A worldwide pandemic and an economic recession have had a tremendous effect on the nation. The uncertainty brought about by both has made predicting consumer behavior nearly impossible. For that reason, forecasting home prices has become extremely difficult. I have of course received a lot...
For April 2020, our year over year closed sales inside King County is down 30.1% or in clear terms, we sold 1/3rd less homes this April vs April 2019. Astoundingly however, throughout the whole Northwest Multiple Listing Service area, we are seeing price increases of 6.4%...
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love It or List It,” all in one sitting. When you’re in the middle of...
Today we are rounding up our top five apps for current or future homeowners! Anywhere from house hunting, home design, remodeling, and landscaping we've got you covered with apps that you will find yourself using over and over again. These apps stay on our phones at...
I’m excited about what I’m seeing in the market, not just for home sellers, but for home buyers as well. For years, home buyers have been the underdog in the fight with a low selection of housing inventory to choose from, multiple-offer competition everywhere they turned...
Fun? Fern Pruning! Late winter in Seattle - a time when days grow longer, the sun reassures us that our Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is coming to an end, and it’s also when I begin planning for spring and summer growth in the garden. One often overlooked...
Dating back to 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) has been a day to show appreciation for women. Through the centuries, women have both boldly and humbly affected their communities through their resilience, strength, and leadership. As history has shown, it has not been an easy...
There are three founding things The Howell Group stands for - integrity, authenticity, and community. These are the core of our values, which means that everything we do is in line with these values. "Our mission is that while we grow our business in our community,...
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer as median incomes, rents, and home prices all vary depending on where you live. There is a common misconception among homebuyers that a 20% down payment is required, and it is this...