Real Estate News & Information Local Market Update – November 2025 As the year moves further into fall, all four of our local regions remain balanced. Rising inventory and easing interest rates are having a measured impact on affordability, creating a steadier environment across the Puget Sound. With supply elevated and prices holding relatively firm, both buyers and sellers are adjusting to a more even playing […]
Buyers What is a Buyer-Agency Agreement and Why Does it Matter? In today’s evolving real estate landscape, one of the biggest changes buyers will encounter is the relatively new requirement to sign a Buyer Agency Agreement. While this added step may sound formal, it’s actually designed to make the home-buying process more transparent, secure, and ultimately more beneficial for everyone involved. What is a Buyer-Agency Agreement? […]
Buyers Multigenerational Home Buying Guide For any family looking forward to multigenerational living, there’s much to consider when trying to find the right property. Whether you’re planning to welcome your parents or grandparents, provide a comfortable space for adult children, or simply want to create a home that accommodates your extended family, finding the right place takes time. Let’s take […]
Sellers Does Home Staging Really Work? What Sellers Should Know For more than 20 years, the benefits of home staging have been well documented. Countless studies have shown that staging helps homes sell more quickly, and often for a higher price. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 30 percent of agents reported that staging led to a 1 to 10 percent increase in the dollar […]
Design Designing Your Rental To Feel Like Home When you own your living space, it’s natural to feel attached to every square inch. But for renters, creating that sense of ownership is a unique challenge. Whatever limitations you face as a renter in how you’re able to make alterations, it’s no less important to your home life for your space to convey a […]
SOLD SOLD: Urban cottage in Auburn + South Seattle Home 5109 S Myrtle Street Seattle, WA 98118 $694,500 MLS #2396169 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Size: 1,830 sqft City living meets Comfort and Equity! Minutes from Seward Park, Hillman, and Columbia City. This inviting home blends comfort, space, & future potential. Priced below the neighborhood median gives you room to build equity. Oversized LR/DR perfect for […]
Buyers Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rate Drops to Lowest Level in More than a Year The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in more than a year, extending a recent trend that’s helped give lagging U.S. home sales a boost. The average long-term mortgage rate fell to 6.19% from 6.27% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate […]
Buyers How to Save Money to Buy a House It’s no secret that buying a home is a serious financial undertaking, but aspiring homeowners are often left wondering what the methods behind the process actually look like. One of the telltale signs that you’re ready to buy a home is having substantial savings to use toward the purchase. The following information goes under the hood of […]
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Buyers Buying a Fixer-Upper For some home buyers, a fixer-upper is their idea of a dream home. Preparing for the process comes down to creating a plan, knowing what to look for, and understanding what financing options are available.
Living Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist The leaves changing color is a sign that you may have some fall home maintenance tasks to tackle. With summer in the rearview and colder temperatures ahead, being proactive now will keep your home in pristine condition throughout the autumn days and nights. We’ve compiled a list of several tasks to tackle around your home […]
Real Estate News & Information Local Market Update – October 2025 Local Market Update – October 2025 The local market continued its swing towards balance in September as inventory maintained its upward trajectory. After several years of strong demand and rising costs, prices are beginning to moderate. Three out of four of our regional markets are now considered balanced — a notable shift from the frenzied […]
Sellers Strategic Investments to Increase Home Value and Market Appeal When it’s time to sell your home, one of the biggest questions is how to make it as appealing as possible to today’s buyers. While market conditions, location, and timing all play a role, the updates you choose before listing can make a meaningful difference in both your selling price and how quickly your home […]
Design 9 Options to Remove, Hide or Play Down a Popcorn Ceiling Don’t love your popcorn ceiling? You’re not the only one stuck with some unwanted stucco overhead. There are many options for moving on from it, but not all of them are equally effective—or equally easy. To help you decide how to address your popcorn problem, here are some top ways to remove, cover or distract […]
Buyers Ten Qualities to Look For in Your Real Estate Agent Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process while answering your questions and addressing your needs from start to finish. Most importantly, your agent should care about […]
Events Community Reuse & Recycling Event Coming Up Next Month Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker is proud to partner with Seattle Public Utilities for Beyond the Cart, a free community reuse and recycling event! Join us on Saturday, October 11 at the Rainier Community Center to safely recycle items like small electronics, clothing, household batteries, paper for shredding, and more. Click here for more information.
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Historic Craftsman on Large View Lot 9733 Arrowsmith Avenue S Seattle, WA 98118 Listed at $1,050,000 MLS #2432931 CLIP #4024769488 Beds: 5 Baths: 4 Size: 2,740 sqft Rare opportunity! Historic Craftsman on large estate lot with Lake WA views in prime Upper Rainier Beach neighborhood. Platted in 1891 by Charles Waters, these quiet sylvan lots are coveted for their views and […]
Living 5 Tips for a Tidy Home Maintaining a tidy home not only helps it to look its best, but it also makes for a more peaceful and organized living environment. Regardless of the size of your home, these tips will help you achieve and maintain a consistently tidy and inviting living space that you, your household, and your guests will enjoy. […]
Real Estate News & Information Local Market Update – September 2025 In the waning days of summer, the local real estate market reflected a mix of shifting prices, easing mortgage rates, and continued annual growth in inventory. Some areas still favored sellers benefiting from demand, while others gave buyers increasing leverage. Together, declining interest rates and higher supply could motivate cautious buyers to re-enter the market […]
Buyers Why AI Can’t Replace Your Real Estate Agent Technology is transforming nearly every industry, and real estate is no exception. New tools and innovations are reshaping the way we search for, buy, and sell homes. Among these advances, artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become one of the most talked-about technologies, being used for everything from writing and research to customer service. Naturally, this […]
Design 5 Features of Traditional Interior Design There is perhaps no other home décor style as comforting as traditional interior design. Rooted in the masterfully crafted Chippendale and Thomas Sheraton furniture designs and classic Queen Anne colors, traditional décor is one vintage style that stood the test of time. Here are five distinct features of traditional interior design. 5 Features of Traditional Interior Design 1. […]