Sandy Nicholls - Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc.

09/21/2026

Window repair vs. replacement: How to know which your home needs

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Wondering whether to repair or replace your windows? Learn the 5 key factors that determine the best choice for your home. Get expert guidance from Mr. Handyman.

09/18/2026

Sellers are cutting prices to meet buyers where they’re at

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You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

09/16/2026

37 creative space-saving storage ideas for small spaces

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Discover 37 creative space-saving storage ideas for small spaces, including clever closet storage, built-in shelving, hidden organization, and smart solutions for making every corner work harder.

09/15/2026

Real Estate Terms

FIXED-RATE MORTGAGE
A mortgage with an interest rate that does not change during the entire term of the loan.

09/15/2026

Seattle cooled noticeably in August but still held its competitive edge. The median residential sold price dropped to $920,000, down 8% from both July and a year ago. Even so, nearly a quarter of homes still sold above asking, while 41% required a price cut first, reflecting a market that provides more incentive for sellers to price strategically and more room for buyers to negotiate. Homes still moved quickly, with 72% going under contract within 30 days. DM me to talk through what this means for you.

09/14/2026

5 crucial steps to take before buying your first home

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5 Crucial Steps to Take Before Buying Your First Home Keys, portrait and mature couple in new home with bonding, happiness and love in marriage. Hug, smile and man with woman for relationship with property investment together for moving at real estate When you decide you are ready to buy a home, the...

09/14/2026

The Eastside’s inventory eased back in August after peaking at a decade high, as buyer activity picked up and started absorbing some of that supply. The median residential sold price fell to $1,445,721, down 8% from July and 6% from last year. Nearly half of homes sold only after a price drop, adding to buyers’ negotiating power, though sellers who price appropriately can still find success — nearly a quarter of homes sold above or at asking price. Let’s connect and talk through what today’s trends mean for you.

09/11/2026

Today’s starter homes hide massive remodel costs buyers need to budget for

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If you want to buy an existing starter home, the listing price is just the start of the financial investment, depending on the needed repairs.

09/09/2026

Big investors are backing off and that’s your opening

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For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

09/08/2026

"I would like to thank Sandy Nicholls for her efforts on selling my house and share my experience! Sandy had a recommendation for a stager and they did a wonderful job. She also used an excellent photographer who did a very professional job. Another detail, Sandy knew exactly when to put our listing on the market, right after spring break for maximum exposure. After six days on the market Sandy had already planned to review offers with us. There were multiple offers to review and my home sold for over asking price. Sandy followed up on financing and kept me well informed right through closing. I have been a home builder for many years (50+) and this was by far the smoothest closing I have ever experienced. This was especially appreciated since this was my own home! Thank you Sandy!" - Seller - Snohomish