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Welcome back, it's your weekly reminder that it's Friday and it's already Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer. It's time to break out your white suits, but most importantly it is our opportunity to honor the men and women who died while serving in our…

Welcome back, it's your weekly reminder that it's Friday and, wow, did I need that reminder as this week was a blur. It all began with my 7pm flight from the conference in Texas, which ended up getting delayed until midnight. Activity in the field was slower than we've seen…

Welcome back, it's your weekly reminder that it's Friday and we're heading into a Mother's Day weekend heatwave. It's going to be so hot that we're going to skip open houses and celebrate mom. I'm coming to you from the semi-annual gathering of top real estate professionals…

Welcome back, it's your weekly reminder that it's Friday, and it's not only May, but Cinco de Mayo, and we're entering third winter or fake spring phase. How was it 80+ degrees and sunny last weekend and 40 and raining today? It's not just the weather that is behaving…

McGarty Minute: Cave of IceWelcome back, it's your weekly reminder that it's Friday and I can't believe how quickly this week flew by after being off the grid last week uphill skiing in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. I can't think of a better way to prepare for…

The biggest news in town this week was that Amazon started their next round of layoffs just as they announced a positive earnings report last night. I can't find a direct quote, but a couple articles are attributing Andy as saying "turn that frown right-side-up, it’s…

What a year 2022 was! It started off with a bang with one of our listings receiving 30 offers and ended with buyers being able to negotiate a discount. With interest rates basically doubling, it certainly made for an interesting year!This year we helped over 50 clients buy…

Backyard Upgrades That Offer High ROI, According to Top Agents. The expansion of our outdoor living spaces makes our entire home feel larger! Plus, we have more room to entertain during our beautiful Seattle summers!

Second home purchases are rising as demand for vacation/income properties grows. We have a wealth of knowledge about great opportunities in the Pacific Northwest that might work for you. We have assisted many Seattle residents looking for a PNW retreat and/or income…

Homes that are clean, appealing, and in top shape simply sell for more than properties in less desirable conditions. Buyers know the home won't require a ton of work upon move-in, and for that, they're willing to pay a premium.

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