Leading Advantage Realty

Leading Advantage Realty Leading Advantage Realty empowers REALTORS®, buyers and sellers with the leading advantage to close sales more efficiently and smoothly.

We provide buyers and sellers with the leading advantage to close sales more efficiently and smoothly! Our Values:
• Professionalism: We consistently utilize best practices, minimize liability, and have a reputation for being professional
• Integrity: We go above and beyond to protect and advocate for the best interests of our clients
• Service: We provide superior service that is memorable and re

ferable; we also volunteer in our local communities
• Growth: We continuously adapt and advance as the world and real estate industry evolve

Some of the communities we serve:
Federal Way, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Milton, Edgewood, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Puyallup, Tacoma and Fife

We are members of the Northwest MLS (NWMLS), as well as the Seattle-King County Realtors® and Tacoma-Pierce County Association of Realtors®. We are also a member of the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce and enjoy supporting other local small businesses!

Where Property Taxes Have Increased the Fastest: Nationally, median property taxes have increased by about 28% between 2...
05/29/2026

Where Property Taxes Have Increased the Fastest:
Nationally, median property taxes have increased by about 28% between 2019 and 2024. But in some fast-growing counties, the jump was far larger. Counties like Gallatin County, Mont., Pueblo County, Colo., and Putnam, St. Lucie and Citrus counties in Florida all saw property tax bills increase by more than 70% over that period. Many of these areas are not traditionally high-tax areas. Instead, they are fast-growing markets, showing how quickly housing-related costs have increased in some popular migration destinations.

REALTOR® Spotlight of the Month: Meagan Zimmerschied Meagan began volunteering at the Federal Way Food Bank with us Dece...
05/28/2026

REALTOR® Spotlight of the Month: Meagan Zimmerschied

Meagan began volunteering at the Federal Way Food Bank with us December 2025. She enjoys restocking the market shelves and refrigerators, and assisting clients with their food allocation and choices.

(253) 230-9321
MeaganZimmerschied.LeadingAdvantageRealty.com

Success isn't about working more hours -- it's about working on what matters most! At Leading Advantage Realty, we work ...
05/26/2026

Success isn't about working more hours -- it's about working on what matters most! At Leading Advantage Realty, we work smarter and focus on building relationships to grow our business. Interested? Register for our Career Seminar or contact us!

For more info and to register: LeadingAdvantageRealty.com/Career-Seminars

Largest Percent Gain: The national median single-family existing-home price rose 0.5% year-over-year to $404,300. All fi...
05/22/2026

Largest Percent Gain:
The national median single-family existing-home price rose 0.5% year-over-year to $404,300. All five top metro areas with the largest year-over-year price increases all recorded gains of at least 9.0%, with the largest gain reaching 12.0%.

National Housing Snapshot for April 2026: Existing-home sales increased by 0.2% in April 2026. Month-over-month sales in...
05/21/2026

National Housing Snapshot for April 2026:
Existing-home sales increased by 0.2% in April 2026. Month-over-month sales increased in the Midwest and South, were unchanged in the Northeast and declined in the West. On a year-over-year basis, sales rose in the South, were flat in the West, and fell in both the Northeast and Midwest.

“Despite mixed macroeconomic signals—including a record-high stock market and historically low consumer confidence—home sales were modestly boosted by the continued improvement in housing affordability,” said NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun. “Mortgage rates are lower from a year ago, and average income growth is outpacing home price gains.”

Yun continued, “Inventory still remains tight. Multiple offers, though not as intense as a few years ago, are still occurring. At the same time, days on market are lengthening on average, implying that consumers are taking their time before making decisions.”

Financing Misconceptions: Myth #1: You need a high credit score to qualify -- Buyers can qualify for government-backed ...
05/20/2026

Financing Misconceptions:

Myth #1: You need a high credit score to qualify -- Buyers can qualify for government-backed mortgages and other conventional loan programs with credit scores around 620 — and in some situations, there is no set minimum. The higher the credit score, the more options a buyer has to get a lower interest rate.

Myth #2: A 20% down payment is mandatory -- Many loans can require as little as 3% down for first-time buyers, while some VA and USDA loans don't have any down payment requirement.

Myth #3: Mortgage rates are the worst they've ever been -- The peak was actually in October 1981, when 30-year rates hit 18.6%. Rates have bounced around the 7% range in recent years and are currently in the 6.4% range after dipping briefly below 6% in late February.

Builder Warranties: What they cover and what they don't Builder warranties for new homes typically cover materials and w...
05/19/2026

Builder Warranties: What they cover and what they don't

Builder warranties for new homes typically cover materials and workmanship for six months to two years, while some extend up to 10 years for major structural defects. Home buyers should thoroughly review warranty details and consider additional home warranties for items not covered.

Read more: https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/builder-warranty/

Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during Q1 of 2026, according to the NAR's latest quarterly rep...
05/15/2026

Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during Q1 of 2026, according to the NAR's latest quarterly report. The national median single-family existing-home price rose 0.5% year-over-year to $404,300, down from 1.2% annual growth in the fourth quarter.

NWMLS Inventory Surges While Sales Slow and Prices Hold Steady: Housing supply continued to expand across the NWMLS serv...
05/14/2026

NWMLS Inventory Surges While Sales Slow and Prices Hold Steady:
Housing supply continued to expand across the NWMLS service area in April, with active listings rising 28.4% year over year and increasing more than 23% from March as the spring market gained momentum. While inventory expanded, market activity remained mixed: closed sales declined 3.7% year over year, even as showings and keybox accesses increased from both March and April 2025. The median sales price remained unchanged from a year ago at $650,000, reflecting a market with more choices for buyers but continued affordability constraints.

Mortgage rates remained elevated in April, with average rates slightly higher than in March, and the Federal Reserve held short-term rates steady, citing ongoing inflation pressures, including rising energy costs. Ongoing global uncertainty, including the war in Iran, continued to put upward pressure on interest rates and weigh on housing demand.

Steven Bourassa, director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the University of Washington, said, “We are continuing to see relatively weak demand in the NWMLS market area (as elsewhere in the U.S.), with listings substantially higher than a year earlier, transactions down almost 4%, and median prices unchanged. At the moment, it is difficult to see any improvement on the horizon with the Iran war stuck in a stalemate.”

Address

33515 10th Place S, Bldg 16, Federal Way
Federal Way, WA
98003

Telephone

+12532355012

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