“What other options do I have besides refinancing my home loan if I’m struggling to make payments” If you’re “underwater” on payments, you may decide to move out of your home.  Here are some options to consider: Rent the property This will help you make your monthly mortgage payments but you'll still pay for maintenance on your property. Do a short sale This involves selling your home for less than you owe on the loan. The bank may forgive the difference between what yo

Welcome to your essential Lake Forest Park, WA real estate market update, analyzing the sales data from October 2025. This information is vital for anyone looking to buy or sell homes in this North End market! We break down the latest key metrics: • Median Sales Price: The median sales price hit $1,143,000 in October, which is up significantly from $1,040,000 reported in September. • Price Per Square Foot: The average dollar per square foot reached $471, an increase from $43

Hello and welcome to your latest Monroe, WA real estate market update! We have the official sales figures for October, and the median sales price in Monroe was exactly $700,000. This marks a shift from September, when the median price was $763,000. Wondering what $700,000 buys in Monroe? We saw a sample sale of a two-story home, approximately 2,000 sq ft with three bedrooms, built in 2005, located in the Farm at Woods Creek neighborhood, which sold for this median price. Key

Welcome to your November 2025 Redmond, WA real estate market update! We are diving into the official sales figures for October, providing you with essential data for North End homes. Key Redmond Market Insights for October 2025: • Median Sales Price: The median sales price reached $1,651,000. This figure is up from the September median of $1,545,000. For example, a 2,400 sq ft tri-level style home in Education Hill sold for exactly this amount. • Price per Square Foot: The a

Welcome to the Byler Real Estate market report, focusing on Mountlake Terrace, WA! In this essential update for November 2025, Realtor Chris Byler analyzes the latest real estate sales figures for October in Mountlake Terrace (MLT). Understand current housing trends, inventory levels, and pricing changes that affect buyers and sellers in the North End. Key Mountlake Terrace Market Statistics Covered: • Median Sales Price: The median sales price in MLT was $773,000, marking a

A quick guide to deciding if it’s worth it I’ll be frank; most years I toss some lights on a tree or two and call it good. Once in a while I get ambitious and run a strand along the gutters, but I’m not out to win any neighborhood contests. If the folks down the street have a dazzling, synchronized light display, I’m happy to enjoy the view from my driveway. That said, more and more homeowners are hiring professionals to handle their holiday décor. The results usually look am

Much has been made in the news in the last couple of months whether the Fed would cut or not cut the Federal Funds rate. On October 29, 2025, the Federal Reserve cut the Federal Funds Rate to 4%. When the Fed makes a move like this, it doesn’t just matter to Wall Street – it can affect your monthly budget, your borrowing power, and the local housing market here in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s a straightforward look at what this change may mean for you. 1. Mortgage Rates The

King & Snohomish County – Single-Family and Condo Trends As we move deeper into November, the real estate picture in King and Snohomish counties is showing a consistent theme: prices are relatively stable, homes are still selling, and the pace is calmer than the peak years—giving both buyers and sellers a bit more breathing room. This update is based on October 2025 closed sales across both counties for single- family homes and condos. Prices: Trending Up Across the Board Pri

Hello and welcome to the latest Byler Real Estate market update for Seattle, Washington! In this video, we dive into the finalized real estate sales figures for September, providing critical insights into the current housing market trends. We discuss the key metrics that matter to buyers and sellers, and analyze how the market is shifting month-over-month and year-over-year. Do you have questions or comments about the real estate market or this specific data? Please reach out