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2025 Holiday Happenings Around the Sound

Just in time for its darkest days, Greater Seattle is getting a glow-up! These dazzling favorites are sure to light up your holidays and banish those rainy day blues. Bring an umbrella and bask in breathtaking outdoor light shows, or cozy up and enjoy from the comfort of a cruise ship or theater seat… Seattle […]
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10 Tips for Low-Stress Holiday Hosting

Hosting a crowd for the holidays is an honor…and sometimes a major source of anxiety. Whether entertaining is a dream or your worst nightmare, a little prep can go a LONG way toward reducing your workload and worries. Here are some of our favorite hacks to lower your stress level plus a cheat sheet on […]
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Remodeling Impact Report: Projects That Bring Joy & ROI

Is your home ready for a refresh? Whether it’s for their own enjoyment or to prep their houses for sale, Americans are investing more and more money into remodeling each year. According to a recent report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the demand for top-condition homes is going up among buyers as well. […]
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2025 Seattle & Eastside Farmers Markets

Summer is just around the corner, and so are these farmers markets! Spend an evening or weekend finding your new favorites among the tents. Think it’s all about kale? Think again. Most offer live entertainment along with a mouth-watering variety of local brews, cheese, bread, meat/seafood, honey, hand roasted coffee, and other hidden gems (in […]

Community 2025 Holiday Happenings Around the Sound Just in time for its darkest days, Greater Seattle is getting a glow-up! These dazzling favorites are sure to light up your holidays and banish those rainy day blues. Bring an umbrella and bask in breathtaking outdoor light shows, or cozy up and enjoy from the comfort of a cruise ship or theater seat… Seattle […]

Tips, Trends & Living 10 Tips for Low-Stress Holiday Hosting Hosting a crowd for the holidays is an honor…and sometimes a major source of anxiety. Whether entertaining is a dream or your worst nightmare, a little prep can go a LONG way toward reducing your workload and worries. Here are some of our favorite hacks to lower your stress level plus a cheat sheet on […]

Real Estate Remodeling Impact Report: Projects That Bring Joy & ROI Is your home ready for a refresh? Whether it’s for their own enjoyment or to prep their houses for sale, Americans are investing more and more money into remodeling each year. According to a recent report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the demand for top-condition homes is going up among buyers as well. […]

Community 2025 Seattle & Eastside Farmers Markets Summer is just around the corner, and so are these farmers markets! Spend an evening or weekend finding your new favorites among the tents. Think it’s all about kale? Think again. Most offer live entertainment along with a mouth-watering variety of local brews, cheese, bread, meat/seafood, honey, hand roasted coffee, and other hidden gems (in […]

Tips, Trends & Living Cut the Clutter: Donation & Recycling Locations Around the Sound Spring is coming, and with it comes a chance to clear out the old and start fresh—whether it’s those ever-growing piles in your garage and attic, that closet you can barely close, or a horror-movie-inspired basement. Here are resources to reclaim your space and put your unwanted items to good use (or recycle and give […]

Tips, Trends & Living 9 Fun Summer DIY Projects for Your Home Sun’s out…fun’s out! Our glorious PNW summer is coming in hot with endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Here are some fun and easy project ideas to help you make the most of it! 1. Backyard Movie Theater Outdoor movies are a great way to enjoy your yard and entertain a crowd (and keep […]

Tips, Trends & Living Which Documents Should You Shred, and When? As the spring cleaning bug hits, many of us will finally be tackling those stacks of paperwork that have been piling up throughout the year. It’s tempting to chuck it all in the recycle bin and be done with it. However, did you know that it’s actually legal for someone to dig through your trash/recycling […]

Community Property Tax Relief Programs in King County More than 26,000 low-income seniors and disabled people in King County who qualify for a tax exemption haven’t claimed it…are you or your family member one of them? If you are homeowner, make $58k or less per year, and are either age 61+ or retired due to disability, there is a good chance you qualify. […]

Tips, Trends & Living Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist A clever person solves a problem; a wise person avoids it. As the days shorten, you can mitigate many mid-winter headaches with some preemptive prep. Proper weatherizing can help protect your home from preventable damage, save money on energy costs, and, most importantly, keep you and your loved ones safe and warm throughout the winter […]

Tips, Trends & Living 10 Tips for Sustainable Gardening Sunny days are finally here, the flowers are in bloom, and the timing is perfect to give your garden some love. Having a healthy garden is one of the best ways to create a sustainable home and reduce your household’s carbon footprint. Below are some eco-friendly tips that will help to make your garden even […]