Welcome to our Lifestyle & Real Estate blog.
Happy Autumn Friends! With fall officially here we thought we’d share some simple ideas that can refresh your home as you welcome and enjoy all the comforts of the new season. A decor evolution from season to season can be good for your home, as well as beneficial for your well-being, too.
Read MoreA little over seven years ago, we were faced with a pivotal life decision … keep living the dream in sunny California or accept an opportunity in Seattle and move into the great unknown.
Read MoreHave you received your Official Property Value Notice in the mail yet? Our homes have enjoyed significant appreciation over the last few years, which is great in so many ways! It also means much higher property taxes are on the way.
Read MoreHave you been wanting to do some decluttering? Maybe you just want to find a new home for some of your beloved things, or maybe you're preparing for a move and need to part with more items than you know what to do with. Either way, we have some great resources that can help make this overwhelming process feel easier!
Read MoreThe Real Estate “Shimmy” - win as both a Seller and a Buyer in this Market!
Read MoreA good time to be seller and a buyer? How can that be?
Read MoreAsk someone what’s the American Dream, and almost every response includes homeownership. For all of us homeowners, we have certainly seen our dreams come true through wealth generation and invaluable lifestyle and community benefits.
Read MoreInterest Rates are up. The average home’s Days On Market (DOM) has doubled. The median sold price is down 8% between April &May. Are these signs of a housing apocalypse? We think not!
Read MoreMany years ago, Matt’s grandmothers and his great aunt transitioned to nursing homes in their later years. These homes were effective at managing medication, safety, basic nutrition, and relative comfort, however, all three loved ones regressed after their transition to a nursing home. Matt often thought there had to be a better way.
Read MoreWhile it remains a seller's market, we are experiencing signs in favor of buyers. Some key indicators include…
Read MoreSummertime is a great time to change up the style and feel of your home. Bring in some easy, breezy vibes with these summer design trends hot for 2022!
Read MoreSummer is near, so now is the perfect time to get your home prepared for entertainment and maximum enjoyment. Do it now, and you’ll be able to soak up the warmth and sunshine instead of spending those precious summer days cleaning your refrigerator coils or having to deal with emergency repairs!
Read MoreHere's our perspective on current market conditions and what's likely to happen next…
Read MoreHi, Neighbors, aren’t we all challenged with Brain Overload these days? It seems like our brains are like computer hard drives, they only have so much capacity! And why use that limited capacity to store information that technology can easily store for us?
Read MoreDid you know the median sold price on the Eastside is now almost $1.7M?!
We're up 33% over last year with nearly 90% of homes selling over their list price.
Read MoreGetting tired of the same old routine? Looking to add a little spice to your life? Well, you could try listening to the song “Spice Up Your Life” by the Spice Girls! (LOL) Ok, seriously, a home refresh is just what the Doctor and Team Skally ordered!
Read MoreHOTTEST SELLER’S MARKET EVER!
An incredible 71% of Eastside Homes in January sold above their list price! The median sold price is up 32% over last year!
You bought low and NOW is the time to SELL HIGH!
THE SELLER’S DILEMMA IS REAL!
Concern #1: “if we sell, where are we going to live”
Concern #2: “if we sell, what will we be able to afford”
NEVER FEAR, TEAM SKALLY IS HERE!
Read MoreHave you heard about the Team Skally “EASY BUTTON”? In this market, anyone can sell your home…but we will make it EASY for you to get TOP DOLLAR!
Read MoreWe often get asked what are the best colors to paint your home. Painting is such an easy and inexpensive way to make a home look refreshed and modern. Not only can it increase your home’s value it also can generate joy in having a fresh palette to work with.
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