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“Assessor records, not a black box”
"Assessor records, not a black box" eir math. Mine shows it. The NE Seattle Valuator was built on one idea: if you cannot see where the number comes from, you cannot trust what it tells you to do. So I built it around King County Assessor records. Every valuation in 98115, 98125, and 98155 traces back to a public parcel, a recorded sale, a documented land and improvement value. No proprietary score. No mystery adjustments. No signal you cannot verify with your own eyes. Here is what that transparency actually buys you: Confidence in the baseline. When the tool says…
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Jun
Seasonal living in a 98125 Home: a year-round guide
Owning a home in 98125 — Lake City, Maple Leaf, Wedgwood, Pinehurst, Olympic Hills, or Cedar Park means living with four very distinct Pacific Northwest seasons. Seattle averages roughly 168 cloudy days a year, long dry summers, and a tree canopy that shifts the way your home feels every few months. Smart NE Seattle homeowners design for the calendar, not against it. Winter (Nov–Feb). Pull blinds open by 8 a.m. and trim limbs shadowing south-facing windows — NE Seattle's canopy eats daylight. Many 98125 craftsmans and mid-century homes sit on uninsulated crawl spaces, so wool rugs, door weather-stripping, and a 68°F programmable setpoint…
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May
You didn’t plan to sell your parent’s home.
You didn't plan to sell your parent's home. Neither did anyone else. It arrives quietly — a fall, a diagnosis, a move to assisted living — and suddenly you're making one of the biggest financial decisions of your family's life with almost no preparation. I've worked with dozens of families in exactly this situation. And the ones who struggled most weren't struggling because of the real estate. They were struggling because nobody told them what to expect. So I wrote it down. 12 chapters. The 6 biggest mistakes families make. Plain language, no jargon. It's completely free. → https://adrianwillanger-cyber.github.io/AvoidingThePitfalls/…
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Apr
Lake Forest Park Real Estate Update — April 2026
Lake Forest Park's housing market in early April 2026 continues to show the same healthy rhythm we saw in March: brisk activity, disciplined pricing, and buyers who move fast but still think twice. The fundamentals remain solid — homes are selling quickly, median prices are holding near $$950,000$$, and the pipeline of pending sales suggests spring momentum is building. What's most notable is the consistency. This isn't a market lurching between extremes — it's one where well-prepared sellers and decisive buyers are both finding success. 📊 Key Lake Forest Park Metrics Median Sale Price: $$950,00. Holding steady from March Average…
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Apr
Zip Code 98155 Deep Dive Series — 30-Day Market Signals | Pocket-Level Analysis
Key Metrics Median Sale Price: $747K (Redfin) / $736K (NWMLS) Median List Price: $798,975 Price Per Sq Ft: $460–$475 Active Listings: 103 Avg Days on Market: 46 days Homes Sold (Feb 2026): 44 Sources: Redfin 98155 Housing Market, Zillow 98155 Home Values, Realtor.com 98155 Market Trends Neighborhood Pocket Breakdown The following table summarizes key metrics for the major neighborhoods in 98155. Each pocket has unique dynamics that influence pricing, days on market, and buyer behavior. Neighborhood Median Price $/SqFt DOM Listings Market Feel Horizon View $1,175,000 $565 25 8 Fast-moving, supply-constrained premium Sheridan Beach $979,000 $462 25 11 Lifestyle-driven, strong…