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The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is […]
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Weekly Update – July 31st
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Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. What’s a Buyer’s Market vs. a […]
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Weekly Update – July 24th

Uncategorized The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 31st

Market Advice Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. What’s a Buyer’s Market vs. a […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 24th

Uncategorized July 2025 Eastside Market Update Thankfully, the number of new listings dipped in June, following the typical seasonal trend where inventory peaks in May. That’s a welcome development, especially after a seemingly relentless upward climb in inventory with no clear end in sight. While overall inventory still rose 5% month over month, that’s a notable slowdown from May’s […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – July 17th

Economy The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some local markets, prices are […]

Uncategorized Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell The right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises. With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll feel confident filling out complex legal documents and at the negotiation table. And that’s priceless. Let’s […]

Market Advice What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing. It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 27th

Video Blogs June 2025 Eastside Market Update Increased inventory continues to put downward pressure on pricing, leading to a 4% drop month-over-month. In other words, the prices we saw just 2 to 4 months ago are no longer achievable in today’s market. We’re also down 4% year-over-year—though that sounds more dramatic than it likely is. For context: 2024 pricing peaked in May […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 20th

Uncategorized Mariners Client Appreciation Event 2025 Such a fun client appreciation event! I’m so grateful for my amazing clients and referrers, as well as the best lending partner in the industry – Wendy Mariani.

Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 12

Home Knowledge The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not about making your house look super trendy or like […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 4th

Uncategorized The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door. But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – May 27th We’re currently in a balanced market, with inventory on the rise. This increase in supply is putting downward pressure on prices. Still, some areas are experiencing strong demand—though it’s unpredictable and varies by neighborhood and price point. A balanced market is healthy overall, but it does require a mindset shift. What does this mean […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – May 23rd

Uncategorized Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive. What Are Concessions and Incentives?When a seller or builder gives you something extra to help with your […]