Local News & Advice

Shopping for a Home? Check the Roof!
Replacing a roof can be one of the most expensive repairs a homeowner can face. However, most homeowners …

Beware of Brokers Promising a High Sales Price
You know the saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”? Homeowners, take heed! …

Market Update
September Activity for the City of SeattleSeptember tested the housing market's resilience around Western Washington with fluctuating mortgage …

What Happened to the Curtains?
Do the curtains stay?Whether you are a buyer or seller, there may come a time when you are …

It's the First Day of School
For those of us who live in Seattle, it's the first day of school today. My son is …

Back to School
As Labor Day approaches, the kids are headed back to school. In some school districts, classes may have …

This Beautiful Area Called the Puget Sound
I have an almost 16 year old son, who has his learner's permit to drive. He wants to …

The Impact of Rising Interest Rates
Interest rates are on the increase - in the last month they've jumped somewhere around a quarter to …

May Sales Report
Hot. Sizzling. Stupendous. Pick your adjective to describe the month of May (as well as months before). In …

Charitable Giving, Real Estate Style
This is an update to a post I originally wrote last November. As you may know, before entering the …