Sheri’s Blog

What I’m Seeing – June 2020

June 12, 2020

As restrictions ease, real estate is normalizing, also. New sales in King County were the same last week as a year ago. Inventory remains limited so it’s an excellent time to sell. For buyers, competition is highly dependent on the area and price point. Being conditionally approved for a […]

What I’m Seeing – May 2020

May 12, 2020

The big news this month is that builders are back to work! With low-interest rates and some builders offering incentives, now is a great time to consider new construction. The resale market is very price-sensitive with well-priced listings moving quickly. Bullish Sellers, on the other hand, are seeing extended market […]

The Gardner Report – First Quarter 2020

May 8, 2020

The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. I hope that this information may assist you in making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. […]

What I’m Seeing – April 2020

April 13, 2020

I hope everyone is well and making the best of staying home. As with everything during this time, real estate is changing and evolving as we go. Governor Inslee recently deemed real estate as an essential service, so long as required precautions are followed. Showings are by appointment only and […]

6 Home Improvement Projects To Tackle If You’re Stuck At Home Practicing Social Distancing

April 13, 2020

Spring has sprung in Seattle — and so has the coronavirus (the cause of the illness called COVID-19). If working from home and practicing social distancing has left you feeling stuck and uninspired, consider rolling up your sleeves and tackling a home improvement project or two. From the simplest updates […]

American Dream TV with special guest Sheri Putzke

March 27, 2020

Join Sheri Puzke as she partners with American Dream TV, a nation show who’s goal is to positively impact real estate communities through the voice of top realtors. EPISODE 1: MACADAM FLOOR & DESIGN In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Micheal Owen of Macadam Floor & […]

Designing Your Home Office

March 13, 2020

Working from home is an aspiration for many of us, but to do so effectively takes effort. A disorganized space at home can be just as troublesome as a hectic office. The most disciplined telecommuters will tell you that you need a structured routine and organization in order to be […]

Amid coronavirus concerns, Seattle homebuying frenzy continues

March 13, 2020

The condo a quarter-mile away from the Life Care Center of Kirkland — the long-term care facility at the epicenter of the U.S. novel coronavirus outbreak — hit the market at $365,000 last week, one day after the first resident of the nearby facility died of the flulike illness. By […]

What I’m Seeing – March 2020

March 12, 2020

Naturally the most frequent question I’m getting lately is about how the coronavirus is impacting our local market. So far, traffic remains brisk and multiple offers with escalations continue for well-presented listings. Savvy buyers are taking advantage of the increased buying power that historically low interest rates afford. Investors looking […]