Do Sellers Still Have to Pay the Buyer's Agent Commission? Here Is the Honest Answer

This is one of the most common questions I am hearing right now from sellers across King and Snohomish County, and I love that people are asking it. It tells me sellers are paying attention, doing their research, and want to make a confident, informed decision rather than simply doing what everyone

What Is the Catch With All These Affordable Townhomes in Northgate and the Central District?

I get this question often, and I love that buyers are asking it, because it tells me they are looking past the price tag and thinking ahead. Anytime something looks like a wonderful deal in Seattle, it is worth pausing and asking, "What am I not seeing yet?" So let us talk honestly about these homes

Should You Use a Local Credit Union, an Online Lender, or a Broker for Your Seattle Mortgage?

This is a question I love getting early in the process, because it tells me a buyer is thinking ahead, and thinking ahead is one of the most valuable things you can do in this market. Here is the honest answer. For a basic pre-approval, shopping around is wonderful and absolutely something I encoura

Am I Overpaying If I Relocate From a High-Cost Area? What Seattle Urban Buyers Need to Know

I see a lot of people moving to the Seattle area every week. They're coming from all over  the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Austin. Everyone's got their own reasons for making the move. And when they start looking for a place to live, they all seem to feel the same way: relieved. Compar