The pre-listing checklist we give every seller
The same short list we hand to every Renwick seller, from paperwork to paint, so the first showing is the strongest one.
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Notes on the Seattle market
Plain reads on selling, buying and living around Puget Sound, written by our brokers
What Seattle homes actually sold for this summer
A calm read of June through August closings across Seattle and the Eastside: where prices held, where they slipped, and what that means if you list this fall.
How the 2026 rate cuts change your monthly payment
Rates have come down this year. Here is what a lower rate does to a typical Seattle payment, and what it does not do to prices.
Bainbridge, Vashon or Whidbey: a plain comparison
Three islands, three different commutes and price points. A plain comparison for buyers thinking about a move across the water.
Five upgrades that pay back before closing
Not every project earns its cost back at sale. These five usually do in Seattle, and none of them needs a permit or a contractor for months.
Buying your first place on the Sound
A first purchase around Seattle has a few local wrinkles: sewer scopes, escalation clauses and short contingencies. Here is how to handle them.
Reading an inspection report without panicking
Every Seattle inspection report runs long. Here is how to sort what matters from what is routine, and what to ask the seller for.
