2019 was strongest sales year…and… experts weigh in on 2020 market


Seattle area among those in the country where the housing market has recover the most
Homebuyer interest highest level in 11 years and mortgage applications rise
U.S. new home construction fell .4 percent in December but 2019 was strongest sales year since 2006
U.S. home prices on the rise as buyers compete for low supply
Experts weigh in on Seattle’s 2020 housing market
And Still a seller’s market


 The best portable generator
Results of the 2020 Houzz kitchen trends study
Home Trends you’ll see everywhere in 2020
5 ways to brighten your home during winter


Should you rent or own when you retire?
Mortgage rates near 3 year low
Mortgage rates at second lowest in three years
More buyers taking advantage of new higher mortgage loan limits


Housing market continues to adjust but remains strong
Volunteer Park Café up for sale
Seattle traffic lessons for new residents
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area No. 15 on list of most physically active cities in America
Seattle No. 4 Metro for Millennials wanting to relocate
City Hall Snoqualmie Arts Commission is seeking artwork for City Hall exhibit
Seattle #4 on list of Best Metro Place for Millennials


Rocking Rollers

The tallest roller coaster in the world is the Kingda Ka at 456 feet in Jackson, New Jersey. It’s held the record since 5/05. The fastest coaster; the Formula Rossa which peaks at 149 mph in Abu Dhabi. The longest coaster is the Steel Dragon 2000, at 8,133 feet in Nagoya, Japan, and The Smiler near Stoke-on-Trent, England has the most inversions with (OMG don’t eat lunch) 14!



“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”

Helen Keller

Enjoy the news and let me thank you for your continued business. I would be grateful for the opportunity to work with your family and friends who want a home. I’ll provide the same care and attention as I did for you and as always when your refer you’ll get an extra something in your mail.