Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?
Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% compared to last year.
Fortunately, as restrictions have eased, I’ve seen an uptick in market activity. And economists at Realtor.com expect a rebound in July, August, and September, as fears about the pandemic subside, and buyers return to the market with pent-up demand from a lost spring season.
But given safety concerns and the current economic climate, is it prudent to jump back into the real estate market?
Read MoreSAVE YOUR FAVES!!! Local Business Spotlight
Local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, boutiques, artists and musicians- they are the heart of Seattle. Question for you - what small businesses do you love? What if they don’t make it through this period in time? Can you commit to supporting one business a week? If you have been financially impacted by the virus, your support doesn’t have to cost a dime.
I’ve reached out to several of my favorites and asked how we as a community can help to support them.
Read MoreJENNY’S GARDEN TIPS: Five Benefits of Gardening and How to Add Year-Round Color Too!
Jenny Uglow, British biographer, historian, critic and publisher has a quote that is so appropriate for our times right now - “We may think that we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is nurturing us.” We are spending a lot of time at home right now and when we give our gardens some attention, they can add to our well-being in this time of great stress and fear.
Read MoreMAY 2020 Market Update
Although our lives have significantly changed in the past two months, the real estate market is remaining busy - in many ways a traditional Spring market.
Read More20 Ways to Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget
These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month.
Here are 20 things you can start doing today to lower your bills, secure better deals, and begin working toward your financial goals.
Read MoreSettled in West Seattle
"Tara was always available to answer several questions and several very panicked emails and phone calls! Besides her professionalism and knowledge her bubbly personality and very realistic approach helped us not only find our house but a great friend. Once we moved into our house we felt very comfortable with contacting Tara with any home owner questions and even now 6 months on we know we can always count on her!"
- Safaa + Sami
Read MoreDr. Liz’s Top 5 Tips to Keep Your Immune System Healthy
West Seattle’s Dr. Liz Carter graduated from Bastyr University with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a master’s of science in acupuncture.
During her time at Bastyr, she discovered a deep appreciation for the body’s own inner wisdom and ability to heal itself.
This core concept has guided the development of her natural health practice, New Leaf Natural Medicine, and her teaching and writing style.
She is very active on her social media accounts (seriously, follow her on Instagram - she shares so many helpful nuggets!), and I asked her to share some simple ways to stay healthy, strong, and less stressed with you.
As she says, how you take care of your body greatly impacts your immune system.
Read More#StayHome: How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home and your lifestyle to make the best of this difficult situation.
Read MoreJUST SOLD | Move-In Ready Lynnwood Home
