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Should I Wait for Lower Interest Rates?

Have you heard of ChatGPT? Just for fun, we ran the question, “Should You Wait for Lower Interest Rates,” by the Artificial Intelligence program, and were shocked at how accurate it was! Here is what it said…

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The BRRRR Method

Checking in with the team yesterday, we had a fun conversation with one of our agents, Aman Narayan, who says this weather always reminds him of the BRRRR method. Have you heard of it?

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Thinking of Buying A New Construction Home?

Are you thinking of buying a new construction home? There are a few things to consider: the advantages, the disadvantages, vetting the builder, and deciding on representation.

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Congratulations to Our Buyers!

This savvy couple was looking for a home that would be a great rental once they were ready to expand. After much searching we found the most darling place that fit their future vision.

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To Stage or Not to Stage

Staging your home can feel like an added stress to your already-full plate when trying to get your home ready for the market. However, if you're looking at homes on the market in recent years, you've probably noticed staging a home is no longer a nice idea - it's one of the most important things that you can do when selling your home.

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What is a Mortgage Rate Buy-Down?

Interest rates are always a hot topic for anyone looking to buy a house - many use it as a gauge as to whether or not it's a good time to be in the market. However, there is a way to buy the interest rate down.

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2023 Kitchen Renovation Trends

If you’re looking for inspiration to start a kitchen renovation next spring, here’s a few great trends to consider.

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Buyers, Shift Your Strategy

The biggest roadblock that we’re running into now is far different than what we were seeing just last year. So, how are we shifting?

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November Market Update

Everyone wants to know, “What’s happening in the housing market?” And, “Am I stuck waiting until the spring?” Well, not necessarily! Here’s what Stephen of the Macdonald Group has to say.

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Get Your Home Ready for Winter with These Tips

Now that the cold weather of winter has officially arrived, it’s time to start preparing your home for the coming months of sub-freezing temperatures and snowstorms. Take these important steps to protect your home from winter’s worst, so that you can get back to enjoying the season instead of worrying about it ruining your home and belongings!

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The Emerald City's Best Kept Secrets: 6 Hidden Gems in Seattle

We’re sure you’re familiar with Seattle’s popular sights and iconic tourist destinations, such as Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the infamous gum wall at Post Alley. But if you think you know all there is to know about the city of Seattle and its surrounding areas, then you might be surprised by these six hidden gems found within the area. And hey, that’s not even including all the hidden-gem restaurants!

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A Story of Sears Homes: How a Kit House Became A Symbol of the American Dream

If you ask most people today what they picture when they think of the American Dream, they'll tell you it's buying their first home. This was an unattainable dream for many Americans in the early 20th century, but mass production made it possible by the end of World War II and into the 1950s and 1960s, when more than 60% of American families owned their own homes. One of the main reasons so many people were able to achieve this dream was Sears Homes, which helped define and shape American residential architecture during those decades with its kit homes.

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