First Time Homebuyers' Marvelous Move to Maple Valley

September 3, 2018 Tara Farquhar

"We were referred to Tara by a mutual friend and met with her a few years before we seriously decided to buy. When we finally decided we were ready, she was almost immediately responsive and remained that way through the entire process. We had taken the first time homebuyer class the year before, but still had a million questions that Tara was always able to answer quickly. She was able to work with our weird availability schedule and was still able to show us every house we wanted to see. We got lucky and fell in love with the sixth house and within 48 hours, she'd helped us make a successful offer under asking price. I'd happily recommend her to anyone who was looking to purchase."

- The Werner Family

Home Care Myth of the Month

September 3, 2018 Tara Farquhar

WhatsApp Image 2018-08-29 at 3.18.38 PM.jpeg — MYTH: YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR’S TEST BUTTON IS FOOLPROOF.

TRUTH: The test button tells you the sound is working, not if the sensor that detects smoke is working. Use real smoke to check it by extinguishing a match near the detector. If the alarm goes off, it’s working.

MYTH: YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR’S TEST BUTTON IS FOOLPROOF.

7 Garage Storage Mistakes

September 3, 2018 Tara Farquhar

If you use your garage as a storage space,you’re not alone. Unfortunately, because the space isn’t climate-controlled, it's best to keep these items elsewhere, according to Realtor.com:

Home Sweet Home in Issaquah

August 20, 2018 Tara Farquhar

"Tara is an outstanding Real Estate professional who is responsive, diligent, and her plethora of experience was incredibly helpful when buying our new condo. We've worked with three agents and Tara is by far the most resourceful, communicative and supportive! She even showed up to our signing appointment to answer questions and take a commemorative photo, I mean, that is ABOVE AND BEYOND! Tara is the best agent you could ever hope for, and she will exceed your expectations. Really, we just want to buy another property so we can work with her again! She really is THAT amazing."

- Kayti & Mike

Protect Your Home!

August 3, 2018 Tara Farquhar

PROTECT YOUR HOME! SUMMER IS A POPULAR TIME TO TRAVEL. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY:

JENNY’S GARDEN TIPS: Bees, Hummingbirds, and Butterflies - Oh My!

July 30, 2018 Tara Farquhar

Pollinators move pollen from one part of the plant to another which fertilizes the plant. Only fertilized plants can bear seeds and fruit. You also need seeds and nuts for future new plants. Not all is lost - there are things you can do to increase the variety and number of pollinators that are coming to your garden.

Local Business Spotlight:: Lika Love

July 26, 2018 Tara Farquhar

We’ve all felt it: you walk into a chic shop and feel out of place, overwhelmed, and start backing out before you even reach the shoe display. Now shake off that feeling and follow me into a welcoming, beautifully merchandised boutique right in the heart of West Seattle. If you’ve been to Lika Love, you know exactly what I’m talking about - owner Malika Siddiq has built a local empire based on empowering women to feel beautiful, and it shows.

Family Home in Des Moines

July 23, 2018 Tara Farquhar

"Tara made this whole crazy process seem incredibly smooth. She was always available for questions and we really appreciated the way she explained things and knew to ask questions that would never have even crossed my mind. She is clearly an expert and also just a super chill lady who was great to spend time with. I'd never want to do this with anyone else."

- Jessie + Roxanne

Adam & Sarah Meet Their Match

July 23, 2018 Tara Farquhar

"Tara was invaluable in the whole process. This was my first home purchase so I came into it all not knowing much of anything and Tara was willing and able to explain all the details of each phase and what to expect. She was patient as I asked lots of questions and stuck with me until I was finally able to buy a house (the market at the time when I bought was hard for buyers so it took a long time). She definitely played a significant role in ensuring that everything came together in the end. I recommend her to anyone looking to buy/sell a house in her area."

- Adam & Sarah

In The Market | Real Estate Trends & News

June 15, 2018 Tara Farquhar

Northwest Multiple Listing figures for March show a surge in pending sales compared to February as the spring market heats up. Compared to a month ago, pending sales climbed more than 29% (from 7,980 in February to 10,311 in March).