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 […]

Should You Buy Down Your Rate, Go ARM, or Stick with a 30-Year Fixed? A practical guide for home buyers in South King and Pierce County Aloha! One of the most common questions I get from buyers right now – especially in a higher-rate environment – is some version of: “Should I just pay to […]

March is Women’s History Month — a time to celebrate the resilience, leadership, and contributions of women who have shaped our communities, industries, and homes. Real estate has historically been a male-dominated field. Yet women have played a powerful role in shaping housing policy, architecture, interior design, community development, and the way we define “home.” […]

Pricing a home is both an art and a science. Yet one of the most common—and costly—mistakes sellers make is listing their home too high. Overpricing doesn’t just delay a sale; it can actually cost you money in the long run. Understanding why sellers overprice their homes is the first step toward overcoming it and […]