The Market’s Mood Changes with the SeasonsThe real estate market goes through a regular ebb and flow every year - trending increasingly active in the warmer months and slows down a bit in the colder season. December is typically the slowest month (although, we had
The PNW just survived multiple snow storms - AKA ‘Snowpocalypse’. Many areas received an accumulation of 2 feet of snow (or more!) in just a couple of days. We usually expect to see a few inches of snow each year and maybe one or two
Every month we compile an official report pulling numbers ranging from the number of homes sold to average days a house spends on the market. Historically, the market usually cools down a bit during the holidays. After the new year, we start to see the
I see a lot of homes... I see a lot of homes get listed, and honestly... the sellers do themselves a disservice when their property isn't presented to its full potential. (Insert sigh here when seeing iPhone photos for listing photos...) When you go 'LIVE'
Whether you own a rental property, or you’ve been considering making the investment, the Tacoma City Council recently passed some new rental housing regulations, taking effect as of February 1st, 2019. If you own rental properties or work with a property management company, this explains
When a home goes 'Live', it is more important than ever that a home is looking its BEST. Did You Know - 93% of Homeshoppers start their search online - that means it's our job to make sure your home shines in the listing photos
Being a small, women run business, ourselves, we LOVE supporting other small businesses. Instead of shopping large this year, we urge you to shop small! Support your community and choose to shop small for the holidays. Here are some of our Favorites: South Sound: Paper Luxe
What does a Balanced Market Mean for Buyers and Sellers? + October 2018 Market Update for King, Pierce, and Kitsap Counties. Over the last month, we’ve seen the housing market become more “balanced” in the PNW. What does that mean? It means that the skyrocketing
The Seattle Times published an article this week that has been getting a lot of buzz. The number of available listings is UP 66% (from a year prior). Seattle home prices drop by $70k in 3 months as the market is cooling (just in the
We love a good before and after - especially one that shows the magic of staging! Sellers might not think it's worth the time or energy to take their things out of their home before photos and showings, but a house starting with a 'blank