Yes, prices are up and mortgage rates are rising, but history suggests that waiting probably won't be the right choice.

While no one knows exactly where rates are headed, experts do think they’ll continue to rise in the months ahead. In the meantime, if you’re looking to buy a home, know that rising rates do have an impact. As rates rise, it’ll cost you more when you purchase a house. If you’re ready to buy, it may make sense to do so sooner rather than later.

With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is, working with a real estate professional is more essential than ever. They have the skills, experience, and expertise it takes to navigate the highly detailed and involved process of selling a home. That may be why the percentage of people who list their houses on their own, known as a FSBO or For Sale By Owner, has reached its lowest point since 1985

It’s been a long two years since the beginning of the pandemic, and after years of remote work, online shopping and at-home entertainment, people are ready to get out again. For downtown Bellevue in particular, the return to the office heralds a fresh start for local retailers, restaurants and arts spaces; now, they just need to figure out where to put everyone.

Funding your home purchase or sale can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Your tax refund can help you reach your goals.

Urban farming can be a fun way to produce your own nutritious and sustainable food supply for your household while learning about self-sufficiency and gardening.

Spring is in the air and homeowners everywhere are preparing for a season of tending to their yards. Whether you’re looking to tackle a complete makeover, boost your home’s curb appeal, or simply make a few DIY upgrades, these ideas will help you make the most of your home’s landscaping.

Kirkland and Redmond announced this week Stay Eastside, a new partnership aimed at supporting hotels and giving small businesses a boost.

When you own a home, there’s a natural desire to invest in landscaping projects that help beautify your yard.

When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. The following projects are simple and inexpensive ways to enhance both your home’s first impression and its value.

As we wind down the first quarter, year-to-date King County condominium sales have significantly outpaced last year’s market. While overall…

If you’re in the market for a home, take note: Some experts MarketWatch Picks spoke to say this year may mean less competition.

Contingencies help to spell out the specifics of a real estate transaction by dictating what must happen so the contract becomes legally binding. If certain conditions aren’t met, the applicable contingency gives the buyer and the seller the right to back out of the contract per their agreed-upon terms. When selling your home, a buyer may make their offer with contingencies attached. Here are some common contingencies you might see in a buyer’s offer and what they mean for you.

It’s been a long two years since the seats were filled in many of our region’s largest offices. Local employers like Microsoft and Amazon…

As communities around the country band together to support one another during the pandemic, Windermere has also stepped up to give back to our local community. Partnering with Bloodworks Northwest, Windermere is encouraging community members to give blood and potentially help save lives.

It’s no secret that the Eastside housing market is both incredibly competitive and price prohibitive in many neighborhoods. With major tech employers…

Even with the advent of remote work, Seattle and Bellevue may soon find themselves short of highly coveted office space…

When interest rates rise, mostly in periods of economic expansion, various asset classes react uniquely. Rising rates erode the principal of bonds, affect the value of stocks and other financial assets and influence interest payments on debt.

Mistakes in the selling process can throw your plans off course, causing costly delays. But by knowing what mistakes to avoid ahead of time, you can save yourself the headache and the expense. Steer clear of these common mistakes as you work alongside your agent towards a successful sale.

Outdoorsy Seattleites have reason to celebrate: local retailer Evo is in the process of building a full campus in the Fremont/Wallingford area, complete with new office space, a bouldering gym, an indoor skatepark and more.