Celebrating Black History Month with Black Excellence in Real Estate
Black Excellence in Real Estate is often overlooked, ignored, and/or tokenized at best. Many of the larger organizations that are known for giving out awards RARELY have a sizeable number of Black brokers in their mix.
How to Buy a House in Seattle 2023
Buying a house in Seattle in 2023 is going to be a different experience than the last ten years. One of the most obvious reasons is that interest rates are back up to the same levels they were before the Great Recession. And prices have actually been super stable in the city of Seattle (whereas […]
Why Are So Many People Moving to South King County?
Why are so many people moving to South King County? Many people have moved here due to rising housing costs. Rising costs—especially in Seattle—are a direct result of the gentrification of neighborhoods like the Central District as well as communities in Southeast Seattle. Many people also move to South King County because they would like […]
How Much Do I Need for a Downpayment on a House in Seattle?
How much do I need for a downpayment on a house in Seattle? That is the question we get every time we sit down with a new buyer. Saving for a downpayment is one of the biggest roadblocks that homebuyers face when trying to buy a home. This is the same for your first home […]
How to Make Your Home a Smart Home
Want to know how to make your home a smart home? Meaning all the cool gadgets where you literally tell the air something and the faucet comes on? Weird and amazing. Smart home is definitely a buzzword phrase in our industry. Everyone says they have upgraded their home with the latest tech but honestly it […]
Ten Reasons We Love This Renovated Mid-Century Home
You know Team Diva loves well-done renovated mid-century homes. And every once in a while you list a home that is so juicy you have to treat it like the end of Summer fresh fruit that it is. Meaning enjoy it now because it will not be here long. And that juiciness is exactly what […]
What Does It Mean When Buying a Home Contingent?
What does contingent mean when buying a house? The quick answer is “contingent” in real estate talk means the home is in a contract but cannot close until the buyer sells their house. Or as we say the sale of the home is contingent on the sale of the buyers’ house. The actual process of buying […]
How to Downsize Your Home
Our team has learned how to downsize your home through years of helping other families. Team Diva has helped a lot of families when parents lose mobility and cannot take care of their homes anymore. And recently with the Pandemic, a lot of our friends are retiring early and downsizing their homes. Without a doubt, […]
Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Timeless Luxury Home in Seattle
Are you interested in buying a one-of-a-kind and unique luxury home in Seattle? Are you new to the area and trying to navigate Seattle’s real estate market? Seattle is different from other high-end markets like the San Francisco Bay Area and New York. There are just weird nuances about buying a timeless home that many […]
Best Seattle Real Estate Blogs and Resources
The best Seattle real estate blogs and resources are easier to find if you know where to look. And yes. We share your frustration when searching resources and blogs about Seattle real estate. Team Diva has gathered together a list of our favorite blogs, resources, and other sites that we go to when we need […]
Five Steps on How to Sell a Townhome in Seattle
Team Diva’s detailed guide on How to Sell a Townhome in Seattle shares everything you need to know to list your townhouse for sale. How do you sell a townhome in Seattle? Team Diva’s “How to Sell a Townhome in Seattle Methodology” is a step-by-step process that we have honed over the years. Let’s be […]
How to Buy a House in Seattle | The Definitive Guide
Every day someone asks us “How to Buy a House in Seattle.” And really they should be asking how do I make a smart home buy? Because anyone with the right amount of money can buy a house. But how many of those homebuyers are losing money in the long term by making a stupid […]
Guide on How to Sell a Home in Seattle
Want to know how to sell a home in Seattle? More importantly – do you want the Team Diva secret on why our homes sell for more money than neighboring houses. In this blog we are going to take you behind the scenes and give you all of our secrets on what you need to […]
Why Are So Many Seattlites Selling Their Homes and Moving to Tacoma?
Why are so many cool kid Diva Dwellers aka Seattlites selling their homes and moving to Tacoma? First off this is not one of those Seattle is dying blogs. Far from it. More people are moving to Seattle than moving out. This guide is for kewl kids who love our region and are thinking through […]
Guide to Waiving Financing to Win a Multiple Offer in Seattle
What does it even mean to be “Waiving Financing to Win a Multiple Offer in Seattle?” In this very detailed guide, we are going to dive into Waiving Financing to Win a Multiple Offer. The risks and the rewards. First step: Download our guide on how to win a multiple offer in Seattle. Now let’s […]
