeline How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Seattle? The answer depends on what you mean by “sell.” There is the time it takes to prepare the house, the time it spends on the market, and the time between accepting an offer and actually closing. 9–12 Weeks, Start to … Continued
Seattle Seasonal Guide Veterans Day in Seattle: Events, Ceremonies & Things to Do Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11, and throughout Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region, communities come together to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. From Veterans Day ceremonies and one … Continued
Seattle Neighborhood Buying Guide Best Seattle Neighborhoods for Home Appreciation Potential If long-term value matters to you, it is natural to ask which are the best Seattle neighborhoods for appreciation. But there is an important distinction between a neighborhood that went up the most last year and one that may have strong long-term fundamentals. Home … Continued
Working With Military Families Emily Cressey | Real Estate Broker, HomePro Associates at Keller Williams Greater Seattle I help active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, and their spouses and families move to and from Naval Station Everett, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) near Tacoma, and communities across King County and Snohomish County, Washington. I specialize in three … Continued
Quick Answer: To comfortably buy a $1,000,000 home in the Greater Seattle area using the assumptions in this article, a household may need roughly $259,000 to $303,000 in annual gross income, depending largely on the down payment. With 20% down and a 6.66% mortgage rate, the estimated monthly PITI, including principal, interest, property taxes, and … Continued
What does rising housing inventory in Washington state mean for buyers and sellers in 2026? Washington’s active home listings have surged to 21,381 by May 2026, giving buyers more choices and negotiating room while pushing sellers to price and market homes more strategically than they have in years. New tax legislation, mortgage rate pressures, and … Continued
Should I Sell My House This Summer in Seattle? Seattle Real Estate · Summer 2026 Should I sell my house this summer in Seattle? The spring frenzy is over. Here’s an honest look at what summer means for Seattle home sellers in 2026, and whether to list now or wait until fall. By Emily Cressey … Continued
