Real Estate Guidance, courtesy of North Pacific Property Management
Real Estate Investing in Seattle or Beyond? Learn from our team of Property Management Experts
Real Estate Guidance, courtesy of North Pacific Property Management
Real Estate Investing in Seattle or Beyond? Learn from our team of Property Management Experts
CATEGORY: NEWS
The real estate market is constantly changing, our blog posts are frequent and span many years. When reading, mind the date as statements and quotes from one year might not correctly reflect the market today.
Select to Filter
Washington’s 2026 Rent Cap: What Every Seattle Landlord Needs to Know
If you own a rental property in Washington state, the rules of the game have fundamentally changed. Governor Ferguson’s House Bill 1217 has officially moved Washington into a rent-stabilized era. For 2026, the Washington Department of Commerce has released the final "magic number," and it requires a calculator. What Is HB 1217? Signed into law
Deciding on a Pet Policy for Your Seattle Rental Property
The question of whether to allow pets in rental properties is a topic that often divides landlords and real estate investors. On one hand, allowing pets can attract a broader pool of tenants and potentially increase rental income. On the other hand, it comes with potential risks such as property damage and disruptions. We will
Is Your Property Operating at Peak Performance?
The beginning of the year is a time when many owners in the real estate industry take time to reflect and review the performance of their buildings. As active multifamily real estate brokers in the Puget Sound Region, we are exposed to the building operations of some of the most sophisticated and successful apartment operators.
How Your Equity Can Grow over Time
It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.” That’s great for
A Majority of Consumers Say It’s a Good Time To Sell Your House
If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you’re probably looking for the best time to make your move. That means you’re likely balancing a number of factors, like your changing needs, where you’ll go when you sell, and today’s mortgage rates in order to time it just right. According to recent data, that sweet spot
How Homeownership Can Bring You Joy
If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, you're probably weighing a few different factors. The financial benefits of homeownership might be one of the reasons you want to make a purchase if you’re a renter, but the decision can also be motivated by having a place that’s uniquely your own. If you
2022 Housing Market Forecast
Some Highlights What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are also forecasting another strong year for home sales as people move to meet their changing needs. Let’s connect so you can make your best move this year.
Myths About Today’s Housing Market
Understand the misconceptions surrounding the housing market today. Some Highlights If you’re planning to buy or sell a home today, it’s important to be aware of common misconceptions. Whether it’s timing your purchase as a buyer based on home prices and mortgage rates or knowing what to upgrade or repair before listing your house as a seller, it takes a professional to guide you through those decisions. Let’s
On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.
If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their homes. But why are conditions so good for sellers today? And what can you expect when you move? To help answer both of those questions, let’s turn to the data. Today, there are
Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today
You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices,
