Melissa Southam, Evergreen NW Real Estate, Bushnell Real Estate Solutions

04/30/2026

Located at the Townhomes At Kirkland, you can choose to live where most people vacation at an amazing price point! Live the downtown Kirkland lifestyle! Stroll 2 blocks to Lake WA. Grab a coffee at your favorite cafe, spend an afternoon at the community pool or hit the pickleball courts. Walk to the summer concert series at Marina Park, catch a play at the Performance Center or get lost in a book at the library. Pick up fresh groceries at the flagship QFC or PCC. Don't feel like cooking? So many dining experiences to choose from! Ready for a night out? Happy Hour is just around the corner or hop on local transit for a quick ride to Seattle or Bellevue.

Don’t miss out—view more: https://evergreennwre.com/d8rd9g8o

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01/30/2026

Don't Wait! Date the Rate and Marry the House 💕

12/17/2025

Thinking About Buying or Refinancing in Washington?
If you're buying, it's a huge step. If you're refinancing, it's your hard-earned equity on the line. Either way, seeing all these numbers can be overwhelming. What does it all really mean for you?
You shouldn't just be sold a loan—you should understand it. Our job is to explain your options clearly so you can feel confident and empowered in your decision.
Whether you're a first-time buyer using an FHA or VA loan, or you're looking to tap into your equity, we're here to make the process simple and transparent. Let's find the loan that truly fits your life.
👉 Ready for clarity, not a sales pitch? Get a personalized estimate today. It only takes a few minutes!

12/11/2025

Your Equity Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

If you haven’t had someone help you understand the value of your home this year, now’s the perfect time to take another look. It doesn’t mean you have to sell. But it does mean you’ll at least know what you could be working with – and how far that number can take you.

If you want a custom professional equity assessment, let’s connect.

A lot of people are asking the same thing right now: “Is it even a good time to sell?” And the truth may come as a bit of a surprise...

12/10/2025

Selling during the winter might not get the same buzz as the spring, but it quietly gives sellers an edge most people don’t know about.

History shows the number of homes for sale usually dips this time of year. And that means one big thing for you: less competition from other sellers.

Fewer homes available = more eyes on yours.

If you’ve been considering a move, listing before the spring surge could put your house in a much better position.

Curious what selling this winter could look like? Send me a message and let’s talk it through.

12/09/2025

The Winter Buyer and Seller Guides Are Here

The Winter Buyer and Seller Guides are here. Let’s connect so you can get the latest digital copies of these guides.

12/07/2025

Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

Life doesn’t wait for the perfect rate. Maybe you shouldn’t either.

With mortgage rates down from their peak and forecast to dip slightly more in 2026, moving may be more feasible than you think. If you’re ready to see what’s possible in our market, let’s talk.

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.”

12/06/2025

Some more homeowners are finally making their move, even if it means giving up that 3% mortgage.

Data from the FHFA shows the share of homeowners with rates under 3% is shrinking slightly, while more are taking on rates above 6%. Sure, some of the people with rates above 6% are first-time buyers, but others are people just like you who decided to move anyways.

Why? Because life doesn’t wait for perfect timing.
Families grow, jobs change, priorities shift, and a house that once fit perfectly may not fit at all anymore.

And with mortgage rates easing from earlier highs and forecast to dip slightly more in 2026, moving is becoming a little easier again.

If you’ve been holding off, maybe it’s time to ask: Is your low rate worth staying somewhere that no longer fits your life?

DM me if you want to talk through your options or see what's out there in your price point.

12/05/2025

People are going to talk about the housing market when they get together this holiday season. And you’re going to hear a lot of different opinions.

Make sure you’re getting your information from a true expert. Here are the real answers to the top 3 questions that may be on your mind:

“Will I be able to find a home if I want to move?”
Yes, there are more homes for sale now than there have been in years, giving buyers more options and sellers more places to go.

“Should I wait for prices to come down?”
Experts aren’t projecting a big decline. While prices will always vary by area, nationally they’re expected to keep rising for at least the next 5 years.

“Will I ever be able to afford a house?”
Affordability is slowly improving as mortgage rates ease and price growth cools, making monthly payments a bit more manageable than they were even just a few months ago.

Clear answers = confident decisions

If you have questions, need more information...

12/04/2025

Online searches for “homes for sale” are up more than 20% since last year.

Now, that doesn’t mean buyers are flooding the market. But it does mean interest is picking back up.

If you’ve been wondering whether anyone’s even looking right now, this is your sign the market isn’t frozen.

There are buyers out there doing their homework and preparing for their next move.

If you want your house in front of those people, let’s talk strategy.