by Erin Abel | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve opened your mail recently, you might have felt a sharp jolt of “sticker shock.” New property tax assessments for 2026 are hitting mailboxes across the Puget Sound, and the numbers are causing a stir from Ballard to Bellevue. While we’ve...
by Erin Abel | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
Deciding whether to keep renting or finally dive into homeownership is one of the most significant financial questions you’ll ever ask. If you’re living on the Seattle Eastside—in communities like Bellevue, Kirkland, or Redmond—that decision carries even more weight....
by Erin Abel | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve been watching the news, the Seattle real estate market can feel like a mountain you’ll never be able to climb. With median prices in Bellevue and Kirkland often topping $1M, it’s easy to get discouraged. But as a specialist in high-stakes transitions,...
by Erin Abel | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog
Big changes are coming to how businesses report ownership information. If you own a small business or are active in real estate, this is especially important for you! Starting March 1st, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is implementing new...
by Erin Abel | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog
As we closed out Q4 2025, the real estate market began showing signs of renewed activity. Inventory improved, buyer confidence ticked up, and interest rates eased slightly. Yet despite these positive shifts, affordability remains the single biggest obstacle for...
by Erin Abel | Dec 30, 2025 | Blog
How Washington Families Are Getting Paid to Care for Loved Ones, and Rethinking Housing Along the Way As home prices rise and families rethink how they care for aging loved ones, many Seattle and Eastside households are asking the same question: Is there a better...
