Buyer Info

When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes. As you figure out who you’ll partner with, it’s important to know what to expect and what to look for. […]

The Norhtwest MLS (NWMLS)  is OWNED by its member brokers, not the Realtor Association as many national MLS’s are. The NWMLS has been proactively pursuing transparency regarding Broker compensation years before the NAR Settlment ever came to fuition. The NWMLS has chosen to opt out of the NAR Settlement to further enhance transparency around compensation, […]

The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a major event might impact your plans. Historically, Presidential […]

When updating your home, be sure you are taking all the home improvement deductions for which you may qualify. Nearly a quarter of homeowners(link is external) say they’re planning major renovations this year, and some of those projects may be eligible for a tax deduction. This could help alleviate some of the high costs of homeownership. Here’s […]