I recently wrote about upgrades that are WORTH THE SPLURGE? , which got me to thinking about remodeling, refreshing, and rearranging your home. In the good old days, homeowners had few options when it came to “test driving” potential purchases… Read more

One of the most common questions I am asked by both buyers and sellers has to do with upgrades to a home. Sellers want to know if the investment they make will pay off. And buyers are wondering if they… Read more

One of the most common questions I am asked by both buyers and sellers has to do with upgrades to a home. Sellers want to know if the investment they make will pay off. And buyers are wondering if they… Read more

Over the past several years, we’ve been experiencing a strong seller’s market here in the Puget Sound, including the geographic market I specialize in (Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, and Renton). In almost every way, sellers called the shots. They were… Read more

Whether you’ve reached a certain age, or your housing needs have changed for other reasons, you may be considering “downsizing” your home. It’s a big decision, and one many homeowners struggle with. For some, it’s a reluctance to leave a… Read more

Did you have a chance to read our previous blog post, on the advantages of buying a new home … and the one where we looked at the potential downsides of new construction? If so, you learned that there are… Read more

As 2018 winds to a close I took a break to enjoy some wonderful Hawaii sunshine! I hope you’re also finding times to rest and relax in what is often a crazy-busy time of the year. Even though I’m on… Read more

The days are shorter, the air is crisper, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Leaves of yellow and red litter our lawns, and the smell of pumpkin spice lattes fill the air. I’ve always loved the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s… Read more

This is a question I often get when November rolls around. And I’m hearing it even more often than usual this autumn! That’s because 2018 was a crazy, crazy real estate market in the areas my team serves. Like much… Read more