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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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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 […]
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. […]
Real Estate News & Information What The Ballooning National Debt Means For Housing For Americans already struggling with the highest mortgage rates in a generation, new legislation out of Washington promises little relief. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) will add trillions to the national debt over the next decades, further cementing an era of expensive borrowing. The basic laws of supply and demand suggest this surge […]
Design What is Colonial Style Architecture? With its grand stature and signature look, Colonial architecture hearkens back to the nascent days of British settlement on American soil. Since then, the classic home style has seen waves of renewed interest, giving rise to multiple variations on the colonial theme. Today, they remain a popular choice for homeowners throughout the Eastern and Southern United States. […]
SOLD SOLD: Custom-Built Home in Leschi + Beautiful Fox Glen Home LISTING NOW UNDER CONTRACT 215 31st Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 $1,400,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Size: 2,340 sqft Days on OneHome: 3 Extraordinary offering! Custom-built one-owner home on grand 12,000 sqft. lot with territorial views in Leschi. Unique multi-level design, tongue and groove ceilings, hardwood and parquet flooring, sunroom, skylights, huge Primary bedroom with private […]
Real Estate News & Information Local Market Update – August 2025 Price gaps between 2024 and 2025 began to narrow across all four markets in July. Even with softer prices, sales activity remained slow in most areas, doing little to offset the growing inventory. Today’s discerning buyers have more choices and are taking the time to wait, watch, and negotiate for the right home. And with […]
Buyers What You Should Know About the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) In the process of buying or selling a home, you’ll frequently come across the term “MLS.” The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a group of regional databases of homes for sale accessible only to real estate agents and brokers. Their ability to access the MLS makes it easier for buyers to find the right home and for sellers […]
Design How to Design Small Spaces at Home The truth is, the average size of apartments in the U.S. is shrinking, and studio and one-bedroom apartments are becoming more prevalent (rentcafe.com). This means knowing how to design for small spaces has never been more important. Whether you’re not quite ready to purchase a home or you’re looking to downsize, the creative possibilities are […]
Buyers What Is a Homeowners Association and How Much Are HOA Fees? Becoming a homeowner comes with many responsibilities, but if the home you’re purchasing requires you to be part of a Homeowners Association (HOA), you’ll have to follow additional guidelines and pay additional fees. As you’re looking for homes, talk to your agent about whether purchasing a home that’s part of an HOA is right for you. […]
Sellers Understanding the Value of Your Home: Market Value vs. Assessed Value and More The math of a home sale is relatively straightforward. Sellers list their home at a certain price, a buyer makes an offer, and eventually the two parties reach a final, agreed-upon price. However, between these two points in the selling process, there are several other figures that go into to setting a home’s value that […]
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