5 Things Bothell Home Buyers Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late

Buying a home is exciting. It can also be emotional, fast-moving, and full of expensive lessons if you go in unprepared. I’ve worked with buyers across the Seattle area who are smart, capable people and many of them are surprised by how much strategy goes into buying a home beyond simply finding a h

Moving to Seattle With a Dog? Start With These 10 Dog Parks

Moving with a dog means you’re not only choosing a home — you’re choosing a lifestyle. And if you’re relocating to the Seattle area, you’re in luck. Greater Seattle is incredibly dog friendly, with everything from sprawling off-leash parks and waterfront dog beaches to trails and neighborhood parks

7 Negotiation Tactics That Actually Work in 2026

In today's market, "winning" isn't about out-shouting the other side—it’s about out-strategizing them. Price is just one lever; here are seven more that actually move the needle for both buyers and sellers. 1. The Escalation Clause Instead of guessing the "perfect" number, an escalation clause autom

Washington’s Millionaire Tax: Will It Hurt Home Values in Seattle, Bellevue, and Snohomish County?

If you own a home in Bellevue, Seattle, Edmonds or anywhere in Snohomish or King County, you may be wondering: Will Washington’s new Millionaire Tax affect my property value? I’ve had clients ask: Are wealthy people leaving Washington? Will luxury home prices drop? Should I sell before the market ch