
TEAM MARTI’S FALL TUNE-UP TIPS
It’s hard to believe that we’re deep into autumn with the holidays soon upon us! It seems just last week I was watching bulbs push up through the ground, and the trees were beginning to leaf and so hopeful for… Read more

Why Sell Your Home This Winter
While most people think that waiting for the coveted Spring market is their best option for listing their home for sale, there are some pretty compelling reasons to save some time and list your home in the winter market. 1…. Read more

Choosing The Best “Smart” Thermostat For Your Home
Winter is Here! And with winter comes a drop in temperatures. Soon you’ll find yourself reaching for that thermostat that you haven’t looked twice at all summer. For many homeowners, a thermostat is something they don’t give a lot of… Read more
6 Ways to Save Money While Staying Warm This Winter
It was so nice to have a white Christmas for the first time in many years. However, along with snow comes cold temps. If your home isn’t properly winterized, that can mean big heating bills. Here are six ways to… Read more
Team Marti’s Winter Home Maintenance Checklist 2017
Like it or not, winter is just 10 days away. If you haven’t already prepped your home for winter and freezing temps, there’s still time. Use our handy checklist to make sure you and your home are ready for winter… Read more
Team Marti’s 10 Tips for Using Smart Home Technology
As technology evolves, more and more homeowners are using smart home technology to control systems and appliances in their homes – thermostats, refrigerators, dishwashers, lighting, sound systems and more. These systems and appliances can be controlled by your smartphone, but… Read more
11 Holiday and Winter Fire Safety Tips
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to spend time with friends and family, decorate our homes for the season, and gather around a toasty warm fireplace. Unfortunately, some of these activities bring inherent dangers with them. Here are… Read more
10 DIY Tips to Keep Your Home Toasty Warm This Winter
Fall ended a bit early for us this year, and winter weather is already at our door. That means cold nights, and higher heating bills. Here are 10 tips for keeping your home toasty warm this winter without driving up… Read more
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: Interior and Exterior
Make sure your home is ready for fall weather with this handy fall home maintenance checklist: Home Interior Fall Maintenance Tips Replace furnace filters and have your furnace and fireplace serviced before you need them. Do a fall safety check… Read more
7 Tips for Selling Your House in the Fall
Though the real estate market slows down a bit in the fall, it is still a good time to sell your home, especially in the greater Seattle area where home inventory and interest rates are both low. Here are some… Read more