Inflation, jobs data, and a packed holiday week — here’s what you need to know about mortgage rates and the housing market for the week of June 29, 2026. [Read more…]
Seattle & Washington Real Estate
Real estate is local — and understanding the Washington housing market requires more than national headlines.
In this section, you’ll find:
- Seattle-area housing insights
- Sunday Drive neighborhood features
- Local market commentary
- Washington housing programs
- Community highlights
Whether you’re buying in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, or surrounding communities, local expertise matters when structuring your financing strategy.
I’ve been helping clients throughout Washington State for over 25 years, and this section highlights insights specific to our region.
Thinking of Moving to Seattle? Here’s What You Need to Know
June 20, 2026 by 1 Comment
With the FIFA World Cup bringing matches to Lumen Field this summer, Seattle has had a lot of eyes on it lately — and I’m sure more than a few out-of-towners who came for a match are wondering, “could I actually live here?” That’s a fair question, and it deserves a more honest answer than a highlight reel of Pike Place and Mount Rainier on a clear day.
I’ve lived and worked in the Seattle area for over 25 years, helping people finance homes here since 2000 – this is what I tell people who call me asking whether a move to Seattle makes sense for them. [Read more…]
I’ve Been Nominated for Best Home Mortgage in the PNW!
June 10, 2026 by 1 Comment
I have some exciting news to share — I’ve been nominated for Best Home Mortgage in the Seattle Times’ 2026 Best in the PNW contest!
Nearly everything I do in this business grows from relationships — clients who come back, friends who send their family members, real estate agents who trust me with their buyers. Being nominated feels like a reflection of all of you.
What’s Next
Voting closed on June 26th, and the response honestly caught me off guard — so many of you came back day after day to cast a vote. Winners will be announced September 20, 2026, and I’ll update this post with the results as soon as they’re official.
A Little Perspective
I’ve been originating home loans in Washington State since 2000, and before that I spent 14 years in title and escrow. The Seattle market has changed enormously over that time, but one thing hasn’t: the clients and colleagues who make this work worth doing.
If you’ve ever worked with me — on a purchase, a refinance, or just a discovery call to figure out if the timing was right — thank you. This nomination belongs to you as much as it does to me.
Ready to talk about your home loan?
Whether you’re buying, refinancing, or just exploring your options, I’d love to connect. Discovery calls are free, pressure-free, and a great place to start.
Updated June 27, 2026
Buying a Home in Seattle: What You Need to Know in 2026
May 22, 2026 by 1 Comment
I’ve been helping people buy homes in Seattle for over 25 years. The market has gone through a lot of cycles — but some things stay constant. Seattle is competitive, prices are high relative to the rest of Washington, and the buyers who succeed are usually the ones who did their homework before they ever made an offer.
Sunday Drive to the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
April 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Some of my favorite weekends start with a ferry ride and no real agenda. This past weekend was one of them. The sun came out — that rare, luminous Pacific Northwest spring sun that makes you cancel everything — and my husband and I decided it was finally time to check something off my local wish list: the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island.
