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

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.

Was the past month one of love, joy and accomplishment? Did you gain insights into making your time less chaotic and more serene and...

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...

Real estate is a business strongly tied to emotions that are difficult to align with home sales as a transaction with many factors weighing

Have you met someone where they are? Have you reached out? Have you circled back? What does all this mean? Is it a way of touching base...

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...

I've noticed after the past two years, both heightened selfishness and selflessness coming out of the pandemic.

Use your vulnerability as a gift. To say we didn’t see this coming is like saying we believe all good things never come to an end. We...

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...

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...

The 3 Ps are Pocketbook, Patience, and Perseverance SOLD! Happy Buyers! 10857 NE Bill Point Hill, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 It’s...

Are you a YAY Sayer or a NAY Sayer? When looking for the "right home" do you find what will work for you, or do you look for what's...

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...

This post is HIGHLY personal and has been a looooong time coming. I have three children and four stepchildren and have been married to my...

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”...

Happy Easter! This month I asked one of my clients, Mariel, to write a post for this blog describing what it’s like to look for a home....

Have you just purchased a home for over asking price, waived your inspection contingency, paid cash, and agreed to a two-week closing...

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.

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...