Team Abolafia Real Estate

06/03/2026

Summer fun is officially kicking off across Snohomish County ☀️ From family festivals and berry picking to adrenaline filled races and local traditions, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the month of June around the community. Check out these local happenings to add to your calendar:

June 4-7 - Midsummer Classic Arabian Horse Show at the Evergreen State Fair Grounds Monroe https://www.evergreenfair.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2411&month=6&year=2026&day=27&calType=0

June 13 - BECU Figure 8 Nationals at Evergreen Speedway https://evergreenspeedway.com/events/saturday-june-13th-2026-becu-figure-8-nationals/

June 18-21 - Marysville Strawberry Festival https://www.marysvillestrawberryfest.com/

ongoing - Baby Animals and Berries Festival https://www.swanstrailfarms.com/events.aspx?id=396708

06/02/2026

Windermere's Q1 Western Washington housing update shows a spring market that is continuing to shift toward balanced conditions. 🌿🏡 Inventory across the region is up significantly year over year, with active listings rising about 30% and new listings increasing as more sellers enter the market. While closed sales have softened slightly compared to last year, pending sales are still showing growth, signaling continued underlying demand. Prices remain relatively stable overall, with modest adjustments depending on the county, including flat pricing in Snohomish and slight softening in parts of King County. The market is showing a more strategic, less competitive pace than recent years. For personalized ideas and guidance, don't hesitate to reach out!

April 2026 Seattle housing market update: inventory surges, home prices soften, and buyers gain leverage across Northwest MLS this spring.

06/01/2026

Just Sold on Camano Island 🌊✨

This beautiful custom home with sweeping water views officially closed yesterday!!

From the open concept living spaces and sun filled interiors to the incredible sunsets from the private primary suite deck, this property offered the kind of Pacific Northwest lifestyle buyers dream about.

Located on the sought after north end of Camano Island, this home combined peaceful island living with easy access to I 5, making it a truly special opportunity. Congratulations to all involved on a successful sale 🤍

05/30/2026

OPEN HOUSE this Weekend 🏡

20489 Rustic View Rd SE, Monroe
Sat&Sun | May 30&31 | 1-4 PM

If you've been searching for a home with room to grow, gather, and truly make your own, this Monroe gem deserves a spot on your weekend schedule.

With 4 bedrooms, over 3,000 square feet, a flexible floor plan, a spacious bonus room, and a fully fenced backyard, there's space here for everything from movie nights and home offices to summer BBQs and backyard play.

Come explore all that The Farm at Woods Creek has to offer. Hope to see you there! ✨

05/29/2026

NEW LISTING + OPEN HOUSE 🏡✨

Looking for space to spread out without sacrificing convenience? Welcome to The Farm at Woods Creek in Monroe.

With over 3,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, a flexible main floor room, expansive living spaces, and a huge upstairs bonus area, this home offers the versatility today's buyers are looking for. The fully fenced backyard is ready for summer gatherings, gardening, pets, and relaxing evenings outdoors.

Join us this weekend and see it for yourself:

📍 20489 Rustic View Rd SE, Monroe
🗓 Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Close to parks, trails, schools, shopping, and dining, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, functionality, and location. We'd love to see you there!

05/28/2026

PENDING ✨ So excited for my sellers on their Maple Rock home in Lake Stevens! The right buyer came along for this beautiful home, featuring a spacious open layout, chef’s kitchen, flexible living spaces, and a dreamy primary suite. Excited for what’s next for my clients.

05/27/2026

Pending in the Greystone community!

Privacy, space, and a cul-de-sac setting made this Kent home an easy standout. Backing to mature trees and filled with fresh updates, this move in ready property quickly captured buyer attention.

With 4 bedrooms, a massive bonus room, flexible work from home space, and no HOA, this home delivered the kind of functionality and lifestyle buyers are searching for right now.

Excited for my clients 🤍

05/26/2026

This spring market is bringing something buyers have been waiting for: more options!!! 🌿🏡 Inventory is growing across many markets, giving buyers a lot more breathing room and more opportunities to find the right fit without the intensity we’ve seen the last few years. For sellers trying to compete, well prepared and thoughtfully priced homes are still standing out and attracting strong interest. Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on the market, this shift is creating some exciting possibilities this season. Let's get in contact to evaluate your options!

Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend 🇺🇸 Whether you’re spending it hosting friends in the backyard, heading to the lake, exploring the PNW, or simply enjoying a quiet day at home, today is also a reminder to pause and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Grateful for the freedom to gather, celebrate, and create memories in the places we get to call home.

05/21/2026

Big shifts are happening in the housing market, and they could create real opportunity for buyers and sellers. Demand for senior housing is surging nationwide, with occupancy reaching 92% in 2025, and developers are rapidly expanding 55 plus and active adult communities to meet the need for more downsizing options. Why this matters for the broader market is huge: as more of these housing choices come online, it can help unlock larger homes that have been held off the market, creating more inventory and better balance across all price points. It’s an important trend to watch, especially here in the Seattle and Eastside markets where supply continues to be a key factor. 🏡

For many baby boomers, downsizing isn’t a straightforward option. Much of the country has a limited supply of small, reasonably priced homes, and a growing wave of senior housing investments is expected to offer alternatives outside of traditional retirement communities. The demand is there. Senio...