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Kim McLaughlin
Oct 30, 20244 min read
Time to reboot?
I haven’t made a post or sent my newsletter in months. I simply haven’t had the itch to do so after my mom passed. My last post covered a se
Kim McLaughlin
Jul 25, 20244 min read
One fallen tree, two funerals, and a hundred connections
This is from the heart, a true and meaningful story about life, death, and the pursuit of kindness. We purchased our home in 2005, at a...
Kim McLaughlin
Apr 6, 20243 min read
March: In like a lion, out like a LION!!!
The month of March is known to come "In like a lion, out like a lion" — but in real estate, we've had to revise the famous phrase.
Kim McLaughlin
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Did February bring you LOVE?
Was the past month one of love, joy and accomplishment? Did you gain insights into making your time less chaotic and more serene and...
Kim McLaughlin
Jan 23, 20242 min read
What a year!
What a year! Happy New Year to all of you and thank you for the amazing loyalty and trust you have shown to Jack and me. This has been an...
Kim McLaughlin
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Do fences make good neighbors?
a reset as to what our boundaries say about us: Are we keeping people out, defining what’s ours, or exploring a way to define without elimin
Kim McLaughlin
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Are you doubt tolerant?
There’s been a shift in our behavior, and I feel like it’s going to stick. Our world where most things were readily and routinely handled...
Kim McLaughlin
Mar 11, 20233 min read
Enjoy your expectations
As most of you reading this blog are aware, I work in real estate. I help manage many aspects of clients’ lives while they transition to...
Kim McLaughlin
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Do the WRITE thing, and the rest will follow
I've noticed after the past two years, both heightened selfishness and selflessness coming out of the pandemic.
Kim McLaughlin
Sep 27, 20223 min read
A dog is not a home
I like to entertain you with my titles … this one speaks to the affection for all pets, memories, and the combination of living and...
Kim McLaughlin
Aug 3, 20223 min read
Not so FAST!
I think it may be time to tap the brakes. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of self-reflection, gut check, or contemplation. For many of...
Kim McLaughlin
Jan 28, 20223 min read
There’s freedom in having NO control!
You might say we like control, and whether that shoe fits you or not, it’s worth consideration. I’ve been working in Real Estate for over...
Kim McLaughlin
Dec 20, 20213 min read
The Influencer: A person or thing that influences others.
“A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.”...
Kim McLaughlin
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Let’s Make a DEAL?
The 3 Ps are Pocketbook, Patience, and Perseverance SOLD! Happy Buyers! 10857 NE Bill Point Hill, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 It’s...
Kim McLaughlin
Aug 27, 20213 min read
Catch and release!
Happy end-of-the month and welcome to the gentle closing down on our long, warm summer days! My August was personally jammed full of work...
Kim McLaughlin
Jun 28, 20213 min read
Are you a House Whisperer?
Do you love to look at homes? Does it matter what the home looks like? Is it interesting to think of the possibilities? Do you “flip”...
Kim McLaughlin
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Lucky duck or sitting duck?
Have you just purchased a home for over asking price, waived your inspection contingency, paid cash, and agreed to a two-week closing...
Kim McLaughlin
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Love the home you’re with…
Love the home you’re with is not such a bad idea when you think about it. It’s a state of mind, a coming to terms with a certain calmness.
Kim McLaughlin
Jan 15, 20213 min read
Take a walk on the wild side!
My children grew up having one of their favorite books read to them: “Where the Wild Things Are.” Maurice Sendak had a way of wrapping...
Kim McLaughlin
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Wrapping up this year!
In a highly shifting market, I’ve been truly fortunate having the opportunity to sell my clients homes this year. It’s been a scramble in...
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