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What is up with real estate? |
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When it comes to house values, raise your hand if you are curious about what your neighbors house is selling for? Come on, do you grab a flyer from the box on your afternoon walk, head into an open house to "size it up" or open your real estate app on your phone to do a "quick check"? Word does get around - Did you hear? Did they really get that price? That's crazy! After all, our houses are one of our largest financial assets and a major contributor to generational wealth. The stakes are very HIGH! Do you know what your home is worth? Most of us have a general sense but with so many factors that determine value, it's hard to keep up. Generally, the top 10 factors that affect house values are the Economy, Inventory, Interest Rates, Market Cycles, Investor Activity, Comps, Location, Specific Characteristics, Condition and Presentation/Pricing. As your expert real estate advisor, we are keeping a pulse on these and more on a daily basis. HOME EQUITY REVIEW - You may not be thinking of selling today, but let's find out what your current equity position is today so that you can plan for the future. Finally, if you are curious what your neighbors houses are selling for let's set up a curated, Compass Collection just for you. When the time is right reach out and let us know how we can help. |
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Real Estate in the News |
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4 Seattle Suburbs Where Home Prices Grew the Most in June |
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The Seattle real estate market is finally calming down, but suburbs like Kent, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Woodinville are still seeing steep price growth. |
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Tips & Trends |
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Transform Unused Spaceto Functional Space |
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13 Seriously Underrated Restaurants in the Seattle Area |
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Seattle’s restaurant scene is filled with hidden gems like these 13 around the Emerald City. Our pick is El Cabrito in Burien that serves up excellent south-of-the-border flavor. |
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Local Events & Activities |
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Seafair Fest August 5th - 7th Genesee Park, Lake Washington Seafair Weekend Festival features hydroplanes racing on Lake Washington, the Blue Angels flying overhead in the Boeing Air Show, and classic cars parked on the lakeshore. |
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Pickleball Anyone? In the final month of summer, you may find Trey and Valerie on the pickleball court. It's a fast-growing activity across the country, with its roots here on Bainbridge Island. Learn more about the story of pickleball. |
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City of Des Moines Announces Pilot Project for Ferry to Seattle |
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The City of Des Moines announced the two-month pilot project, which aims to test the viability of a passenger-only ferry from Des Moines to Seattle’s Bell Harbor Marina. |
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Featured Sale |
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Congratulations to our client who sold her home. Using the three P's, we helped her prepare (first P!) her home creating a joint to-do list and providing vendors to support. We then positioned (second P!) the home for sale with staging, videography and marketing materials. Then we priced (third P!) the home based on market insights and knowledge from our expansive network .Even though you may not be thinking about selling, we can help you think through items that are worth preparing for when you do! |
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