Tips and decision support for home buyers in King and Snohomish counties.
A new gated community of just six custom luxury homesites has launched in Bothell, WA. Here’s what buyers need to know about Six Pines by MSR Communities: pricing, floor plans, location, and whether building custom is the right move for you.
A recorded view easement can limit what you build or plant on part of a Seattle hillside lot, but it rarely covers the whole yard. Here’s how to find out what’s actually restricted before you worry.
Considering a move to Bothell for an easier Microsoft commute? Here’s where employees actually buy, what the drive looks like, and what today’s Bothell home prices mean for your budget.
The agent at a builder’s sales office works for the builder, not you. How to keep your own buyer’s agent when buying new construction in Seattle, often free.
Not all new construction homes are equal. How builder reputation, quality, and 1-2-10 warranties really work in Seattle, and how to vet any builder first.
New construction townhomes in Seattle can be a smart buy, but shared CC&R maintenance with no HOA, tight parking, privacy, and resale are the traps to check first.
Buyers shopping for homes in the $600K–$800K range in Seattle’s South End are finding that detached condos offer something unexpected: newer construction, bigger closets, and private yards, all in better condition than traditional houses in the same price range. Here is how to evaluate the HOA trade-off.
What negotiating strategies do Seattle home buyers miss out on because their agent never explained them? Most buyers don’t realize that the negotiation starts before you even write an offer — and the moves your agent makes in the 24 hours before submitting can be just as important as the price you put on the…
I came across a lively discussion on the Bellevue subreddit about downtown condo buildings — and as a local REALTOR®, I had to weigh in. Here’s my honest take on the buildings, HOA fees, litigation red flags, and whether the rent-vs-buy math actually works in 2026.
Edmonds sits on Puget Sound — and that salt air doesn’t spare your future deck. Here’s what buyers need to know about saltwater corrosion before they close on a home in Edmonds.
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Keller Williams Greater Seattle
Serving King and Snohomish Counties, WA
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