Denise Seavitt Real Estate Broker

09/18/2026

The last few weeks have been full in the very best way! I celebrated my birthday in late August, completed an open water swim to raise money for the American Cancer Society, welcomed out-of-town guests and even squeezed in a quick weekend getaway.

I’ve been doing my best to make the most of these final summer days, whether that means taking on a new challenge, spending time with people I love or getting away for a change of scenery. It’s been a wonderful stretch of celebrations, adventures and time together, and I’m feeling very grateful as we begin to ease into fall!

09/13/2026

A home search often starts with the house itself, but the neighborhood is what shapes so much of your everyday life.

Maybe you want to be close to the water, walk to your favorite coffee shop, have trails nearby, shorten your commute, or live somewhere with a strong sense of community. Across Seattle, the Eastside, and the greater Puget Sound region, each neighborhood offers a different rhythm and set of possibilities.

The right location also deserves the same careful consideration as the property. Market conditions can vary significantly from one neighborhood to the next, and factors like transportation, green space, waterfront access, and proximity to major employment centers can help an area remain desirable over time.

If you’re ready to start exploring neighborhoods and homes, reach out to me. I’d love to help you narrow down the areas that fit the way you want to live and find the home that feels right once you get there.

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09/12/2026

There’s a new option for sellers preparing to bring a home to market, and it is worth understanding.

As of September 4, Northwest MLS now offers a First Look status. Think of it as a structured pre-launch period that gives sellers more flexibility while keeping the property visible to the broader brokerage community.

Here’s what that means in practical terms:

▪️ All brokers have access. First Look listings must be submitted to NWMLS and are available to its 30,000+ member brokers, so the property is not limited to one brokerage or a private network.

▪️ Sellers can market their home while still preparing it behind the scenes. A home may remain in First Look for up to 21 days while photography, staging, repairs, or other launch preparations are underway.

▪️ Showings are optional. Sellers can choose to allow buyers through the home during the First Look period or wait until the property officially moves to Active status.

▪️ Online exposure is flexible. Sellers can choose whether the listing appears across IDX real estate websites during First Look or use a more tailored public marketing approach.

▪️ The history is still there. Days spent in First Look and any pre-launch price adjustments remain available within NWMLS, giving brokers and their clients access to that information.

For sellers, this creates another way to thoughtfully prepare and introduce a property without sacrificing broad broker access. For buyers, it means there may be homes worth watching before they officially become Active.

If you are planning a sale or purchase and want to understand how First Look could affect your strategy, I’m always happy to talk through it with you.

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09/04/2026

If you’re looking for a Labor Day plan that gets you out of the house, make a morning of it in Puyallup and add a little house hunting along the way.

☕ Start with coffee at Fika
🍳 Head to egghole for breakfast
🌿 Spend a little time outside at Bradley Lake Park
🏡 Then come see me during my open house at 18613 98th Avenue E from 12–2 PM
🎡 If you want to keep the day going, the Washington State Fair makes an easy next stop

Inside this $488K home, the recently renovated kitchen is every bit as good as the photos suggest, with four bedrooms, 2.25 bathrooms, fresh updates throughout the 1,950 square-foot floor plan, and a tucked-away position at the end of the street that adds a welcome sense of privacy.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4iaeWKw

09/03/2026

Ballard has a way of making urban life feel wonderfully neighborhood-oriented, and this modern home puts so much of that experience close by. I am grateful that I could help my client purchase this beautifully designed standalone home, which checked all the right boxes, including light-filled living spaces, a flexible den, two designated parking spaces, and a rooftop deck with city and Mount Rainier views.

I am thrilled to welcome my client home to one of Seattle’s most fun and distinctive neighborhoods. From favorite cafés and breweries to Golden Gardens, there’s plenty to enjoy!

📍2234 NW 62nd Street, Seattle, WA 98107
🏡 3 Beds | 2.25 Baths | 1,923 Sq. Ft.
💲 Sold for $1,030,000
🤝 Buyer-Represented
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yjmgIK

08/26/2026

Celebrating National Dog Day in good company with my two pups, Ruby and Cooper.

08/21/2026

Wherever you want to live next, there’s a place for it here.

The Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty New Developments portfolio spans the best of Pacific Northwest living—from mountain escapes and waterfront residences to sophisticated city addresses.

SUNCADIA SOCIAL | Cle Elum — Mountain living, reimagined.
TERMINAL ONE | Salmon Bay — Waterfront living for collectors.
HARBOR 26 | Eastlake — Modern townhomes by the water.
GRAYSTONE | First Hill — Modern design meets timeless character.
WATERFRONT COLLECTION | Bellingham — Life along the waterfront.
MARI | Bellevue — Elevated downtown living.
INFINITY SHORE CLUB | Alki — Resort-inspired beachside living.

Seven destinations. One exceptional portfolio.

Reach out to me if you're ready to explore opportunities at any of these properties.

08/14/2026

What a sweet opportunity in Silver Creek.

This beautifully maintained four-bedroom home is tucked at the end of a dead-end street with no neighbor on one side, giving it an added sense of privacy. Fresh interior paint, newer carpet, and an updated bathroom make it easy to settle right in. But the pièce de résistance is the recently renovated kitchen. Seriously, you may never want to leave it. It has been thoughtfully designed from top to bottom with the kind of smart, beautiful details that make cooking, entertaining, and simply gathering at home that much better.

Beyond your front door, Silver Creek offers neighborhood parks, play areas, and sport courts for recreation and connection.

I’ll be at the home all weekend and would love to show you around:

🗓️ Friday, August 14, 3–5 PM
🗓️ Saturday, August 15, 11 AM–1 PM
🗓️ Sunday, August 16, 12–2 PM

Come see the kitchen everyone will be talking about, explore the rest of this lovely home, and get a feel for the Silver Creek community. You may just fall in love. Reach out anytime with questions!

📍18613 98th Avenue E, Puyallup
🏡 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1,950 Sq. Ft.
💲 Offered at $499,950
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08/14/2026

Come check out this fab new listing today! 4 bedroom home with fresh interior paint, newer carpet and a BRAND NEW KITCHEN! Listed at $499,950

08/07/2026

Sometimes the next chapter at home begins with reimagining the space you already know so well. A brighter kitchen, a more functional floor plan, an ADU for family or income, or a backyard designed for long summer evenings can meaningfully change how a home supports your life.

Renovation financing may offer a way to fund those improvements without relying entirely on cash savings. Movement Mortgage outlines several options, including HELOCs, cash-out refinancing, renovation-specific credit lines, and mortgages that combine a home purchase with the cost of planned improvements. The right approach depends on your equity, current mortgage, budget, local values, and long-term plans.

If you are weighing whether to renovate or move, I would be happy to help you look at the real estate side of that decision and connect you with a qualified lending professional.

Does your dream home need a dream renovation? Whether you’re planning to modernize an outdated kitchen, add an ADU, replace a roof, or completely transform a fixer-upper, financing your renovation doesn’t have to mean draining your savings. Movement Mortgage dives into several financing options ...