Reading a Seattle CMA Like a Pro: A Seven-Point Audit
An agent hands you a CMA and a suggested price. Before you nod, run this seven-point audit: comps, adjustments, status mix, and the agenda behind the number.
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Real Estate Team vs. Solo Agent: Fees, Service, and Who You Get
Teams and solo agents often quote similar fees for different products. Here's who actually does the work in each model — and how to tell before signing.
A Gardener's Guide to Buying Seattle Lots and Light
How to evaluate a Seattle property for gardening before you buy — sun exposure, slope, soil, trees, and water access, with a tour-day protocol.
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Washington?
Plan on roughly 7–10% of the sale price all-in. Here's where that money goes — commission, excise tax, escrow, title — and which lines you can shrink.
Moving to Seattle from Abroad: How US Home Buying Actually Works
US and Washington home-buying conventions explained for international relocators — escrow, credit history, financing options, agents, and earnest money.
New Listings vs. Inventory: The Difference That Changes Everything
One is a flow, one is a level — and conflating them produces opposite conclusions from the same data. The bathtub model of Seattle housing supply.
Real Estate Agent Taxes: 1099 Basics for Your First Year
No employer withholds anything for you now. The shape of agent taxes — quarterly estimates, deduction categories, and why a CPA pays for itself.
Red Flags When Touring a Seattle Home: A Field Guide
A spotter's field guide to Seattle house problems — what to look for from the street, in the basement, in the attic, and in the paperwork before you offer.
What Does "Contingent: No Bump" Mean on NWMLS Listings?
It means the home is under contract with a contingency — and the seller has NO right to bump the buyer for a better offer. Why it's nearly as locked as pending.
Woodinville vs Bothell: Where Should You Buy?
Woodinville and Bothell share the Northshore school district, so the choice is pure lifestyle and price: wine-country acreage vs walkable-downtown value.
Can You Buy and Sell With Different Agents?
Yes — selling with one agent and buying with another is completely allowed. When splitting makes sense, when bundling wins, and the contract traps to avoid.
Fauntleroy Seattle Neighborhood Guide 2026
Fauntleroy is West Seattle's quiet southwest corner — Lincoln Park, the ferry dock, and wooded view streets. A buyer's guide to its trade-offs.
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