If you’ve been looking for a low-maintenance home in Kenmore that combines modern finishes, flexible living space and a convenient location, this Balbirnie townhome is worth a closer look. Located at 18834 67th Dr NE #2, Kenmore, WA 98028, this beautifully maintained home is offered at $779,950 and features 4 bedrooms, 3.25 bathrooms and approximately 1,872 square feet of living space. MLS #2589760 Like-New Condition Without the Wait The owner has lived in the home for just o

Kenmore buyers had something in September that has been in short supply for much of the past few years: options. The city finished the month with 164 active listings, 37.4% more than a year earlier. The median sold price was $912,000, while homes that did sell closed at roughly 100% of their asking price on average. Those numbers might sound contradictory at first. Inventory is substantially higher, buyers have more leverage, and prices have softened, yet sellers are still ge

A finished basement can look perfectly normal until someone checks the permit history. The same goes for a deck added years ago, a garage converted into living space, a bathroom tucked into a basement, or electrical work completed by a previous owner. Then a seller discovers there is no permit on file. That sounds alarming, but it does not automatically mean the home cannot be sold. It does mean there are a few questions worth answering before a buyer, inspector, appraiser, o

Lake Forest Park has plenty of properties that look promising on a parcel map. A half-acre lot. A deep backyard. An older house sitting toward one end of the property. In another city, it might immediately raise the question: could this become two lots, a pair of townhomes, or something denser? In Lake Forest Park, the answer is rarely that simple. The city’s large residential lots are mixed with steep slopes, mature tree canopy, streams, wetlands, winding roads and propertie

Fall leaves are part of living in Seattle. They are also surprisingly good at creating slippery sidewalks, blocking storm drains, hiding trip hazards, and turning an ordinary rainstorm into a large puddle at the end of the block. When that happens, responsibility is divided between homeowners and the City. Seattle property owners are generally responsible for maintaining the sidewalk and planting strip next to their property. Seattle Public Utilities maintains the public drai

The Seattle-area housing market is heading into October with a noticeably different balance than we have seen over the last few years. Buyers have more homes to choose from. Listings are taking longer to absorb. Mortgage rates continue to put pressure on affordability. And sellers are having to compete more directly on price, condition, and presentation. That does not mean the market has suddenly become weak. Well-prepared homes are still selling, prices have remained relativ

Bothell is planning for substantially more housing over the next couple of decades, but the conversation is about more than simply adding apartments or increasing density. The City’s Housing Action Plan is intended to guide where new housing goes, what types of homes are available, how affordability is addressed, and how future development connects with transit, jobs, services, and existing neighborhoods. For homeowners, buyers, and sellers, the important thing to understand

If you own a home in King County, your assessed value can be an easy number to misunderstand. It looks like a statement of what your home is worth. It affects your property taxes. And when the number moves sharply from one year to the next, it is natural to assume your tax bill—or your home's resale value—will move by the same amount. Neither is necessarily true. Your King County property assessment is primarily a tool for administering property taxes. It is intended to estim

Heat pumps are increasingly common around the Seattle area, and our relatively mild Pacific Northwest climate makes them a particularly good fit. But the first cold morning of fall is not the best time to find out that yours has a problem. Most preseason maintenance is fairly simple. Before your system starts doing the majority of your home's heating, it is worth checking the filter, outdoor unit, thermostat, drainage, airflow, and overall operation. The U.S. Department of En

Shoreline is heading into fall with something buyers have not always had much of in recent years: more choices. Inventory has grown substantially from a year ago, pending sales have slowed, and buyers have more opportunity to compare homes before making a decision. At the same time, well-priced properties are still selling quickly, and the market remains competitive enough that desirable homes can attract immediate attention. That combination makes Shoreline less frantic than

Older homes are a big part of North Seattle’s appeal. Neighborhoods like Ballard, Greenwood, Green Lake, Maple Leaf, and Lake City are full of homes with decades of character, renovations, additions, repairs, and upgrades. Buyers often appreciate that history, but they also tend to look closely at condition. For a seller, the challenge is deciding what is actually worth fixing before listing. It is easy to spend too much trying to make an older home feel new. It is equally ea

What is changing around Kirkland's NE 85th Street, and what could it mean for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and the surrounding neighborhoods? The NE 85th Street Station Area is in the middle of a major transformation. The interchange at I-405 is being rebuilt, new regional transit is coming, and Kirkland has changed the zoning around the station to accommodate substantially more housing, employment, and mixed-use development over time. Some of these changes are already highly

Do you have good deadbolts on all your exterior doors? Strong latches on your windows? Are you diligent about keeping doors and windows locked? Do you have a barky dog? If you can answer “yes” to the first three questions, you’re already ahead when it comes to home security—and you get extra credit for the dog. One thing we have noticed during our HomeWatch visits is that one of the most common weak points in a home is often the door leading off the deck or patio. Homeowners

King & Snohomish Counties | Single-Family Homes + Condos August’s market continued to give buyers more choices, while sellers faced more competition and longer market times in several segments. Inventory remains well above last year’s levels across both counties, but pricing trends varied depending on property type and location. King County — Single-Family Homes King County ended August with 5,419 homes for sale, up about 30% from August 2025. Closed sales fell to 1,478, comp

When should you clean your gutters, and what happens if you keep putting it off? For most homes in King County and Snohomish County, cleaning gutters at least twice a year (late spring and after fall leaf drop) keeps your drainage system working. Wait too long, and water finds its own path, often straight toward your foundation, siding, or crawlspace. Why This Matters Right Now for Pacific Northwest Homeowners If you have inherited a property in Kenmore, Bothell, Lake Forest

What does "move-in ready" actually mean to the buyers touring your inherited or probate property in King County and Snohomish County? To most buyers in this market, move-in ready does not mean newly remodeled. It means the home feels clean, functional, and free of obvious projects waiting on the other side of closing. Why This Matters Right Now for King County and Snohomish County Sellers If you are preparing an inherited property for sale in Kenmore, Bothell, Kirkland, Lake

What exactly is planned for the Lakepointe property in Kenmore, and when will it actually happen? Kenmore envisions transforming the roughly 45-acre Lakepointe site into restored shoreline, a regional waterfront park, and a walkable mixed-use neighborhood, but no finalized private development or acquisition agreement exists yet as of September 2026. Why Kenmore's Lakepointe Matters Right Now Anyone who regularly drives through Kenmore has probably noticed Lakepointe: the larg

What do the Labor Day workforce, housing, and commuting numbers reveal about King and Snohomish Counties, and why should it matter if you have inherited property in the region? King and Snohomish Counties share nearly 1.8 million jobs and a deeply interconnected housing market, but the gap between them in home prices, ownership rates, and commute times creates real strategic considerations for anyone selling an inherited home in 2026. Why This Matters Right Now Labor Day mark

When you inherit a home in King County or Snohomish County, which protection actually pays when something breaks or gets damaged? Homeowners insurance covers damage from sudden events like fire, wind, or theft. A home warranty is a service contract that may help repair or replace appliances and systems that break down from normal wear and tear. They solve completely different problems, and inherited properties often need both kinds of attention. Why This Matters for Inherited

If you own a home in the Seattle area and you are wondering whether to list this fall or hold off until spring, what factors should actually drive that decision? The right timing depends on your specific home, your local competition, your carrying costs, and whether waiting would genuinely improve your outcome. Spring has earned its reputation in Seattle, but "spring is better" is not the same thing as "you should wait." Why This Matters for Seattle-Area Sellers Right Now The