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Happy National Homeownership Month!

June 28, 2024

Celebrating The National Homeownership Month!

NWMLS Position on NAR Settlement – Updated Information

May 21, 2024

Maximizing Your Home Sale

Cindy Kelly & Associates | April 23, 2024

Key Questions for Choosing a Real Estate Agent

The Low Down on Lowering Your Property Taxes in Washington State | Cindy Kelly & A...

April 19, 2024

Your Guide to Reducing Your Property Tax Burden as a Homeowner

How to Get Multiple Offers on a House

April 11, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide

Home Staging Dilemma

April 11, 2024

Why It's Still Essential Even in a Seller’s Paradise

Settle In Style - Checklist to Moving Day

April 2, 2024

Stress Less, Achieve More with Confidence

From For Sale to Sold: Why Having a Listing Agent Matters More Than You Think

March 13, 2024

Listing Agent: Making Selling Your House Easier

The Art of Selling Through Expert Staging

March 13, 2024

Transform Your Space and Boost Your Sale with Simple Staging Tips

Why Good Pictures and Videos Matter When Selling a House?

March 13, 2024

Captivate Buyers with Stunning Visuals and Increase Your Sales Potential

Navigating Listing Agents vs Seller's Agents for a Seamless Transaction

March 13, 2024

Listing Agent vs Seller's Agent: Understanding the Difference

The Power of Twilight Photography

March 13, 2024

Transforming Listings into Dream Homes with Twilight Magic

Ready to Sell Your House? Don't Miss These Vital Tips!

March 13, 2024

Sell House Preparation Tips

Adaptive Reuse: Repurposing Historic Buildings

February 27, 2024

The Art of Repurposing Historic Sites

Unveiling Trends in Real Estate: The Rise of Co-Living and Shared Housing

February 27, 2024

Benefits of Co-Living and Shared Housing

Maximizing Real Estate Value Through Smart Home Integration 

February 27, 2024

Smart Home Real Estate

Luxury Real Estate Trends: High-End Markets in North America

February 26, 2024

Luxury Real Estate Markets in North America

DRAFT - Find the Perfect Real Estate Agent for Your Needs: Red Flags to Watch Out For

January 30, 2024

DRAFT: Embrace the Charm of English Modern in Your Home

January 30, 2024

A Guide to the Timeless Design Trend

Unraveling the Mystery of Real Estate Agent Commissions: Everything You Need to Know

January 30, 2024

From the standard commission rate to who pays, and how an agent can help you save money and navigate the buying process. A quick guide to real esta...

Design Your Kitchen for Efficiency

Cindy Kelly and Associates | January 20, 2024

If your current kitchen feels too limited, here are some options for improving its function and making it meal-prep and holiday friendly.

Your Roadmap to 2024 Homeownership: Top Ten Steps to Prepare for Buying a Home in ...

January 3, 2024

Navigating the Path to Your Dream Home with Confidence

8 Must-Do Fall Home Maintenance Tasks

October 6, 2023

Keep your house warm and cozy this Autumn with these improvements!

Vote YES on Prop. 1 - the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy | King County

Kyra West | July 5, 2023

Help maintain needed services for our Veterans, Seniors, and the Most Vulnerable in King County

A Guide to HELOCs: The Pros, the Cons, and the Best Way to Use Them

Kyra West and Cindy Kelly | Cindy Kelly & Associates | June 7, 2023

Discover the Power of a Home Equity Line of Credit and Transform Your Dreams into Reality

INMAN // Barbara Corcoran Fears 'Bloodbath' As Bigwigs Warn of Real Estate Crash

Ben Verde - INMAN | June 2, 2023

In the past week, a growing chorus of public names — from Elon Musk and Ross Perot Jr. to Barbara Corcoran and Dave Burt — have escalated their rhe...

Buying a New Construction Home - The Smart Way!

Cindy Kelly and Kyra West | May 12, 2023

Your Friendly Guide to Ensuring Quality and Peace of Mind

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Cindy Kelly | Seattle Agent Magazine

Seattle Agent Magazine | February 24, 2023

Pub. Feb, 17, 2023

Top 10 Most Expensive Homes in Seattle | Feb 24 2023

February 24, 2023

Dream Homes Across Seattle

By The Numbers: Pending Sales in King County | Jan/Feb 2023

February 24, 2023

Seattle and Bellevue Housing Market Snapshot

Memory Care in Washington: Costs, Financial Assistance, and Other Resources | Memo...

