7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

November 8, 2022 Tara Farquhar

The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in the yard and wait for buyers to bang down the door. If you want to net the most money possible for your property in today’s market, you’ll need an effective game plan and a skilled team of professionals to implement it.

Make The Most of Fall In Seattle

October 18, 2022 Tara Farquhar

While we still have these final couple of weeks to enjoy October before the holiday season kicks into high gear (if you’ve been to Costco since, well, August, you know it’s well on its way) here is a one-stop-shop for some weekend activities to make full use of these prime days.

2022 Fall Maintenance Checklist

October 4, 2022 Tara Farquhar

Now that fall is here, I’m spending the next few weeks on home maintenance.

I've put together a helpful maintenance checklist and sharing this helpful resource with you. By taking care of these items now, it will ensure plenty of free time to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest fall.

Dog Days of Summer

August 10, 2022 Tara Farquhar

So, you’re looking for some ideas to really ring that Summer bell before it ends, right? Here are some places I recommend.

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

May 12, 2022 Tara Farquhar

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of them are also feeling desperate to lock in a mortgage—which has only added fuel to the fire

Seller's Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

May 2, 2022 Tara Farquhar

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.

Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

March 16, 2022 Tara Farquhar

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you.

Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.2 Luckily, an investment in real estate can ease some of the financial strain.

Here’s what you need to know about inflation, how it impacts you, and how an investment in real estate can help.

Planting trends in the next ten years by Jenny Mandt, Owner, Garden Coaching Solutions

March 7, 2022 Tara Farquhar

To have something to look forward is important to all of us so let me share with you about some future garden trends that I learned about in a webinar from a well-known plant supplier. Some of these are quite interesting and could really make a difference in the look of your garden in the future. These six gardening trends will focus on plants, shrubs and trees found in our area.