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 […]

Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID): What It Is, Who Qualifies, How the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Changed It, and How to Claim It on Your 2025 Taxes One of the biggest financial perks of homeownership is the Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID). It can reduce your taxable income and save you money at tax time—but it’s […]