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Sold by Arielle Albinger I’m a local Realtor @ Real Broker, here in the greater Seattle area. I can’t wait to help you find your dream home! I absolutely love Real Estate!

I started in this business in 2011 negotiating short sales. We had typically 150 listings at a time, and I was closing 12-17 transactions a month. I learned a lot about the world of real estate during those first 2 years. I then went on to discover my passion for the more traditional side of residential, and have been successfully growing my business each year. I pride myself in outstanding client service, availability, professionalism, detailed communication, skills as a negotiator, & keeping my clients' best interest first and foremost in ever decision. I strongly believe that it’s not only my duty to represent my clients in the best way, but also to educate you through every step of the process. I market homes to sell in the least amount of time, for the most amount of money as a listing agent, and prepare my buyers for the current situation of the market, and offer them variety of strong negotiation tactics to win. I arm my clients with the latest market insights and specialized neighborhood analysis, to insure you are making the best decisions possible with buying and selling your biggest assets.

10/04/2026

They don't build em like this anymore. 🏛️ Literally - L'Amourita is a protected Seattle Historic Landmark!

Spanish Mission style. Box beam ceilings. Mahogany-inlaid oak floors. Original windows.

This condo is the grand dame of the building. A sun-drenched SE corner end unit that runs the full length of the building.

The kitchen? Checkerboard limestone and marble inlays. Luxury appliances. In-unit washer/dryer. Storage for days.

Then a clawfoot tub. Double doors. Exposed brick. Lake views. 🌅

💡 Buyer tip: Comparing a co-op to a condo? Look at what the dues cover. Here, they include property taxes and utilities. That can change your monthly math completely.

📍 Eastlake, minutes from Capitol Hill, downtown not to mention the restaurants which include Mioposto, Sushi Kappo Tamura, coffee shops, and parks.

Vintage charm. Modern comfort. A home to stay in for the long haul.

👉 Comment "2901" or DM me for details and a private showing.

10/02/2026

Your next home could come with a 3% interest rate already attached. 👀

Most buyers and most sellers have no idea this exists! It’s both an amazing listing perk and a highly coveted buying strategy!

Picture this:
An owner locked in a 2.75% rate back in 2021.
Today’s rates? Way higher.
What if the new buyer could take over this loan, rate and all?

That’s called an assumable mortgage.
And it could save the buyer hundreds a month.

Here’s what you need to know (both sellers and buyers)

✅ FHA and VA loans are already assumable. Buyers can take over a seller’s existing rate and balance if they qualify.

✅ Conventional loans are next. Lenders and industry leaders are exploring ways to make low-rate loans transferable or portable.

✅ You’ll need to cover the equity gap. That’s the difference between the sale price and the loan balance, paid in cash or with a second loan at current mortgage rates

✅ Ask before you tour. Not every listing advertises an assumable loan. Your agent can find out.

Buying a home in the Seattle area?? The right strategy matters as much as the right house.

💬 DM me “RATE” and I’ll help you find homes with assumable loans.
📌 Save this for when you start your home search.

Arielle Albinger | REALTOR® | Real Broker LLC

The seller paid $12,368 so my buyer could pay LESS each month on the mortgage! We closed today. Here’s the exact breakdo...
09/30/2026

The seller paid $12,368 so my buyer could pay LESS each month on the mortgage! We closed today. Here’s the exact breakdown!👇

Instead of cutting the price, we negotiated a 3-2-1 rate buydown.

Year 1: 4.825% rate
Year 2: 5.825% rate
Year 3 and on: 6.825%
(You hope by end of year 2 or 3 rates have normalized and you can re-finance)

That’s about $669 a month in savings in year one.
And $342 a month in year two.

Why does this beat a price drop?
A $12K price cut barely changes your monthly payment.
A buydown puts real money back in your pocket right away.

💡 Buyers: ask for seller concessions in your offer

💡 Sellers: a buydown can attract more offers without lowering your listing price

The best deals aren’t always about price.
They’re about strategy.

Thinking about buying or selling in the Seattle area? DM me “BUYDOWN” and I’ll show you how this could work for you.

09/30/2026

Everyone's waiting for rates to drop. That might be the most expensive mistake you make. 👇

Here's what I watched happen in 2021

*Rates were under 3%.
*Buyers were thrilled
*Then they lost 5, 8, 10 offers in a row.
*Waived inspections and most contingencies
*Paid $50K-500K over asking.
*Some are still underwater on those homes.

Low rates didn't make buying easy.
They made it a bidding war.

Right now, it's different.
Less competition.
More negotiating power.
Sellers are paying closing costs and buying down your rate

📌 Here's how to use this market:
✔️ Ask for seller concessions. A 2-1 buydown can save you hundreds a month
✔️ Keep your inspection - Negotiate repairs
✔️ Buy the house, not the rate. You can refinance later. You can't renegotiate the price

When rates drop, the buyers come back.
And so do the bidding wars.

