Accessory Dwelling Units in Washington State: What Homeowners Need to Know Before They Build

I have had more conversations about accessory dwelling units in the last two years than in the two decades before that combined, and there is a very real reason for it. Washington State has fundamentally changed the rules, and homeowners across King and Snohomish County are waking up to just how muc

Selling an Inherited Home in the Greater Seattle Area: A Compassionate Guide Through Probate

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with losing someone you love and then discovering, in the middle of your grief, that there is a house that now needs your attention. Papers to file. Decisions to make. A home full of memories that somehow also needs to become a listing. I want to s

The Fall Market Window: Why September Might Be the Smartest Time to List in Snohomish County

Every spring, sellers across Snohomish County line up to list their homes, convinced it is the only real window that matters. I understand exactly why. Spring genuinely is our strongest overall season, and it earns its reputation honestly. However, I want to tell you about a window that gets far les

Moving to Edmonds: A Glimpse of what it is really like

I have watched more than one relocating family fall in love with Edmonds within a single afternoon, and I understand exactly why. There is something about walking down Main Street toward the water, passing locally owned shops, art galleries and restaurants, with the smell of coffee drifting out of a