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Here’s Why Spring Sellers Have an Edge
Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to...
Marti Reeder Rises to the Top 1% of John L. Scott Agents in Challenging Real Estate Markets Two Years in a Row
Despite a couple of the toughest real estate markets in decades, managing broker Marti Reeder has proven that expertise and dedication rise above challenges, earning her a coveted spot among the top 1% of John L. Scott agents in 2024 and 2025.
The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent
The biggest regret homeowners have when selling without an agent? Pricing it wrong. New data from the National Association of Realtors shows pricing is the hardest part of going solo—and most homes without an agent require price cuts. Here’s why getting the price right from day one matters.
Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026
Experts are forecasting improved housing affordability in 2026 as mortgage rates stabilize, inventory grows, and home price appreciation slows. These shifts could create more opportunity for both buyers and sellers navigating the market this year.
The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season
The housing market is a hot topic at every holiday gathering—and for good reason. With more homes for sale, improving affordability, and steady (not crashing) prices, buyers and sellers alike are navigating a shifting landscape. Here are clear, simple answers to the three questions everyone’s asking right now.
Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates
Here’s the twist: waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.
Home Buyers Step Up as Mortgage Rates Fall
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop?
What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop?
Make Your Home Your Feel-Good Place With Dopamine Decor
Home design is embracing a new look — one that’s centered on the way it makes you feel. The idea is that if your home doesn’t feel good, it won’t look good — at least to you. It’s called “dopamine décor,” and it’s generating buzz across social media for bringing “happy design” home.
June SE King County Market Update
We’re seeing signs that now could be a pivotal moment in the market for homebuyers in Southeast King County.
What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You
Home equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage. It grows over time as home values rise and as you pay down your mortgage each month. Here’s an example to help you really understand how this works.
Marti Reeder Featured in Top Agent Magazine
Marti Reeder’s journey in the real estate industry spans decades. She began her career as a loan processor for a mortgage company, and over the years, she’s done everything from bookkeeping to marketing to full-time sales. Today, she’s one of Washington’s most...