So which would you choose? 7% with leverage, or 5% with 10 other buyers? Drop your answer below 👇

📩 Thinking about buying in the Seattle area? DM me "BUY" and let's build your strategy.

09/28/2026

Most Seattle condos under $700K make you choose: a view, parking, or the location. This one doesn’t👇

Picture this. Coffee in hand. Sun over Lake Union. The Space Needle and the Olympics framing your living room.

That’s just a regular old Tuesday here!

Inside this Eastlake condo for sale:

✔️ 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths
✔️ In-unit laundry
✔️Private patio
✔️ Secured garage with your own parking spot
✔️ Low HOA dues in a well-funded building

You're minutes from light rail, I-5, UW, Children's Hospital, and Downtown. Eastlake's cafés and waterfront are right outside.

💡 Buyer tip: Before you buy any Seattle condo, ask for the HOA reserve study. A well-funded building means fewer surprise assessments later. This one checks that box.

💡 Bonus tip: Dedicated garage parking in a walkable neighborhood like Eastlake adds real resale value.

Save this for your home search, or DM me "EASTLAKE" for a private showing. 🔑

Visit www.eastlakeviewcondo.com for all other details!
📍 Eastlake, Seattle WA
🏡 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,004 SQFT
💰 $650,000
🏢 $452/mo HOA

09/23/2026

Everyone’s waiting for spring.
That’s exactly why you shouldn’t. 🍂

Here’s what most buyers don’t realize:
When the market slows down, it’s a great time to be a buyer!

Last fall, I watched buyers win homes that would’ve had multiple offers in April.

Fewer competing buyers. More motivated sellers. Real room to negotiate.

Fall is your quiet advantage.

Here’s how to use it:

🏡 Tour now. See how homes handle PNW rain, drainage, roofs, and all.

💰 Ask for more. Seller credits, repairs, and price cuts are on the table.

📋 Get pre-approved today so you can move when the right one hits.

📅 Close before the holidays and be settled before spring prices climb.

Spring buyers get competition.
Fall buyers get options.

Thinking about buying a home in the Seattle area? Let’s tour!
📩 DM me “FALL” or tap the link in bio.

09/22/2026

Buying a house feels a lot like this ride!

A little wild. A lot of fun. And when you finally land? The view is worth every second.

Here’s the truth about the housing market — It’s a rollercoaster

But here’s what nobody tells you — the buyers who win aren’t the ones who wait for it to feel “safe.” They’ve worked hard to save, they strap in, trust their agent, and ride it!

📍 3 tips if you’re buying in today’s market:

1️⃣ Get pre-approved BEFORE you fall in love with a home

2️⃣ Move with intention on the right listing

3️⃣ Work with an agent who knows the local market inside and out

Thinking about buying or selling in the Seattle area? Let’s talk strategy. 👇

📩 DM “HOME” or reach out at soldbyariellea.com

09/19/2026

Rates just crossed 7%. And that’s GREAT news!! 👀

Stay with me.

When rates go up, fewer buyers compete. Sellers get nervous. Homes sit longer.

That’s your leverage.

Here’s what most buyers miss: you can ask the seller to pay toward your rate buydown.

Why does it matter?

On a $500K loan, every 1% drop in your rate saves roughly $330 a month. That’s real money back in your pocket, every month.

How to use it:

✅ Ask for seller concessions in your offer
✅ Compare a buydown vs. a price reduction
✅ Plan w/ your lender and agent on the right strategy for you
✅ Work with an agent who knows how to negotiate!

I’ve helped buyers across Washington do exactly this! The right strategy can change your whole monthly payment.

💬 Comment “RATE” or DM me to see how this works for your budget

📍 Serving Seattle, King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, Skagit & Island counties

09/17/2026

I feel very fortunate that my workday consists of drives like these on beautiful days in 📍Seattle!

I truly love what I do - I get to be a little social - I get to be a little admin-y - I get to be out on the road - I get to run my business the way it feels good to me to run it! I feel very humbled at the life I have!

Thank you for supporting me!

09/15/2026

Lake Union views for under $650,000? 👀
This Eastlake gem with VIEWS is still active!

📍 2713 Boylston Ave E #201, Eastlake, Seattle

Here’s the thing about Eastlake: it’s one of Seattle’s most underrated pockets. Walkable, waterfront, close to everything — but somehow still flies under the radar compared to Capitol Hill or Ballard.

This home has:
🛏️ 2 spacious bedrooms
🛁 2 full bathrooms
🌊 Views of Lake Union / Gas Works Park / The Space Needle
📍 Steps from Eastlake’s best coffee shops & restaurants

If you’re house hunting in Seattle right now, here’s a tip: don’t sleep on condos with a view. They hold value differently than standard units — and inventory like this doesn’t sit long once buyers actually see it in person.

Tap the link in bio or DM me “EASTLAKE” for a private showing. 📩

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