We’ve all read the headlines and know interest rates and inventory are up. In fact, rates are up by 1% from a year ago, and inventory is up year-to-date (YTD) 2026 over 2025 in Skagit county by 27%. These two factors have led to more price and credit negotiations for buyers and further opportunity to […]

You may be reading the headlines and heard that the real estate market across our country and locally is shifting. In Skagit and Snohomish counties, for both single-family residential (SFR) homes and condos, I can confidently say that inventory has increased across the board, and it is taking longer to sell a property due to […]

The NWMLS (Northwest Multiple Listing Service), the shared database where broker members input their listings for sale to make them available to all the other broker members and where broker members search for listing inventory, made a big change on September 4th. As a result of the recently settled lawsuit with Compass, the new First Look status was […]

Every real estate market is different. Some move at lightning speed, while others require patience, strategy, and precision. Today’s market demands more than simply putting a home on the MLS or writing an offer; it requires being rooted in the data and understanding buyer behavior, pricing strategically, knowing when to negotiate, and positioning a home […]

Summer has arrived, and if you are looking for a great escape only 3 hours from Seattle, you should check out Seabrook on the Washington Coast! I had the opportunity to enjoy it this winter, and I am excited to share all the aspects this gem of a town has to offer, along with a discount you […]

As we find ourselves in the midst of spring, freshening up our surroundings is a natural inclination. If you have been dreaming of updating your space, trying something new, or just want an overall refresh, I’ve uncovered the latest trends to help inspire your next project. Don’t miss all the fun links below that help bring […]

With so many headlines about the housing market right now, I wanted to give you a clear, local, data-backed update, specifically breaking down what’s happening in Skagit and Snohomish counties. While the national conversation can feel uncertain, the local numbers tell a much more grounded story. The biggest disruption we have experienced so far this year was the increase in […]