It is the time of year when our market starts to take off. Spring is here and we are starting to see seasonal increases in inventory. In fact, there was a 54% increase in new listings in March compared to February. That increase was matched by a 50% rise in pending sales, illustrating very strong demand for […]

  Price Appreciation Case Studies in South Snohomish & North King Counties   18407 62nd Pl W, Lynnwood  •  3 bedroom  •  1,305 sq ft Sold in September 2014 for $315,000 Sold in July 2017 for $450,000 *** $135,000 INCREASE IN HOME VALUE: 42.85% *** 17836 1st Ave NE, Shoreline  •  4 bedroom  •  2,917 […]

I am commonly asked which improvements sellers should make to get the greatest return on their home sale.  Every year The Remodeling 2018 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com) compiles all the information and analyzes the estimated percentage return on home improvements in each region.  Getting a home prepared for market requires a keen eye and […]

  I hope your Valentine’s Day was a sweet one, but it got me thinking. I am often sharing with you the advantages of this market for home sellers, which is unbelievably positive. With that said, I thought I’d take some time to give the potential buyers in our marketplace some love, hope, and of course, data! […]