Most sellers ask me the same question first: what do I need to fix before we list? The honest answer is less than you think, but the few things that matter, matter a lot. This guide walks through how to prepare your Seattle area home for sale in 2026, what earns its money back, what […]

Most buyers know Leschi and Madrona by their views before they know them by name. The two neighborhoods spill down the western shoulder of Lake Washington, and on a clear day the water and the Cascades do a lot of the selling. Leschi Seattle real estate sits right on the lake, wrapped around a marina […]

If you are searching for the best neighborhoods in Southeast Seattle, here is the honest answer: it depends on what you refuse to give up. The six neighborhoods below share the same backbone (the 1 Line light rail, Lake Washington, and some of the best food in the city), but they differ sharply in price, […]

Ask ten Seattle buyers about Hillman City and eight will say “you mean Columbia City?” That mix-up is exactly why this pocket of Southeast Seattle is worth your attention. Hillman City Seattle sits a half mile south of Columbia City’s restaurant row, shares the same parks, schools zone, and light rail corridor, and typically costs […]