Emelie Ortiz Windermere Real Estate · South King County & Pierce County Market Update · September 2026 The Rules Just Changed:What NWMLS First Look Means for Washington Buyers and Sellers By Emelie Ortiz September 11, 2026 7 min read A week ago, Northwest MLS quietly rewrote the rules on how homes can be […]

Kānaka Have Been in Washington Since the 1820s. Here’s Why That Matters If You’re Buying a Home September is Hawaiian History Month. Hawaiʻi made it official in 2025 with Act 167, anchoring the observance to Queen Liliʻuokalani’s September 2 birthday and recognizing the contributions of the Native Hawaiian community. It took years of advocacy by […]

One of the most common conversations I have with sellers goes something like this: “We were thinking of updating the kitchen before we list — is that a good idea?” Sometimes it is. Often it isn’t. And occasionally, the money would be better spent somewhere else entirely. The truth is, not all pre-listing repairs and […]

1031 Exchanges and How to Defer Taxes The 1031 Exchange: How Real Estate Investors Can Defer Taxes – and Eventually Buy a Retirement or Second Home If you own investment property and you’ve been thinking about selling, you’ve probably heard the words “1031 exchange” come up. It’s one of the most powerful tools in a […]