While Western Washington is relatively well protected from risk of wildfire, the recent devastating fires around the country have served as a wake-up call for all of us. While we can’t control the weather, we can take proactive steps to protect our homes. Creating defensible space around your property is crucial, and focusing on the exterior is […]

A new report has revealed just how reluctant homeowners are to sell due to the attractiveness of their current mortgage rates.  The April ICE Mortgage Monitor report found that, on average, a homeowner’s payment would more than double if they traded up to a home just 25% more expensive. “After American mortgage holders secured some […]