Vlog

I am excited to announce that I am partnering with World Relief this year by donating a portion of my commission from each closing to their cause.

World Relief helps resettle refugees around the world who are fleeing from their home countries by helping them navigate housing, community resources, education, and much more. They accept applicants through a government-sponsored US Refugee Admissions program that have been fully vetted. ​

Being an avid traveler myself, I know first hand how challenging it can be to navigate a communities customs and basic needs when even the language is unfamiliar.

In this video, Steven asks the question, “are we a welcoming community?” I want to do my part to say yes. By partnering with me for your real estate needs, we can be an expression of love and hospitality to families around the world.

If you want to learn more about their work, please see their website: https://worldrelief.org/western-wa/about-us/

If you want to learn more about their work, please following this link: https://worldrelief.org/western-wa/about-us/

Are you curious what is going to happen to the housing market in 2024? Me too! In this video we look at past and present indicators of what is to come.

PAST
Negative forecasts about the economy turned out to be okay and Feds say they are likely finished raising rates.
The majority of Americans have low interest rates & produced a lock in affect on the market.

PRESENT
We have found our new normal - Not likely to have huge volatility in the market
3 certainties - taxes, death, moving - People will continue to move no matter the market.

FUTURE
If interest rates fluctuate between 5-7%, it will have a significant effect the market.
Baby Boomers Vs Millennials owning homes.
STABILITY in the market is my prediction!

CORRECTION: During filming I said that only 25%-30% of Millennials have purchased homes. The correct stat is that 35%-49% of Millennials have purchased homes. Same price forces apply with Baby Boomers, but at a slightly less intense rate.

FORBES ARTICLE WITH MORE INFO - https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/real-estate/how-millennial-homeownership-reshaping-market/#:~:text=2022%20marked%20the%20first%20time,and%20entered%20the%20housing%20market.

Have you received your 2024 Tax Assessment in the mail yet? Were you surprised?! Same here!

One assessment I received was higher then our purchase price this year. If you are interested in contesting your tax assessment like I am, follow these helpful tips!

Mention any deferred maintenance. Assessments are only In person every 6 years - Statistical update every other year.

Point out wetlands or not-buildable space if on acreage.

Is there a junky house next door that brings down value?

Due date to contest is November 15th. Assessment date is 01/01/2023.

Values may have changed since then but the board looks at what the value was on that date.

Senior citizen and disabled tax deduction gross income qualification increased to 52,000!

Ask me to make you a CMA - Comparable Market Assessment to show comps of lesser value.