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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 2, 20254 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.
Jan 2, 202511 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!
Dec 20, 20245 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.
Dec 5, 20244 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!
Dec 5, 20245 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!
Nov 21, 20243 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.
Nov 17, 20246 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.
Nov 16, 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.
Sep 10, 20243 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…
Aug 28, 20244 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.
Aug 26, 20243 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.
May 5, 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,...
Feb 8, 20244 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...
Dec 26, 20235 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...
Nov 18, 20236 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...
Sep 16, 20233 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,...
Aug 12, 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...
May 29, 20234 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...
May 7, 20233 min read


First Impressions Matter - 5 Reasons Why Curb Appeal is Vital to Selling a Home
When it comes to selling your home, first impressions definitely matter! That's why “curb appeal”, or the way your home’s exterior and...
Mar 3, 20233 min read
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