Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?
Deciding what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a significant decision. Should you sell your home to fund your next adventure, or keep it as a rental property to build [...]
Seattle Market Report for Apartments and Condos June 2024
According to recent Zillow data, the rental market for apartments and condos is exhibiting a mix of significant rent increases in some cities while others face notable declines. The data reveals diverse trends, reflecting the [...]
Seattle Market Report for Houses June 2024
According to Zillow, the rental market is experiencing significant fluctuations across various cities, with some areas witnessing substantial rent increases while others see declines compared to the same time last year. Everett leads with [...]
The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home
In life, patience is a virtue, but in homebuying, waiting too long for the perfect home isn't wise. The pursuit of perfection can delay your dream of homeownership. As Bankrate explains: “One of the [...]
TikTok Expands in Bellevue, Leases 150,000 Square Feet of Former Microsoft Office Space
TikTok broadens its footprint in downtown Bellevue's Lincoln Square North tower by leasing approximately 150,000 square feet of office space, formerly occupied by Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT). This space, listed as available by the Broderick [...]
Seattle Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
If you've come across recent headlines about home sellers reducing prices, it's a prime example of how news can create more fear than understanding. Here's the real situation with home prices. The bottom line is [...]
Seattle Rental Market Report for Apartments and Condos May 2024
According to Zillow, rents in the Seattle metropolitan area have risen for several months, with year-over-year rent growth resuming. Seattle tops the list with a significant year-over-year rental growth of 19.79%, reflecting ongoing strong demand [...]
Seattle Rental Market Report for Houses May 2024
According to Zillow, Seattle's rental market is growing, outpacing last year's rates despite a national market cooldown. Zillow data reveals Seattle's rent increased by 0.41% compared to the same period last year. Newcastle, a [...]
Savings Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know
If homeownership is a future goal, prioritizing your savings is essential. Make sure you have a solid plan for closing costs, down payment, and other related expenses. Here are a few strategies to help speed up [...]
The Biggest Mistakes Seattle Buyers Are Making Today
Buyers face challenges in any market, and today’s is no different. Higher mortgage rates, rising prices, and a limited supply of homes for sale add complexity to the homebuying process. However, one way to avoid [...]
Seattle Rental Market Report for Houses April 2024
According to Zillow, Shoreline is the fastest-growing area in the region, with rent increases exceeding 24% compared to the same time last year. This significant growth is driven by transit development near upcoming light rail [...]
Seattle Rental Market Report for Apartments and Condos April 2024
Zillow reports that the average market-rate rent for Seattle apartments in April was $2,016, marking a substantial 17.41% increase from the same time last year. To examine the percentage changes in rental prices compared to [...]