Happy New Year from Team Marti! We hope you had a great holiday season. With the start of a new year we thought this would be the perfect time to talk about all things new … new construction homes,… 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

If you’re in the market to buy a home in Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, Auburn, Black Diamond or Renton you’re probably spending hours of time on websites and apps, searching for your next home. But are you really ready to… Read more

  I hope you enjoyed the first part of this series, where we talked about whether it makes sense to list your home during the holidays. If you’re excited about the opportunity to sell your home over the holidays I’ve got… Read more

  Autumn is here! The days are sunny and warm; the nights are crisp and cool. And winter is just around the corner. Every year at least one potential seller in Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, or Renton asks me this… Read more

If you live in the Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, or Renton areas you likely read our blog for tips on buying and selling real estate. We are, after all, well-known as one of the top real estate teams in this… Read more

Data. It’s everywhere. You’ve probably heard the term “big data” referred to in a less than positive way. The fact is, data both reports on and drives consumer behavior. We can see this clearly with Zillow. Like many real estate… Read more