I truly appreciate my clients and friends so much that I reserved a whole theatre at the Cinemark North Bellevue on Saturday, October 18th at 12:00 Noon to have some fun together. There’s plenty of room so feel free to bring your friends and family. Simply click on the HERE to RSVP. To make it […]

We had a great time on Saturday October 18, 2025 at our private showing of Tron: Ares movie matinee at Cinemark Bellevue! I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. We had a pile of glow sticks, lots of black pleather, a photos booth and popcorn. It means a lot to me that […]

A government shutdown might seem like something happening far away in D.C., but it can have real consequences here in the Puget Sound housing market. If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or refinancing, here’s what to keep an eye on. 1. Delays in Loan Processing Many lenders need IRS income verifications or Social Security number […]

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home and are just not sure of the steps involved or even where to start, then this 12-week Selling Your Home Made Easy series is a must for you.   Each week, you’ll get great tips, tactics that work, and some best-kept secrets for sellers. I want to make […]

I care about what you care about, and I’m putting my money where your heart is! I’m donating 5% of every commission to each client’s favorite charity. Showcasing Hugh’s Choice – Bike Works Hugh and I met in a fitness class at the health club over 20 years ago. We reconnected at a spin class […]

I care about what you care about, and I’m putting my money where your heart is! I’m donating 5% of every commission to each client’s favorite charity.  Showcasing Kyle’s Choice – Wheelchairs for Nigeria I met Kyle through one of my clients. He wanted to find a new place close by to his current home, […]

I care about what you care about, and I’m putting my money where your heart is! I’m donating 5% of every commission to each client’s favorite charity.  Showcasing Michelle and Ilya’s Choice – Seattle Humane Michelle and Ilya were referred to me by one of my client’s. They moved themselves, 2 dogs, 2 cats and […]

“Recently, We sold our townhouse with Gretchen and she was much more than a realtor to us and was truly consultative and collaborative. Going back a couple of years, We first met Gretchen when she was selling neighboring townhomes. I chatted with her a bit to understand her framework and approach to selling homes. During […]

Showcasing Nick’s Choice – The Wild Salmon Center Nick purchased his home with a partner when interest rates were under 3%. Following their split, he needed to refinance in order to remove his former partner from the loan. Unfortunately, with today’s much higher interest rates, the once-affordable payment became unsustainable. Ultimately, he had to make […]

This week’s myth: You need 10% or 20% down to buy a home. Truth: You don’t! There are programs are available that let you buy a home with as little as 3% down, depending on your income and debt. In addition, there are many options to increase your down payment that won’t make you cash-poor. If you’ve […]