MemoryCare.Com | February 24, 2023

Your Guide to Where to Start When Thinking About Memory Care

10 Essential House and Garden Tasks for February | Cindy Kelly & Associates

February 8, 2023

Get your home and garden ready for spring with these top tasks for the month of February

My Crystal Ball: CK's Predictions for 2023!

January 20, 2023

What I'm anticipating when it comes to interest rates, the economy, housing prices, and home design.

December News

December 9, 2022

Santa, Ice Skating, Parades, Tree Farms and More! 🎄

𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱!

November 15, 2022

Come see Santa at our Compass Totem Village offices, Friday, December 2nd, 5-8PM

Seller Buydowns - Your Secret Weapon Against High Mortgage Rates | Cindy Kelly & A...

September 30, 2022

Get a Monthly Payment You Can Afford

The Best and Worst States for Retirement Finances

Lori Thomas, VP of Marketing / Chief Editor SeniorAdvice.com | August 22, 2022

What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices? | Keeping Current Matters | C...

Keeping Current Matters | August 15, 2022

What’s happening with prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for you.

A Beginner’s Guide to Advanced Tax Planning for Your Next Property Investment

Rosanne Jones | June 14, 2022

Advanced tax planning’s the key to smarter real estate decisions.

Worried About Inflation? Buy a House

April 25, 2022

Mortgage rates are up and everyone's talking bubbles... but it's still a good time to buy.

Sell Your Home With Style: 3 Ways to Increase Your Curb Appeal

Stephanie Haywood | April 14, 2022

Exterior Updates Ideas For Every Homeowner

When It's Time to Move On

Stephanie Haywood | March 16, 2022

How to Make a Fresh Start

Your Secret Weapon for Home Maintenance

March 4, 2022

I've got everyone you need to help care for your home.

Our November Newsletter - Cindy Kelly & Associates

November 10, 2021

What to Do Around the Eastside and Seattle - the Thanksgiving Edition!

Five Star Real Estate Agent - Cindy Kelly - 14 Year Winner!

November 10, 2021

Congratulations go to Cindy for winning the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for 2021.

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Keeping Current Matters | November 8, 2021

With rents rising, are you ready to start paying your own mortgage?

Bathroom Renovations That Will Pay Off in 2022

Guest Author: Lindsay Denton | October 22, 2021

Planning to sell your home in the near future? Take a look at these bathroom renovations that will pay off in 2022.

August 29th - Sept 4th - King County Market Update

CKA | September 10, 2021

January Market Metrics

NWMLS | March 2, 2021

King County Market Update

Compass Real Estate | February 23, 2021

Here's what happened this week - SPOILER! Still a seller's market!

How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year.

KCM | January 18, 2021

Here's what your should prioritize and the steps you need to make it happen!

Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a Mistake

KCM | January 13, 2021

Is it Safe to Sell My House Right Now?

Keeping Current Matters | November 9, 2020

With all the uncertainty in 2020 we're getting more people asking about what they should do now. Should you wait? Is it worth the risk?

CK's WFH Round Up

Kyra West | March 21, 2020

Stay Healthy. Stay Connected. Stay (Relatively) Sane

Top 4 Outdoor Home Improvement Projects to Set Your Home Apart

Ron Kane | March 17, 2020

Boost Curb Appeal, Attract Buyers, and Receive a Great ROI

Are we heading for another housing crash?

Keeping Current Matter | March 16, 2020

5 Simple Graphs Proving This is Not Like Last Time

The Eastside Market is Crazy Hot

Kyra West | Marketing Associate | February 15, 2020

You have only 59 homes to choose from!

How To Help Your Kids Buy A Home

Cindy Kelly and Associates | January 17, 2020

Here’s a look at how parents can help their children realize the goal of home ownership and what to consider before you sign on the dotted line.

What Does 2020 Look Like?

