Remember when rates were peaking and Christina said “Marry the Home, Date the Rate”? Well, we had some clients who did just that and they’re sure glad they did!
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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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We’ve been getting quite a few phone calls lately about the Property Valuation Notices that friends and clients have been receiving in the mail. Here is an example of a home we evaluated that illustrates the situation well. The County had the value change increasing by 17%! “How could our home have gone up 17% in one year?”
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Given all of the division and negativity around us, Matt was inspired to read the book “A Team of Rivals” about Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. He was looking for clues on how, during the most divided time in American History, our President was able to unite a divided North and bring the Confederacy back into the Union.
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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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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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If you’ve been paying attention to the news you’ve probably heard about the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) Settlement. We have received countless questions from friends, clients, and family wondering what’s really going on. As with most news, there are perceptions and there are realities.
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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.
Cinco de Mayo is the annual celebration of the victory by Mexico over the French in the Battle of Pueblo on May 5, 1862. It serves as an important way to commemorate Mexican heritage and culture in the United States. And from what we have experienced, a special day right here in Newcastle.
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The Market continues to be a tale of two cities. There are few homes for sale relative to the many buyers in the market. As a result, we're experiencing a red-hot seller's market where over 80% of homes are selling in two weeks or less.
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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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The market is much warmer than the weather…watch Christina’s video update for more details!
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Recently, we wrote about our tradition of declaring annual theme words and refreshing our vision board to create the life we want to experience. Another way we’re manifesting our life intentions is by waking up every day with the goal of making someone’s day.
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We have the good fortune of serving clients in all phases of their life. We get to see the joy of their first home purchase and provide the extra support and care needed to get through the sale of a beloved family home. We have certainly seen, and done, it all.
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2023 has been a gravity-defying year. With interest rates at their highest levels in over 20 years, one would expect a housing market crash. Instead, due to low inventory and a resilient economy, turn-key homes priced right continued to sell fast and for top dollar.
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It’s that time again when we reflect on the previous year and chart our course for the year ahead. Over the years we’ve become increasingly committed to developing our vision boards and practicing the “law of attraction”.
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If you have adult children or a friend who is renting you may want to share with them the greatest gift they can give to themselves, the gift of home ownership!
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We love decorating our front entrance for the changing holiday seasons. We are personally working on transitioning our home into a winter wonderland and one of the first places we start is our front door. The entrance to your home sets the mood for what’s inside.
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Frost arrived on our roof this morning signaling a seasonal change that usually indicates a cooling of the housing market. Despite the weather, there are positive tailwinds keeping the housing market quite warm.
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This month we’re concluding our series with Lesson #3: BHBD (Be Home By Dark). Somewhere along the way in this great game of life, we seem to have lost track of what it truly means to be a kid; that precious time to be “free”. Is anyone else out there feeling like this? Like time is flying by, and along the way, we’re getting a little “cray cray” ubering our kiddos from one event to the next while watching and guiding them every step of the way?
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