Team Skally | Market Update

While listings increased 17% over last year, persistent demand outpaced inventory. There was just 1.1 months of inventory on average throughout 2024, down 14% versus last year. The lack of inventory and moderating interest rates led to the median sold price on the Eastside being up to $1.59M or +12% vs. last year.

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What's Your Word Of The Year?

Nearly 20 years ago we decided a fun date night would be to privately write down our favorite baby names and then compare our lists to decide on the name for our 1st Son. Well, what we thought would be an epic evening of lively debating names, and ultimately landing on one together, turned out to be a non-event because the #1 name on both of our lists was the same. And it wasn’t even Dominick or Dominique…it was Dominic! 

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What are your favorites?

Over the years we’ve discovered that one of the great secrets of life seems to be learning from experience. Although we have had incredible life experiences there are so many things we just haven’t done and just don’t know. What’s the best way to close the experience gap and maximize our one precious life? We’ve found it best to approach every situation with curiosity and openness. We call it “what are your favorites”.

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5 Simple Ways to Enhance Your Home's Aesthetic and Spread Neighborly Vibes!

We love walking our dogs around our neighborhood, especially past a particular house with the most stunning yard. The owner is always out there, updating her garden and decor with the changing seasons. It truly reflects her pride of ownership, and it always feels so inviting. Her home is a perfect example of how refreshing your landscaping can boost your home's look and the feelings it generates as people walk and drive by.

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Day Trip to Whidbey Island

We are incredibly fortunate to live where we do! There are so many amazing places to explore and activities to enjoy. In just a few hours, you can go from snowy mountains to sandy beaches, and the natural beauty around us never gets old. One of our favorite destinations is now Whidbey Island. Surprisingly, it took us seven years to finally explore this gem! For our anniversary one year, Matt planned a special day trip, and I'd love to share the itinerary he put together.

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Team Skally | Market Update

The Seller's market continues AND continues to defy gravity! Throughout April we saw an increase in "bidding wars" on the Eastside with 59% of homes selling above list price. While this can be exciting news for home sellers, there is some cause for pause as 17% of homes under contract in April did not close. 


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LOVE LOCAL

We often reminisce about the good old days. Life seemed a bit simpler back in the day. Some of our fondest memories were kicking the can around town and frequenting our favorite local spots. 

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