Small multi-family investing is one of the most practical ways to start building long-term wealth through real estate. A duplex, triplex or fourplex can give you rental income, a hedge against rising rents, and in some cases a place to live while your tenants help pay the Continue Reading
Not all remodels that pay off look impressive on social media, and not every impressive remodel pays off. That is one of the most important lessons I have learned from my years around construction and real estate on the Eastside. I have walked through homes where owners Continue Reading
If you are a first-time home buyer in the Seattle area, you have probably had the same experience many of my clients have: you start your search in Seattle or on the Eastside, look at a few listings, and quickly start wondering whether homeownership is realistic at all. I Continue Reading
One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners this time of year is simple: “Should I list now, or wait until spring?” It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is that it depends on your goals, your home and your timeline, not on a rule of thumb. I’ve lived in Continue Reading
Fall home maintenance is the best protection your house has against our long rainy season. Every October, I get the same call from a few clients: “Ali, there’s water where there shouldn’t be.” After 30 years of living in Seattle and on the Eastside, and a good part of my Continue Reading
If you've seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: is this really a good time to sell? While the latest numbers show sales picked up slightly in September, they're still down compared to last year. But here's the perspective the headlines can Continue Reading
