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Seller Secrets: Should You List Now or Wait Until Spring?

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’ve probably heard the classic advice: “Wait until spring.” And while spring is traditionally the busiest real estate season, the truth is more nuanced — especially in the Seattle area. Depending on your home, your timeline, and what the market is doing in your neighborhood, listing in late fall or winter can actually give you a major advantage.

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Edmonds Real Estate Market Update: November 2025 Trends You Need to Know

If you are keeping an eye on the Edmonds real estate market, the latest numbers for November 2025 offer valuable insight into where the market is heading and what it means for future buyers and sellers. Edmonds continues to be one of the most desirable areas in Snohomish County, and understanding the data helps you make confident, well-informed decisions.

Below is a breakdown of the most important Edmonds housing market trends, using data from the November 2025 Edmonds Single Family Market Report.

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Holiday-Ready Home Checklist: 15 Things to Do Before Guests Arrive

The holidays are coming fast, and whether you’re hosting one family dinner or a whole house full of guests, a few simple steps can make your home feel warm, welcoming, and stress free. Here’s our go-to checklist to help you prep your home without the overwhelm.

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November Home To Do’s

Before you carve the turkey, carve out time for your house.

Here’s your monthly checklist to help you feel productive before the holiday fun!

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Neighborhood Guide: Fremont — The Center of the Universe

There’s a reason Fremont proudly calls itself “The Center of the Universe.”

Just north of Lake Union and minutes from downtown Seattle, Fremont is where creativity meets community — a place where art, food, and character fill every block. It’s quirky in the best way possible: home to bold public sculptures, waterfront trails, indie shops, and a tight-knit local vibe that makes it one of Seattle’s most beloved neighborhoods.

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3 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Home

At some point, every homeowner asks the same question: “Is it time to move up?”

Your home should reflect the season of life you’re in — not the one you’ve already outgrown. Maybe your family’s growing, your work situation has changed, or you simply feel ready for a fresh space that better fits who you’ve become. Whatever your reason, these are three signs it might be time to start exploring your next home.

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Why Listing Your Home in October Still Gets You Moved Before the New Year

Every fall, we hear the same question from homeowners across Seattle and Edmonds:

“It’s already October—should I just wait until spring to sell?”

The assumption makes sense. Many sellers believe the home-selling process takes months or that fall and winter are “slow seasons” for real estate. But here’s the truth: if you list your home in October, you can absolutely be moved into your next home by December.

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October Home To Do’s

Propaganda I’m not falling for: putting off home maintenance as if my home isn’t my most valuable asset. Read more for a home maintenance checklist for this month!

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Sourdough Pumpkin Streusel Loaf: A Taste of Fall at Home

There’s something about the first cool mornings of September in Edmonds that makes us crave cozy flavors and time together at home. For us, fall officially begins when the oven is on, the house smells like cinnamon, and we have something warm baking for family and friends.

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What Your Home Could Be Worth This Fall

Fall in Edmonds and the Seattle area is more than crisp mornings and cozy evenings — it’s also one of the best times to take a fresh look at the real estate market. As the seasons shift, so does buyer demand, and many homeowners are asking the same question: What is my home really worth right now?

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Kelly’s September Picks - It’s Officially Fall!

As the crisp air of September settles in, it's the perfect time to refresh your space and wardrobe. I've curated our top picks for design, fashion, and home goods that will inspire your fall transformation.

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September Home To Do’s

Think of this as the in-between season checklist of the smart moves you can make now while the weather’s still on your side.

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy in the Seattle Area? (August 2025 Update)

If you’ve been watching the Seattle housing market and wondering whether now is the right time to buy—you’re not alone. With interest rates fluctuating, more homes hitting the market, and buyer fatigue still lingering from the past few years, we’re getting this question a lot lately. So, let’s break it down:
What’s really happening in Seattle real estate this August—and is it a smart time to make your move?

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