Laura Hinds Realty Group

10/16/2026

This event is going to be great! Can't wait to see everyone

Next Week! DEALBREAKER OR NOT? 🏡
Presented by Women’s Council of REALTORS Seattle Metro
🔍 An inspection turns up an issue. Now what?
Repair it? Ask for a credit? Renegotiate? Get another opinion? Walk away? Or realize… this is simply part of owning a home?

Join Women’s Council of REALTORS® Seattle Metro for DEALBREAKER OR NOT? — The Buyer’s Market Inspection Playbook, an interactive conversation about how agents can use inspections to protect value, create negotiating leverage, and keep good transactions together.

Brandon Brockway Ring and the Key Inspection Services team will bring us real-world inspection findings and scenarios, and our panel of WCR agents will tackle them from both sides of the table — buyer AND seller.Then we’ll add the financing piece: How can credits, closing costs, rate buydowns and preserving a buyer’s cash change the solution?Because the same inspection finding could be…
🔴 A true dealbreaker
🔎 Something that needs further investigation
🤝 Negotiating leverage
💰 A potential hidden-equity opportunity
🏡 Or simply routine homeownership

And THAT is where an experienced agent can make all the difference

Wednesday, October 21 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Movement Mortgage – Seattle (2701 Eastlake Ave East, Ste 105)
🥂 Networking • Drinks • Snacks • Real-world discussion

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Come ready to weigh in because we’re going to ask the room:

DEALBREAKER… OR NOT? 👀

10/16/2026

Things that go bump in the night: 5 signs and sounds of structural damage to look out for in fall

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It's spooky season, but for homeowners, creaks, squeaks, and cracks likely mean a bigger problem with your house than ghosts.

10/15/2026

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss

10/14/2026

Before the leaves starts falling, contractors say to check your gutters for these common problems

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10/13/2026

"Laura really truly goes above and beyond, and it's quite obvious that she cares a great deal for her clients. We had previously purchased a house - the agent was not like Laura in any way. We barely spoke to her and really didn't feel like she was on our team like we did with Laura. We had no idea what working with a good agent was like ... and now Laura's set the bar very very high. We won't work with a different agent again. We couldn't recommend her more!" - Buyer - Renton, WA (4 of 4)

10/12/2026

Hoping for (or dreading) a housing crash? The experts just weighed in.

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Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

10/12/2026

🏡 MONDAY MARKET UPDATE | West Seattle + Alki
🍂 October 12, 2026

Happy Monday! The fall market is keeping us on our toes, and this week's numbers tell an interesting story!

📍 WEST SEATTLE
Inventory climbed to 352 active listings, up 11 from last week. We saw 21 homes go under contract and 18 closed sales, while the median asking price held steady at $735,000.

📍 ALKI
Closer to the beach, inventory remained steady at 37 active listings, with 2 homes going pending. The median asking price is holding at $995,000, and average days on market dipped slightly to 77.

💡 So, what does this mean?

Buyers are gaining a little more breathing room, especially across West Seattle, with more homes to choose from and opportunities to be thoughtful about their next move.

For sellers, homes are still moving, but pricing, presentation, and patience continue to be key. Buyers are paying attention to value, and making a great first impression matters!

As I always say, real estate is hyper-local! What's happening across West Seattle may look very different from what's happening right here in Alki—or even on your particular street.

Thinking about buying, selling, or just curious about your home's value? I'd love to chat! 💙

Relationships that last. Homes you love.

10/09/2026

The rise of backyard recreation spaces in modern home design

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10/09/2026

📊 Pierce County Market Report | September / October 2026
Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market, knowing the numbers helps you make smart moves.

Here’s what happened in Pierce County real estate last month ⬇️

🏡 New Listings: 1,314
📆 Average Days on Market: 48
📑 Pending Listings: 900
✅ Closed Listings: 933
💰 Average Sale Price: $612,346

📍Wondering what this means for your home or your future plans?
Let’s chat! I’ll create a custom market snapshot just for your neighborhood.

📱 Laura Hinds
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