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REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO 🌱Gardening Tip for Homeowners! 🌱 Want to boost curb appeal? Plant perennials like lavender, daylilies, or hostas! They come back year after year, making your yard look stunning with minimal effort. Plus, well-maintained landscaping can increase home value by up to 15%! #CurbAppeal #HomeValue #GardeningTips 🌿🏡
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO How Remote Work Has Changed the Real Estate Landscape The real estate market has slowed down a bit in Port Ludlow and surrounding areas. However, this trend does not appear to be true for Kitsap County. The attached article may help explain why we’re seeing a slowdown in Port Ludlow but not in Kitsap County. One factor influencing this shift is the broader impact […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Mind your P’s and Q’s in this market!  Our real estate market is showing signs of buyer hesitation. Homes are staying on the market longer—about 80 days on average—and some price negotiation is likely. We’re noticing that houses which are “move-in ready” tend to sell faster and are more likely to achieve their asking price. Being market-ready might include updates like replacing heavily […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Spring Market Update! There is good news in our current real estate market for sellers who are realistic and a bit patient. Local inventory for single-family homes is very low right now, which is helping to maintain values. If you are realistic about pricing, your home has a high likelihood of selling for approximately 94% of the list […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO What Moves You? Welcome to 2025! From what I’m reading, it doesn’t appear that interest rates will decrease significantly any time soon. Trends indicate that home values are neither decreasing notably nor increasing in any meaningful way. In other words, the market remains stable and slow. At the risk of stating the obvious, there is still a shortage […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO This Year We Celebrate YOU! Save the date and let me know if you plan to attend our annual Pie Giveaway and Client Appreciation Party!   Please RSVP here and let me know if you are staying for the event or just want to stop by for your pie! https://form.jotform.com/242965400181150
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Here’s to an Awesome August! Listing your home in the late summer might sound daunting. But selling a home in August can be a good strategy, as the market is typically active with buyers motivated to move for the new school year or to settle in before the holidays. Make your property stand out with these easy-to-implement strategies. https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/late-summer-sales-how-to-grab-buyers-attention-in-august/
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO How Does the NAR Lawsuit Settlement Effect Real Estate in Washington? Sellers have been asking me what changes in compensation policy and practice will result from the pending National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit settlement, for which the final settlement is scheduled to occur in November 2024. Washington State Law now mandates that all agents (in Washington, all agents are called Brokers) must enter into a […]
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REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO 2024 Good News for Real Estate Investments The 2023 housing market has seen many ups and downs, leaving investors wondering what to expect in 2024. The good news is that regardless of interest rate increases and lower than average inventory, real estate investments remain one of the most lucrative areas to invest in as we head into the new year.   https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/the-good-news-for-real-estate-investments-in-2024/ […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Warmer Temps = Hotter Market Spring is widely recognized as the best time to buy a home, and it’s not hard to see why. The season is all about fresh starts and new beginnings, which feels just right when you’re about to make a big decision like purchasing a new home.   In Jefferson County there are 20% more sales […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Spring Into Action for a Selling Success! What’s ahead in the real estate market? Probably another tight year of limited inventory, so do not expect a significant decrease in prices this year. Real estate prices increased by over 2% in Jefferson County last year. Mortgage interest rates are forecasted to come down a tiny bit. As we get further into the spring and summer market, I think […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Washington State Agency Law Revisions   This past year, the Washington State legislature updated the real estate brokerage relationships effective January 1, 2024. Among other things, it is required that a Buyer Agency agreement be signed between an agent and a buyer when an agent begins to provide real estate services to a buyer. The changes are designed to clarify […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Change On The Horizon: WA State Agency Law On January 1, 2024, important revisions to the law that governs real estate brokerage relationships (RCW 18.86) in Washington State – otherwise known as the “Agency Law” – become effective. These are the first significant revisions since the Agency Law took effect in 1997. The revisions, which are explained in detail in this bulletin and […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Is It Time To Have Your Septic System Inspected? The health and longevity of your septic system is very important. When did you last have your septic system inspected? Regular inspections help prevent septic system failures. Jefferson County provides rebates for inspections and some maintenance tasks. Below is information from Jefferson County Public Health.  The link below takes you to Jefferson County’s website where […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Minor Kitchen Remodel 101   **Why a Minor Kitchen Remodel Can Significantly Increase Your Home’s Value** A kitchen, often touted as the heart of the home, plays a pivotal role in determining a property’s overall appeal and value. Many homeowners, when thinking about home improvements, consider major overhauls that can be both time-consuming and costly. However, minor kitchen remodels […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO MARKET REPORTS: JEFFERSON, CLALLAM AND KITSAP COUNTIES Here’s a look at the current real estate markets in Jefferson, Clallam, and Kitsap Counties. Click here to view the area reports:   Jefferson Co: https://mce.cbprospectsquare.com/MCE/prj/cwb/links/mt/mtmain.asp?et=MT&ak=91041&makey=97475   Clallam Co: https://mce.cbprospectsquare.com/MCE/prj/cwb/links/mt/mtmain.asp?et=MT&ak=91041&makey=97473   Kitsap Co: https://mce.cbprospectsquare.com/MCE/prj/cwb/links/mt/mtmain.asp?et=MT&ak=91041&makey=97477
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO I JUST WANT A LITTLE WATERFRONT GETAWAY… This is a request I get frequently. I am sorry to say it is a request that comes with the most sticker shock. In the past year, there have been 79 waterfront properties listed and sold in Jefferson County. Of those 79 only 4 have been priced under $300,000. The average sold price for a […]

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