2018 was a year of change and growth. The market shifted from an extreme seller’s market, but still had strong gains. Year-over-year, median price is up 8% and since 2012 has increased 87%! Over the last 19 years, the average year-over-year price increase has been 6%. This puts into perspective the growth we have experienced, resulting in well-established equity levels. In 2018, inventory averaged 2 months, double […]

2018 was a year of change and growth. The market shifted from an extreme seller’s market, but still had strong gains. Year-over-year, median price is up 9% and since 2012 has increased 89%! Over the last 19 years, the average year-over-year price increase has been 6%. This puts into perspective the growth we have experienced, resulting in well-established equity levels. In 2018, inventory averaged 1.7 months, 30% more […]

Price Appreciation Case Studies in South Snohomish & North King Counties18407 62nd Pl W, Lynnwood  •  3 bedroom  •  1,305 sq ft Sold in September 2014 $315,000 Sold in July 2017 $450,000 $135,000 INCREASE IN HOME VALUE: 42.85% 17836 1st Ave NE, Shoreline  •  4 bedroom  •  2,917 sq ft Sold in November 2014 $560,000 […]

I am commonly asked which improvements sellers should make to get the greatest return on their home sale.  Every year The Remodeling 2018 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com) compiles all the information and analyzes the estimated percentage return on home improvements in each region.  Getting a home prepared for market requires a keen eye and […]