https://sharonpresents.com/blog/ Market updates, neighborhood guides, and expert advice for Mercer Island, Bellevue, and the Greater Eastside real estate. en-us Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:21:46 GMT https://sharonpresents.com/blog/container-gardening/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/container-gardening/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A beginner-friendly guide to container gardening, no experience necessary. Simple pots, easy plants, and the one small routine that makes patio gardening work. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/more-homes-best-reply-action/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/more-homes-best-reply-action/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT July's numbers are in: Washington inventory up nearly 20%, more homes and less pressure to settle. Why action, not inaction, is the best reply for Eastside buyers. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/9360-mercerwood-drive/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/9360-mercerwood-drive/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT I tour a Mercerwood Drive home on Mercer Island built for everyday play, with a playroom, family room, and skylit living spaces. See it for yourself. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/too-much-house-this-rambler-fits-easier-living/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/too-much-house-this-rambler-fits-easier-living/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT An easier-living Mercer Island rambler in Mercerwood: one level, no stairs, a newer roof, windows, kitchen, and baths, and a level fenced yard. See how it fits. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/how-to-downsize-on-the-eastside/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/how-to-downsize-on-the-eastside/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT What nobody tells you about downsizing on the Eastside. I share the real advice from decades of helping homeowners on Mercer Island, Bellevue, and the Greater Eastside transition to their next chapter with less house and more life. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/georges-next-chapter-door-by-door/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/georges-next-chapter-door-by-door/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 on the Eastside. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/sammamish-two-countries-one-home/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/sammamish-two-countries-one-home/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Eduardo and Patti found their Sammamish home from Mexico City and Peru via video calls with me. A story of trust, preparation, and a smooth relocation across two countries. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/kennydale-renton-lake-view-home/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/kennydale-renton-lake-view-home/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A 2022-built, 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home on a corner lot in Lower Kennydale, Renton, with lake views from the primary suite balcony. Priced at $2,495,000. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/somerset-bellevue-smart-upgrades/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/somerset-bellevue-smart-upgrades/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A Somerset home in Bellevue with new hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, new deck, and fresh paint inside and out. I share what smart pre-listing upgrades can mean for your sale. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/when-do-you-get-paid-after-selling/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/when-do-you-get-paid-after-selling/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT I explain the timeline from accepted offer to getting paid. Washington is a dry-closing state: here is what sellers need to know about closing costs and timelines. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/seafair-2026/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/seafair-2026/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Seafair weekend is here. Blue Angels practice Thursday July 30 through Sunday August 2. Best free viewing spot? Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island. My guide. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/aberdeen-renton-rental/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/aberdeen-renton-rental/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Top-floor 2-bedroom condo for rent in Renton Highlands. $2,500/month. Updated kitchen, fireplace, office nook, pool & gym. Available Sept 1, 2026. Contact me. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/eastside-week-ahead-july-17-23/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/eastside-week-ahead-july-17-23/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT My handpicked picks for July 17-23: Alki Art Fair, Kirkland Uncorked, Sequim Lavender Festival, King County Fair, and more around the Eastside. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/office-realogics-sothebys-bellevue/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/office-realogics-sothebys-bellevue/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Come see where I work: a visual tour of the beautiful Realogics Sotheby's International Realty office in downtown Bellevue, from the gallery lounge to the grand piano. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/bellevue-art-fair-2026/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/bellevue-art-fair-2026/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Your complete guide to Eastside events this week (July 13–19, 2026) — Bellevue Art Fair, free Movies in the Park, Kirkland Wine Walk, World Cup watch parties, and more things to do in Bellevue WA and the Greater Eastside. https://sharonpresents.com/blog/start-here/ https://sharonpresents.com/blog/start-here/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A warm welcome from me. Learn about my Mercer Island roots, my work across Mercer Island, Bellevue, and the Greater Eastside, and what you'll find in my Journal.