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Maximize Your Tax Refund: Invest in Your Future Through Real Estate

Maximize Your Tax Refund: Invest in Your Future Through Real Estate Tax season often brings a pleasant surprise – a refund. As of February 7, 2025, the IRS reported an average refund amount of $2,065. That is an 18.6% increase from the previous year. Check out the details here. If you’re contemplating how to make the […]
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What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, […]
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Washington State Home Inspection Rules—Did You Know?

Washington State Home Inspection Rules—Did You Know? Home inspections can be nerve-wracking for both buyers and sellers, but Washington State’s laws might surprise you! 🔹 Buyers usually want to share what they found in an inspection—whether to justify a request or out of a sense of fairness. But here’s the catch: they can’t! 🔹 Why? […]
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Happy International Women’s Day!

Happy International Women’s Day! Women have an illustrious history in the real estate industry — but it’s not a very long history. In fact, in the U.S., female aspiring homeowners weren’t even allowed to finance purchases on their own until the 1970s. Thankfully, women have achieved high levels of real estate–related success since then, both […]

Homeowners Maximize Your Tax Refund: Invest in Your Future Through Real Estate Maximize Your Tax Refund: Invest in Your Future Through Real Estate Tax season often brings a pleasant surprise – a refund. As of February 7, 2025, the IRS reported an average refund amount of $2,065. That is an 18.6% increase from the previous year. Check out the details here. If you’re contemplating how to make the […]

Homeowners What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, […]

Homeowners Washington State Home Inspection Rules—Did You Know? Washington State Home Inspection Rules—Did You Know? Home inspections can be nerve-wracking for both buyers and sellers, but Washington State’s laws might surprise you! 🔹 Buyers usually want to share what they found in an inspection—whether to justify a request or out of a sense of fairness. But here’s the catch: they can’t! 🔹 Why? […]

Homeowners Happy International Women’s Day! Happy International Women’s Day! Women have an illustrious history in the real estate industry — but it’s not a very long history. In fact, in the U.S., female aspiring homeowners weren’t even allowed to finance purchases on their own until the 1970s. Thankfully, women have achieved high levels of real estate–related success since then, both […]

Homeowners Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s leading some people to make […]

Buyers 2024 Year in Review

Buyers Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – there are too many factors at play for that to even be […]

Buyers Is a Fixer Upper Right for You? Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner, even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer upper could be your ticket to homeownership and how you can make […]

Homeowners Declutter or Keep? When faced with a move, people often begin to re-evaluate their belongings. Should you declutter before you go? Perhaps this fresh start in a new home deserves a fresh start with new belongings too. Maybe the hassle of moving across the country with truckloads of items just doesn’t seem appealing or cost effective. It is […]

Buyers This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long. So, if you’ve put your own move on the back burner, […]

Homeowners When A Seller Wants to Buy Their Own Home Getting a house ready for sale is a lot of work, however, always worth it in the end. For this listing, my client and I initially met up to discuss plans about four months prior to his home going live on the market. We came up with our list of “to do” items. We had […]

Buyers Real estate is one of the best investments to make… why? Depreciation: An accounting method used to allocate the cost of a tangible or physical asset over it’s useful life. Things that depreciate: Cars, furniture, tv’s, computer, phones, clothing Things that don’t: Real Estate Real estate is one of the best investments to make… why? → Scarcity – Land is a finite resource, unlike mass-produced cars, […]

Homeowners The best week to list your house is almost here! The best week to list your house is almost here! Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. A recent realtor.com study looked at the housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020), since it was obviously an unusual […]

Buyers What Matters Most in Searching for a Home When searching for your dream home, it’s easy to get caught up in details that don’t really matter. What does matter? Location: The location of a property can significantly impact various aspects of your life, such as commute times, access to amenities, safety, and school districts. Evaluate the neighborhood’s atmosphere, amenities, and community vibe. Consider […]

Homeowners Spring Cleaning Checklist The warmer months are approaching here in the pacific northwest. Warmer weather means it is time to gear up for spring cleaning and maintenance. Regardless of whether you rent or own, a clean home not only offers a fresh start, but also enhances the comfort and enjoyment of your living space. A clean and organized […]

Buyers What Is A Fixture In Real Estate, And How Is It Determined? If you’re moving into or out of a house, you might be wondering what items in the house stay and which ones go when ownership of the property changes hands. Should that fridge stay in the kitchen or get loaded onto the moving truck? In order to understand what items move with the seller and […]

Homeowners How to increase the value of your house Curious about how to get more for your home in this market? #4 is the most important tip. When it’s time to sell your home, it can be overwhelming to consider what needs to be done. Here’s the thing — there are SO many ways to improve the presentation (and value) of your home that […]

Homeowners Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage […]

Homeowners Helpful Tips When Moving When providing tips to my clients, I feel it is important to offer advice that can help streamline the process and make the transition smoother. Here are some of my best tips: 1️⃣ Plan ahead to avoid last minute stress. I provide my buyers with a timeline and checklist to stay organized. 2️⃣ Declutter before […]

Buyers Unlocking the Secrets of your Dream Home Before you say ‘Home Sweet Home,’ it is a great idea to make sure it’s ‘Home Safe Home’ with a thorough home inspection. Getting a home inspection is key to your peace of mind, negotiation power, and the confidence to turn a dream home into reality. That’s right, the unicorn years are over and we […]