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Market updates, neighborhood guides, and expert advice for Mercer Island, Bellevue, and the Greater Eastside.
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Gardening Made Easier, Starting Today
A beginner-friendly guide to container gardening, no experience necessary. Simple pots, easy plants, and the one small routine that makes patio gardening work.
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Market Outlook: With More Homes on the Market, Isn't It Time to Buy?
July's numbers are in: Washington inventory up nearly 20%, King County up about 24%, and more homes with less pressure to settle. Why the best reply is action.
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Home of the Week: 9360 Mercerwood Drive, Mercer Island
I share my walkthrough of a Mercerwood Drive home set up like a mini Disneyland where all the kids come to play, with a playroom, family room, and skylit living spaces.
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Too Much House? This Rambler Fits Easier Living
An easier-living Mercer Island rambler in Mercerwood: one level, no stairs, a newer roof, windows, kitchen, and baths, and a level fenced yard.
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How to Downsize on Mercer Island, Bellevue and the Greater Eastside
A step-by-step guide to downsizing without the overwhelm. How to prepare, how to start the retirement process, tips for retirement downsizing, and a simple checklist.
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Finding George's Next Chapter, Door by Door
I share George's story: how 24 door knocks, a patient search, and a dog named Bonsai led to far more than a home sale.
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Sammamish Real Estate: Two Countries, One New Home
Eduardo and Patti found their Sammamish home from Mexico City and Peru via video calls with me, two weeks before their move.
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A Modern Corner Lot Home with Lake Views in Kennydale
A 2022-built, 5-bedroom home on a corner lot in Lower Kennydale, Renton with lake views, no HOA, and room to spare.
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A Bellevue Home That Shows What Smart Upgrades Can Do
Fresh paint, new hardwood, updated kitchen, new AC, and a new deck. This Somerset home proves the right upgrades make all the difference.
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When Do You Actually Get Paid After Selling Your Home?
A step-by-step breakdown of the timeline from accepted offer to money in your account. Washington is a dry-closing state, here is what that means for sellers.
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Seafair Is Back and Lake Washington Is About to Get Loud
Blue Angels schedule, the best free viewing spot on Mercer Island, and traffic tips for Seafair weekend July 30 through August 2.
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2-Bed Condo for Rent in Renton Highlands
A top-floor 2-bedroom condo available September 1: updated kitchen, fireplace, office nook, pool and gym, $2,500 a month.
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Your Eastside Week Ahead — July 17–23
Alki Art Fair, Kirkland Uncorked, Sequim Lavender Festival, King County Fair, and more, my picks for the week ahead.
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Your Eastside Week Ahead — July 13–19
Bellevue Art Fair, free Movies in the Park, Kirkland Wine Walk, World Cup watch parties, and more things to do on the Eastside this week.
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