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Why Pricing Your Home Right from the Start Matters More Than Ever
Overpricing your home can lead to longer time on market, multiple price cuts, and buyer skepticism. Pricing it right from the start—based on the local market, recent sales, and economic conditions—helps attract serious buyers, builds momentum, and often results in a better final sale price.
Jun 73 min read
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Rent or Buy? How to Decide What Makes the Most Financial and Lifestyle Sense
With high home prices, rising rent, and shifting mortgage rates, the decision to rent or buy has never been more complex. This guide breaks down monthly costs, upfront expenses, appreciation vs. investment returns, and lifestyle factors like schools, flexibility, and long-term stability—so you can make the smartest move for your situation, whether you're in Snohomish County or anywhere across the U.S.
Jun 18 min read
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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!
Jan 65 min read
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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.
Jan 24 min read
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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.
Jan 211 min read
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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!
Dec 20, 20245 min read
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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.
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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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!
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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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!
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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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.
Nov 17, 20246 min read
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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.
Nov 16, 20243 min read
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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.
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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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…
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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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.
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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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.
May 5, 20244 min read
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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,...
Feb 8, 20244 min read
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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...
Dec 26, 20235 min read
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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...
Nov 18, 20236 min read
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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...
Sep 16, 20233 min read
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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,...
Aug 12, 20234 min read
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