Edmond Bondoc from Edmonds Real Estate

05/29/2026

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.



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You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/28/2026

The Truth About Affordability Today

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.



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Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/27/2026

After walking through hundreds of homes, I’ve seen just about every renovation trend out there.

Some renovations boost your value.. And some quietly hurt it when it’s time to sell.

Here are 6 renovations that can actually lower your resale value 👇

1. Removing the only bathtub → Buyers with kids or pets want at least one tub in the home. Pulling it out shrinks your buyer pool fast.

2. Over improving the kitchen → A $80k kitchen in a $500k neighborhood won’t get you $80k back. Match the block, not Pinterest.

3. DIY projects → Crooked tile, uneven paint lines, sketchy electrical.. buyers notice everything and assume the worst about what they can’t see.

4. Turning bedrooms into closets or gyms → A 3-bed listed as a 2-bed loses serious value on paper. Keep the bedroom count.

5. Choosing carpet over LVP or hardwood → Carpet looks dated the second it goes in. Hard surfaces win every time on resale.

6. Ultra trendy paint or wallpaper → Bold green kitchens and floral accent walls scare off 90% of buyers. Neutral sells.

Thinking of selling in Edmonds soon? DM me before you renovate and I’ll tell you what it’s worth.

05/24/2026

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

Builder incentives and lower new home prices are working to your advantage in a way they haven't in years. Want to see what's available in your area and what kind of deal a builder may be willing to make? Let's connect.



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If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

05/23/2026

You've probably heard that mortgage debt in America just hit an all-time high. And that's true.
But here's what the headline leaves out.

Equity is also near an all-time high. And at $34.1 trillion, it's more than double the $14.4 trillion in debt.

That's a good thing. It means most homeowners own far more than they owe. So, they have a real financial cushion right now.

That’s something homeowners didn’t have during the crash of 2008. Back then, people owed more than their homes were worth. Today, it’s just the opposite.

Homeowners are in a much better position, and the housing market is on stronger footing than the headlines suggest.



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05/22/2026

Nearly 40% of potential sellers say they're planning to offer concessions this year – up from 30% in 2025.

That increase means you could see more flexibility on things like sellers covering your closing costs, adjusting the price, or making repairs.

But what’s worth asking for and what’s a long shot will vary depending on where you’re looking. That’s where I can help.

DM me and let's talk about what concessions make sense in our market. Because, for buyers, the right ask could save you thousands.



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05/21/2026

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

Record mortgage debt makes for a scary headline. But context matters.

Equity is near an all-time high, home values have surged, and the vast majority of homeowners are in a position of real financial strength. The conditions that made 2008 a crisis simply don't exist right now.

If you're wondering what all of this means for your situation, whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of the market, reach out anytime. No pressure, just answers.



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You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high.

05/19/2026

Use This Paint Color If You're Selling Your Home

05/18/2026

What To Buy To Save Hundreds on Your Energy Bill 💵

05/17/2026

80% of homeowners still expect to get their asking price or more when they sell. But right now, only about 40% actually do.

That might sound surprising, but it’s not. It’s normal.

The issue is where those outdating pricing expectations are coming from.

Some sellers are still pricing high just to “see what happens.” And that strategy doesn’t work now that inventory has grown.

When a house is priced above where it should be today, buyers don’t negotiate. They move on to other options.

That’s when homes sit, and sellers have to slash prices – sometimes below what they could’ve gotten if they’d just priced right from the start.

That’s why the sellers getting the best results right now are doing something different.

They’re pricing at (or even slightly below) market value from day 1. Because that’s what creates demand early and puts you in a position to sell faster… and potentially for more.

So...



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