Hosting a crowd for the holidays is an honor…and sometimes a major source of anxiety.  Whether entertaining is a dream or your worst nightmare, a little prep can go a LONG way toward reducing your workload and worries.  Here are some of our favorite hacks to lower your stress level plus a cheat sheet on […]

Summer brought balance to the Greater Seattle housing market, with most homes taking longer to sell and often going for below list price. The most desirable homes are still selling above list price—but it’s safe to say that the days of multiple offer frenzies are behind us for the present. Median sales prices held fairly […]

Knowing whether it’s the right time to rent or buy depends on your buying power, what you’re looking for in a home, your local market conditions, your plans for you and your household, and the responsibilities you’re prepared to take on at your residence. Renting gives you greater flexibility to relocate, fewer home maintenance responsibilities, […]

ADUs and DADUs are increasingly popular among homeowners looking to maximize their property value. For many cities in Washington State, the recent enactment of House Bill 1337 has made it easier for homeowners to add an ADU/DADU by loosening restrictions on them in residential areas.  Other states have enacted similar laws as municipalities across the […]