Mercer Island Real Estate: What Luxury Buyers Should Know

Mercer Island: A Closer Look for Buyers Who Value Privacy and Proximity in Equal Measure Most Seattle-area neighborhoods ask you to choose between convenience and quiet. Mercer Island is one of the few places in this market where you don't have to. It sits in the middle of Lake Washington, connected

NWMLS "First Look" Status Is Here: What It Means for Washington Sellers and Buyers

Starting September 4, 2026, Northwest MLS is rolling out a new listing status called First Look — and it's one of the more significant changes to hit our local market in years. If you've heard other states talk about "coming soon" listings, this is our region's version of that idea, built specifical

Why Luxury Homes Are Notoriously Hard to Appraise, and What That Means for Your Offer

Every luxury buyer eventually hits the same wall. You find the home. You negotiate a price both sides feel good about. Then the appraisal comes in low, and suddenly the deal you thought was done is back on the table. This happens far more often at the high end of the market than most buyers expect,

Why Athletes Rent First, Even When They Can Buy Outright

People assume that when an athlete signs a big contract, buying a home is the next move. More often, it isn't. And that surprises almost everyone outside the industry. I've had clients who could write a check for a $4M home without blinking, and still choose to rent for their first year in a new cit