What Home Improvements Actually Matter When Selling Your Home

When homeowners start thinking about selling, the first question is almost always the same:“Which home improvements will actually help my home sell for more?” The truth is, not all upgrades deliver a return. Some projects dramatically increase buyer interest and boost sale price, while others barely

Is the Seattle / King County Housing Market Really Different Than It Was in 2024?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on local real estate, you might be wondering: How much has the market changed since last year? After all, 2024 was already full of big moves. Here’s a breakdown of where we are now vs. where we were  what’s changed, what’s held steady, and what that means for buyers and

What The New 50 Year Mortgage Proposed By The FHFA Really Means.

The idea: extend the typical 30-year fixed-rate home mortgage to a 50-year term. The proposal comes from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) under Bill Pulte and is supported by the Donald Trump administration as part of a push to improve housing affordability. In short: monthly payments would

Why Seattle Buyers Are Getting More Leverage and What This Means For You.

Why Seattle Buyers Are Finally Getting More Leverage And What That Means for You After years of frenzied bidding wars and sky-high competition, the Seattle real estate market is beginning to show signs of balance. For the first time in a while, buyers are gaining leverage, and that’s reshaping how b