Exploring the Lack of Affordable Housing
In a compelling New York Times article by Conor Dougherty, we're reminded that the affordable housing crisis is a widespread challenge across the United States, not just localized to specific cities like Seattle. Highlighting innovative solutions at the state and local levels, Dougherty explores how easing construction and zoning regulations can pave the way for more accessible housing.
Downsizing, Simplified
Whether you have a timeline already defined or are just starting to explore your next move, we know it can feel overwhelming to think about where to get started. So we’ve made you a handy checklist.
Market Trends | The Winter Housing Landscape
Like the seasons, the real estate market is cyclical. Additionally, winter is usually a time in real estate to hunker down and wait for the spring thaw. For instance, five-year trends will show the casual observer that active and new listings peak in May/June and recede through the summer before reaching low points in November/December.
Defining Common Real Estate Terms & Exploring Expectations
As always, we are happy to guide you through any confusion and answer all of your questions, but if you’d like to do some fun homework on your own before getting started, read on for our home-buying glossary and guide.
Infusing Brightness Into Your Home
We often associate light and bright spaces with happiness, and when it comes to real estate, buyers often seek a home that feel light due to it being welcoming.
4 European-Inspired Styled Homes
For those who love the idea of traveling through Europe, but aren’t quite ready to buy a villa of their own overseas, there are many homes across the Pacific Northwest that draw inspiration from the architectural history of the old continent.
What Is Being Built Next To Me? Down The Street? And Over There?
Over the past few years, lots of new rules have changed to allow more density and reduce massive houses in Seattle. I started looking into this when a tiny steep lot across and down the street from me had surveyors appear in front of it a couple of years ago.
Welcoming A New Season: Your Fall Home Checklist
The start of a new season marks the perfect time to ensure your home is in tip-top condition. Here are some of the maintenance tasks we like to check on with the onset of fall.
Are Luxury Home Prices Falling in Seattle?
Despite decreased prices, the luxury market is still active, buyers are simply taking more time to evaluate options before submitting offers.
Heed the Call of the Water: 2023 Waterfront Report
The 2023 Waterfront Report explores the five-year seasonal view of the listing and selling trends across Washington’s most coveted waterfront counties.
Eco-Friendly Housing Solutions
As Seattle agents, we love helping our clients find their dream homes and we love it even more when the homes are eco-friendly!
Seattle Sees Spike in Accessory Dwelling Units
With more ADUs being built in the city, it can be beneficial to consider your options.
Are Agent Commissions Worth It?
Agent commissions have been a hot topic and we want to address it.
Mortgage Minute: Rising Rates
We’re taking a closer look at the housing economy with a mortgage advisor.