Cindy Kelly and Associates | December 27, 2019

2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation

Defining Mid-Century Architecture

Cindy Kelly and Associates | July 16, 2019

Mid-Century Modern refers to a style of design that was popularized from the 1930s through the 1960s.

Top 7 Tips for Buying a Home as A Single Woman

Cindy Kelly and Associates | June 28, 2019

Freedom, Independence, and Scary Financial Decisions

Who Wins Now that Washington Moved to a Graduated Real Estate Tax

Cindy Kelly and Associates | June 21, 2019

Washington state is changing our flat real estate excise tax (REET) to a graduated tax, based on home sales price, beginning in 2020.

10 Best Renovations For Your Money In Seattle

Cindy Kelly and Associates | June 14, 2019

Whether you’re finally fed up with your kitchen, getting ready to sell, or Pinterest has you dreaming of a patio - you want to make sure your makin...

What You Need to Know: 9 Tips on VA Home Loans

Cindy Kelley and Associates | May 24, 2019

For most military borrowers, VA loans represent the best lending program on the market. It's just one way our country honors the service of our men...

Your Best Memorial Day Bash

Cindy Kelly and Associates | May 17, 2019

How to Throw a Party on a Budget

State of the Market

Cindy Kelly and Associates | February 16, 2019

Snomageddon, restless buyers, and my predictions for the Spring!

Where Did Americans Move in 2018?

Cindy Kelly and Associates | February 15, 2019

Every year United Van Lines tracks the inter-state, cross country moves of millions of Americans. Take a look at which states people moved to -and ...

Low Offers: Why They're Valuable and How They Sell Your Home

Cindy Kelly and Associates | February 14, 2019

A low offer can often feel offensive to sellers - but they're actually a great learning tool and can lead to a good sale.

Stay Cozy: How to Prevent HVAC Breakdowns

Cindy Kelly and Associates | February 1, 2019

HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning — as well as comfort. Learn the steps you can do yourself to help maintain your HVAC syst...

The Sign of The Future

Cindy Kelly and Associates | July 19, 2018

Compass is known nationwide for its technology and it's drool worthy luxury listings. After recently expanding into Seattle, Austin, Philadelphia.

Inside Look: Broker’s Open Prep

Cindy Kelly and Associates | June 26, 2018

Take a look behind the scenes as the team gets ready to host local brokers. For this stunning home, a party was the only way to go!

Weekend Events: Seattle Pride Events For Everyone!

Cindy Kelly and Associates | June 22, 2018

Think the parade is the only Pride event? Not so! We’ve rounded up event highlights for all ages! Check out what’s on this weekend.

2018 High School Rankings

Cindy Kelly and Associates | May 16, 2018

Bellevue, WA – After evaluating over 20, 500 public high schools U.S. News compiled their list of the best in the country.

5 Home Selling Tricks For Dog Owners

Cindy Kelly and Associates | May 3, 2018

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, you are far from alone – there are over 70 million pet dogs in the US, which makes about ...

Last Minute Easter Ideas

Cindy Kelly and Associates | March 29, 2018

Have you underestimated the allure of hunting for plastic eggs for your kids? Or maybe you just want an Egg-cellent Easter Brunch?

Spring Fun This Weekend

Cindy Kelly and Associates | March 23, 2018

We’re ready to shrug off our Winter hibernation and get the whole crew out and about this weekend. It might be cloudy, but there’s plenty of fun th...

5 Top Tips For Moving With Your Pup

Cindy Kelly and Associates | March 8, 2018

Today we’re excited to have another Cindy – one that not only shares a great name, but also our love of furbabies.

Calling All Harry Potter Fans!

Cindy Kelly and Associates | March 2, 2018

Don’t miss your chance to see this amazing Diagon Alley recreation in Ballard tomorrow!

2018 Property Tax Increases

Cindy Kelly and Associates | February 20, 2018

You’ve probably heard about this in the news, but in the coming days Western Washington homeowners will receive their annual property tax bill.

Weekend Fun – Indoors + Afloat!

Cindy Kelly and Associates | January 26, 2018

It’s perfect weather for looking at all the speed boats your NW heart could desire. Just remember that water skiing weather is not part of the guar...