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Broadview Elegance: Stunning Single-Level Rambler Now Available

October 29, 2025

If you’ve been searching for the perfect one-story home in Broadview, 12241 12th Ave NW is now officially on the market! Listed at $1,595,000, this exceptional rambler combines timeless design with thoughtful updates, offering 4 bedrooms, 2.25 baths, and 2,350 sq. ft. of versatile living space. From the moment you arrive, the gracious courtyard entry … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | October 20, 2025

October 20, 2025

By sandrabrenner

Last week, NW Seattle saw a significant drop in homes going under contract, with numbers falling more than 35% compared to the previous week. However, when looking at the two-week average, sales were only down by 5.4%. In contrast, SW Snohomish experienced a smaller decline in weekly sales—just 6% lower than the previous week—but its … Continued

King & Snohomish Counties:Cooling, Calibrating, or Just Rebalancing?

October 16, 2025

By brennerhill

The heat of the Puget Sound real estate sprint is finally taperin, with the third quarter bringing a noticeable shift toward equilibrium. According to Windermere’s latest recap, the housing market is cooling in concert with economic softening. For buyers and sellers in King and Snohomish counties, that means the playing field is subtly changing. 👉 … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | October 6, 2025

October 6, 2025

By brennerhill

We’re not even a week into the partial government shutdown, so it’s still too early to gauge its effect on our local real estate market. So far, buyer activity appears steady. While the number of homes going under contract in both NW Seattle and SW Snohomish County has dipped, the slowdown feels typical for this … Continued

Maria Killam Reveals the Top 5 Interior Design Trends That Are OUT for 2026

October 1, 2025

By stevehill

My favorite Interior designer, Maria Killam, shares her insights on the Top 5 Interior Design Trends That Are OUT for 2026, helping homeowners, buyers, and sellers avoid outdated styles and keep their spaces modern, functional, and visually appealing. From fading color palettes to design elements that no longer resonate, Maria’s advice is a must-watch for … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | September 22, 2025

September 22, 2025

By brennerhill

As expected, new listings jumped last week as many homeowners returned from the holiday. However, buyers have been slower to re-engage—pending sales in Northwest Seattle dropped nearly 19% over the past two weeks, while Southwest Snohomish County slipped less than 10% during the same period. One bright spot for sellers: the average sold price per … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | September 8, 2025

September 8, 2025

By brennerhill

As expected, new listings jumped last week as many homeowners returned from the holiday. However, buyers have been slower to re-engage—pending sales in Northwest Seattle dropped nearly 19% over the past two weeks, while Southwest Snohomish County slipped less than 10% during the same period. One bright spot for sellers: the average sold price per … Continued

NW Seattle & SW Snohomish Real Estate Market Update | August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025

By brennerhill

In the last two weeks nearly 18% fewer homes went under contract in NW Seattle than in the previous two-week period. While homes in SW Snohomish County enjoyed almost 12% increase during the same period. Sold prices in both markets also came down in the past two weeks. We’ve talked about this before – we … Continued

NW Seattle & SW Snohomish Real Estate Market Update | August 11, 2025

August 12, 2025

By brennerhill

We are pleasantly surprised to see that in NW Seattle homes going under contract for the past two weeks were up by nearly 14%. This is primarily due to the previous week’s activity. This week’s under contract figure was down by over 21% from the previous week. SW Snohomish was similar with the previous week … Continued

NW Seattle & SW Snohomish Real Estate Market Update | July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

By brennerhill

Inventory levels continue to stay high, with new listings up in both NW Seattle and SW Snohomish County. The market slowed this past week versus the previous week, with fewer new listings and fewer homes going under contract. However, when you compare the last two weeks to the previous two weeks, new listing and homes … Continued