Design Trends Fun Organizing Ideas With spring arriving, many of us are once again in “spring cleaning” mode. Recently I purged an area of my home and made a “mud room” complete with hooks and baskets–it was so gratifying! Here are some other fun and creative ideas for organizing–check out the disappearing doggie dinner dish in this article titled, “22 […]
Current Real Estate Market Second Home Considerations Are you thinking of buying a second home? With the recent gains in the stock market and in real estate values, many people are! Here are some things to consider before you take the leap. While it can be a potential source of passive income or a nice getaway, there can be added costs and […]
Current Real Estate Market Generational Housing Trends Millennials are now the biggest contingent of home purchasers ever. “82% of younger millennials and 48% of older millennials were first-time homebuyers, more than other age groups,” according to the National Association of Realtors. Gen Z is also entering the housing market and is now considered an active group of home buyers. Click here for […]
Current Real Estate Market Housing Tipping Point? This past year the housing market surprised a lot of us: Sales were brisk, prices rose, and interest rates hit record lows, fueling demand. Who would have predicted this during a pandemic? The winds of change may be blowing, however. This article discusses various factors that may point to an upcoming correction in the housing […]
Design Trends Adding Long-Term Value to Your Home I have heard it many times from friends and clients, “I’m never going to move!” While this is likely 100% true, at some point your home will probably be sold to someone. Even if you do not expect this to happen for a long time, there are little things you can do along the way […]
New Post The Cost of Waiting to Buy If you are considering purchasing a home, this year could be a fantastic time! This article discusses the costs of waiting in a rising market. https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2021/03/03/how-smart-is-it-to-buy-a-home-today/?a=486650-71cea1f50b5ee4191470261cf741fa57&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
Finances Benefits of Refinancing Good thoughts on the benefits of refinancing. Rates are currently fantastic so it might make sense to refinance now. If you need any lender recommendations, I can direct you to several good ones. http://www.freddiemac.com/blog/homeownership/20210302_4_reasons_to_refinance.page?sf139674175=1&fbclid=IwAR281qIrpIEO3nPIAmVhra8yN0PWtd-AHgMWXE3Ng9e8n7T4kde40z4DZKI
Design Trends Paint Color Trends Do you love looking at paint colors and current trends in decorating? If so, here are the latest HGTV Colors & Palettes for 2021. Enjoy! https://www.hgtv.com/shopping/news-and-trends/trend-forecast–2021-colors-and-palettes-of-the-year-pictures?fbclid=IwAR2w6TBilYPldxYDyUossU15YqZlH02X5H3_mGc-q6NGPpl7VpB7fp1T_Mk
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Community Ending Discrimination Seattle has a looong history of discrimination and suffers from its effects today. In Seattle, there are some neighborhoods where for decades certain classes of people were not allowed to purchase a home; these areas had restrictive language specifying who could and could not live there. In 1968 with the Fair Housing Act, discrimination on […]
First Time Buyer Frustrated at the High Cost of a Starter Home? In this hyper-competitive escalating housing market, many homeowners are having difficulty buying their first home.  Due to rock-bottom interest rates and scarce inventory, demand is through the roof, so too many buyers are competing for too-few available single-family homes. This is true for not just the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett metropolitan area, but further afield as well. While […]
Design Trends Make Your Space Feel Like a Getaway Feeling cooped up because you can’t travel? I sure do! Most of us can’t go to exotic places for a bit, so instead it might help to bring them to us. Here are some easy ways to help our home feel like a vacation destination! In this article, Airbnb shares tips! 5 Ways to Make […]
Community Virtual MLK Events Happy Martin Luther King Day! I found some great resources & ideas I’d like to share with you to help us honor the day and celebrate the values and ideals that Dr. King lived and died for. Red Tricycle Celebrate & Serve Patch.com Ideas Snohomish County Resources Washington History.org Resources City of Tacoma Ideas & […]
Current Real Estate Market 2021 Housing Price Predictions Disclaimer: I don’t have a crystal ball. (Nobody does) That said, here is what the analysts at Realtor® Magazine are predicting in 2020: Home prices are expected to rise 5.7% Interest rates should creep up to 3.4% Sales of existing homes are likely to rise 7% For first-time home buyers and those on a budget, […]
Current Real Estate Market November 2020 Market Snapshot This short 4 minute video gives shows November 2020 sales statistics for the NWMLS.* The statistics compare November 2020 to November 2019. To watch, click this link. Key highlights (if you don’t want to watch). Number of transactions + 23% Median price: $495,000, + 13.8% Total sales volume in dollars: +42.9% Available inventory at the […]
Finances Renovating? Be Sure to Update Your Insurance If you’re considering renovating your home, remember to update your homeowners insurance when your remodel is complete. If you don’t, you could become unknowingly under-insured. Don’t find out the hard way when you go to file a claim and get much less than you expect. Read this article in Realtor® Magazine for more details.
Current Real Estate Market Home Prices in Seattle top Nationwide Increases Seattle was #2 in the nation for price growth in September 2020. This is according to S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller Home Price Index reported by The Seattle Times. Homes in the middle tier (priced between $470,183-$705,295) rose 12% year-over-year, and modest homes (under $470,183) rose 12.5%. Homes over $705,295 rose by 9%. Going forward in […]
Current Real Estate Market Millions Behind on Rent and Mortgage Payments This is a sobering chart: Millions of Americans are behind on rent or mortgage payments and are at risk of eviction or foreclosure in the next two months. In Washington state, over 21% are not current. That’s a staggering number! If people lose their homes, the housing market will no doubt be affected. Hopefully we […]
Current Real Estate Market Mortgage Rates at a New Low…AGAIN For the fourteenth time this year, mortgage rates have hit a new low! The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now at 2.71%. While this is good news for buyers, purchasing power has been diminishing due to home prices rising. Higher prices reflect basic Economics 101: When supply is low and demand is high, prices usually go […]
Community More Holiday Lights to Explore! Because I believe having options is a good thing, here are more places to see holiday lights! Some are free, and some are not. Not on this list: My ALL TIME favorite light display, the VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver, BC. When Canada opens their borders again and you want to have a jaw dropping […]
Home Tips Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal As we finish out 2020 and head into 2021, you may be planning for the New Year. Is selling on your horizon? If so, get a jump start on ways to improve your home’s curb appeal. Because you never get a second chance to make a good first impression! Check out a great article here. […]