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Jan 65 min read
How AI is Changing Real Estate
AI is transforming real estate - helping buyers find the perfect home and sellers streamline sales. Learn its pros, cons, and future impact!
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Jan 24 min read
Maximize Your Profit: How Capital Gains Taxes Impact Your Home Sale
Learn how to plan ahead and potentially save thousands on taxes when selling your home! Understand capital gains tax exclusions & key rules.
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Jan 211 min read
When It's Time to Downsize: A Guide for Helping Aging Parents
The Senior Downsizing Guide offers practical steps, emotional support insights, resources, and tips for families. Start your journey today.
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Dec 20, 20245 min read
Before You Buy: Why Peak Traffic Should Be on Your Home Buying Checklist
Heavy traffic near homes can impact daily life with noise, stress, and long commutes. Consider this when choosing your dream neighborhood!
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Dec 5, 20244 min read
Why Families Are Choosing Snohomish County: A Smart Move from Seattle and the Eastside
Escape Seattle and Bellevue’s high costs! Discover why Snohomish County offers bigger homes, larger lots, and a better lifestyle for less.
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Dec 5, 20245 min read
Creative Home Financing: Top 7 Options to Make Homeownership Possible
Discover 7 popular creative home financing options, from seller financing to IRAs, and how they can make homeownership possible for you!
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Nov 20, 20243 min read
Silver Squatters: A Growing Trend in Creative Senior Living
Learn how ‘silver squatters’—seniors sharing homes or moving in with family—are reshaping senior living. Tips for families to make it work!
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Nov 17, 20246 min read
Protecting Your Home from Deed Fraud: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Protect your home from deed fraud! Learn how scammers forge ownership and discover steps to thwart their threats and secure your property.
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Nov 16, 20243 min read
How to Find Snohomish County Historical Property Information Online (in a few easy steps!)
Discover a Snohomish County property's history (1970–1999) with Historic Property Portal! Search by parcel number or find it on Zillow.
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Sep 10, 20243 min read
Understanding Mortgage Rates and Their Connection to 10-Year Bond Rates: A Simple Guide
Mortgage rates fluctuate based on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield, which acts as a key benchmark for home loans and refinancing.
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Aug 28, 20244 min read
The Emotional Side of Selling the Family Home: Tips for a Smooth Transition
home may be the place where you raised your children, celebrated countless milestones, and created cherished memories. While the thought…
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Aug 26, 20243 min read
Top 5 Reasons to Downsize Your Home in Retirement
Downsizing in retirement offers lower costs, less upkeep, unlocked equity, a simpler life, and closer connections to family and community.
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May 5, 20244 min read
Choosing Your Next Home: A Guide for Seniors
Guidance on choosing your next home thoughtfully—modify, upsize, or downsize to balance needs, comfort, and joy for a fulfilling future.
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Feb 8, 20244 min read
Navigating Your PCS Move: A Real Estate Guide for Military Families
As a real estate agent with an MRP Certification (Military Relocation Professional) I’m able to focus on assisting military families,...
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Dec 26, 20235 min read
Why School Ratings Matter for Home Buyers with Children (and even those without)
If you have children (or perhaps plan to) and are considering moving or purchasing a home, the quality of the schools and school district...
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Nov 18, 20236 min read
Decoding and Negotiating Real Estate Agent Commissions
Are you planning to sell your home in the near future and want to learn more about real estate agent commission fees and if they're...
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Sep 16, 20233 min read
Unlocking Wealth: Inheriting Property – Successor in Interest or Assume Mortgage Debt?
Until just a month ago, I had never heard the term “Successor in Interest”. That was until I called the financial institution that was...
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Aug 12, 20234 min read
The Ultimate 7-Step Guide to Decluttering and Organizing Your Home
In today's fast-paced world, a cluttered and disorganized home can create stress, anxiety, and even reduce your productivity. However,...
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May 29, 20234 min read
Assessing Natural Disaster Risk: 5 Crucial Step Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is a significant investment and a decision that requires careful consideration of various factors. While factors such as...
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May 7, 20233 min read
HOA's - Right or Wrong For YOU?
Over the years, I’ve had quite a few people ask my thoughts on HOA’s, and if they should be looking for a home with an HOA (Home Owners...
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