New Listing 🚨: Welcome home to Somerset - one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Bellevue! It’s not just award winning Somerset Elementary that keeps people flocking here - it’s the great lots, the contemporary floor plans, the city and territorial views and the convenience to both I-90 and I-405, shopping and amenities. With 3 🛌 / 2.5 🛀, a sun room and covered outdoor deck and many great gathering spaces - there’s too much to detail here! DM me for more information. Shown by appointment.

New Listing 🚨: Welcome home to Somerset - one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Bellevue! It’s not just award winning Somerset Elementary that keeps people flocking here - it’s the great lots, the contemporary floor plans, the city and territorial views and the convenience to both I-90 and I-405, shopping and amenities. With 3 🛌 / 2.5 🛀, a sun room and covered outdoor deck and many great gathering spaces - there’s too much to detail here! DM me for more information. Shown by appointment.

People are doing it - a lot of them! Let's talk about it. How badly do you want to move and would you make an offer before seeing the home and getting a feel for it? What if it turned out to be a money pit? Or in a really undesireable location? Do your homework before you jump!#ibuyers #homebuying #realestate #realestatemarket #forsale #bellevue #seattle #pnw #sold #issaquah #kirkland #mercerisland #instagram #facebook #google #coldwellbanker

Lumber prices are through the roof! Let's quickly chat about why, when it will end and what to do if you're thinking of building a home right now! And we have a pro - my son - who is working at Dunn Lumber this summer - weighing in!

It's Monday and it's a good day for a quick chat about the market. No numbers here... Just hope! Buyers, hang in there. We know so many of you are fatigued! Good news - there is more inventory coming daily! Sellers - good news for you too! The market remains really robust although days on market are increasing just a bit especially at the luxury level - homes priced over $2.5m. On the Eastside, we are still seeing multiple offers in the $900k-$1.5m range - with just enough time to have Buyers see it before it's snatched up. What are Buyers seeking? In most cases they are looking for room to move and being close to amenities for when they slowly head back out after Covid! Walking distance seems to be a favorite which is no surprise living in our beautiful PNW! Want to know the specifics of a certain area near your home? Call me today for a free market analysis of your home!


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Your house is on the market or better yet, under contract. Score! What that means {{besides YOU landing top dollar for your home}}, is it's time to play the "what to keep, what not to keep" game.⁣
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Before you feel in over your head, here are a few tips to help you ease into the oft-overwhelming task:⁣
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1. Do you want to start fresh with new furnishings? Or do you know your current pieces will fit in your new home? Either way, keep in mind that lead times on furniture are WAY longer than normal right so it may be smart to take at least a handful basic pieces with you when you move.⁣
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2. Keep what you love. That end table that's just okay, the chairs that are just meh, those throw pillows you've had for what feels like forever—it's time to let it all go! You have permission. Go on, be ruthless, and get rid of anything you don't love! ⁣
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3. Sell anything that isn't serving you. Don't keep knick-knacks and furnishings around just because you don't want it to go to waste. Sell it and use the money to fund something you DO love! FB Marketplace and LetGo are great places to start. ⁣
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4. Donate what's left. Now that you know what you're keeping and selling the rest, it's time to donate! Pro tip: If you wouldn't buy it again, don't take it with you. Leave it behind!⁣
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Already a purging prodigy? Share your wisdom! What are some ways you stay on top of things in your home?


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Sellers, tune in to my quick and dirty advice about staging your home. Listen to your realtor!