Team Horgan

10/19/2026

Want to boost your home’s curb appeal? A fresh coat of paint can make ALL the difference!

Whether you’re thinking about selling this fall or getting your home ready for the spring market, choosing the right exterior paint color can help your home make a great first impression. And yes, curb appeal matters!

Here are our Top 5 Exterior Paint Colors for Seattle Homes that we love for style, timeless appeal, and resale potential.

•Warm greige with creamy white trim
•Muted sage green with warm white trim
•Warm white with black or bronze accents
•Charcoal and deep gray
•Blue-gray and slate blue

But here’s the thing, not every color works for every home! Your home’s architecture, roof, landscaping, lighting, and neighborhood all play a role in choosing the right shade.

Before you invest in a fresh coat of paint, let Team Horgan come by and help you choose a color that complements your home and appeals to today’s buyers.

Thinking about selling now or next spring? Let’s make sure your home puts its best face forward!

📩 DM us before you paint! We’d love to help you make smart updates that boost curb appeal and get your home market-ready.

10/17/2026

BIG APPRAISAL UPDATES ARE COMING! What Seattle Home Buyers & Sellers Need to Know~

Starting November 2, 2026, new appraisal reporting requirements known as UAD 3.6 will become mandatory for new appraisal reports submitted through the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appraisal system. So, what does this mean for you? 👇

The goal is to modernize how home appraisals are documented, with a more detailed, flexible, and consistent reporting format. The way your appraisal report looks may change, but that doesn’t automatically mean your home’s value will increase or decrease.

What Seattle Home Sellers Should Know:
• Keep a list of recent home improvements and upgrades.
• Make sure your home’s features and condition are accurately documented.
• Understand that comparable home sales and current Seattle real estate market conditions still matter.
• Work with your real estate broker to help provide relevant property information to the appraiser.

What Seattle Home Buyers Should Know:
• Your lender may use the new appraisal format for your transaction.
• Appraisal timing and lender readiness may affect your closing timeline.
• The appraised value still matters when securing a mortgage.
• If an appraisal contains a significant error or overlooks important information, ask your lender about a possible reconsideration of value.

✨ The bottom line: These are changes to how appraisals are reported—not a guarantee of a higher or lower home value. Being prepared and working with an experienced real estate team can help you navigate the process with confidence!

📍 Buying or selling a home in Seattle, West Seattle, or the surrounding Puget Sound area? Let’s chat!

Joe & Julie Horgan | Team Horgan Real Estate Brokers
Your local Seattle real estate experts!

10/01/2026

🍂 Hello October

October is here, and we’re ready for ALL the fall things! From Oktoberfest to pumpkins, apples and spooky season, there’s plenty to enjoy around the Seattle area.

🍺 Oktoberfest West Seattle
🍎 Go Apple Picking
🍁 Take a Fall-Foliage Drive
👻 Visit a Haunted Attraction
🎃 Try a Nighttime Pumpkin Experience

What about Seattle real estate this fall?
We’re seeing a more balanced market, with more inventory giving buyers additional choices and negotiating room. Sellers can still do well, but pricing and presentation matter more than ever. And remember, if mortgage rates eventually come down, more buyers may jump back into the market, which can also bring more competition and put upward pressure on home prices.

Whether you’re house hunting or simply enjoying the season, October is a great time to get out and explore Seattle!

09/30/2026

A little behind-the-scenes real estate win! Our buyers just closed on their new Green Lake home and we went UNDER CONTRACT completely OFF MARKET!

Sometimes the best opportunities aren’t sitting on Zillow or Redfin waiting for you to find them. This is where local connections, relationships with other brokers, and knowing what our buyers are looking for can make all the difference.

And a HUGE shoutout to our preferred lenders, Stephanie Maulding and her team, for coming in to save the day and helping get this amazing home across the finish line! We truly couldn’t have done it without you!

We’re so excited for our buyers and their next chapter in this amazing Greenlake neighborhood!

Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s talk about what opportunities might be out there for YOU—on or off the market.

09/15/2026

I know it technically still says summer on the calendar, but my chunky sweaters are telling me otherwise. 😉

FALL IS IN THE AIR! 🎃🍎🍂

One of our favorite things about living in West Seattle and the greater Seattle area is having so many fun local events right in our backyard! If you’re looking for things to do in Seattle this fall, here are three worth adding to your calendar:

🍷 West Seattle W**e Walk
📍 West Seattle Junction
Enjoy an evening strolling through the Junction, visiting local businesses and sampling wines from Pacific Northwest wineries. A perfect fall night out! 🍷

🐟 Fishermen’s Fall Festival
📍 Fishermen’s Terminal
Think fresh seafood, live music, family-friendly activities and plenty of Seattle waterfront fun. A great way to enjoy one of Seattle’s most unique neighborhoods!

🎃 Great Pumpkin B**r Festival
📍 Georgetown
Pumpkin beers, fall vibes, costumes and good times! 🍺🎃 If you’re looking for a fun Seattle fall activity for adults, this one is always a seasonal favorite.

Whether you’re looking for fall activities in West Seattle, Seattle events, local food and drink, or fun things to do with family and friends, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season around here!

— Julie & Joe Horgan
Team Horgan | Seattle Real Estate Brokers
Helping you buy, sell & invest in Seattle and surrounding communities.

09/14/2026

🎉 UNDER CONTRACT IN MAGNOLIA! 🏡✨

Another one officially under contract! We’re so excited for our sellers and thrilled to see this beautiful Magnolia home find its next owner!

A big congratulations to our sellers! We’re one step closer to the finish line and couldn’t be happier to be along for the ride.

Thinking about selling this fall? Let’s talk about what your home could look like in today’s market.

📍 Magnolia | Seattle
🏡 Joe & Julie Horgan | Team Horgan
Seattle Real Estate Brokers

09/07/2026

Here’s to taking a well-deserved pause, spending time with the people you love, and enjoying the long weekend.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day! ✨

09/02/2026

🚨 BIG CHANGE COMING TO SEATTLE REAL ESTATE ‼️

If you’re thinking about selling your Seattle or West Seattle home this fall, there’s a new NWMLS option you’ll want to know about.

Starting September 4, NWMLS is introducing a new listing status called “First Look.” And for the right seller, this could be a very useful new launch strategy.

So… what exactly is First Look?

Think of it as a pre-launch period.

Your home can be publicly marketed for up to 21 days before moving to Active status.

📣 You can start creating awareness and generating buyer interest.

👀 You can gather feedback on the property and positioning before the official launch.

🚪 You can choose whether to allow showings during this period—or wait until the home goes Active.

📸 You can begin marketing and building anticipation while you finish preparing the home for its full market debut.

And here’s an important detail: First Look isn’t a private or “secret” listing. The property is submitted to NWMLS and available to its member brokers, helping keep the marketplace open and accessible. (Northwest Multiple Listing Service)

Why could this matter for sellers?

Because the launch of your home is a strategy—not just a date on the calendar.

Instead of:

“Get the house ready → hit Active → hope buyers respond”

we can potentially think about:

Prepare → Create Buzz → Gather Feedback → Refine → Launch Strong 🚀

For certain homes, especially properties where presentation, pricing and buyer anticipation are important, that extra runway could be incredibly valuable.

And in Seattle, where the right buyer pool can be very neighborhood-specific, we can see this being an especially interesting tool.

Of course, First Look won’t be the right strategy for every seller. The goal isn’t simply to use the full 21 days—it’s to determine whether a pre-launch period actually gives your home an advantage.

Thinking about selling this fall?

Send us a message and we’ll walk you through how we’d evaluate First Look for your home—and whether we think it makes sense for your specific property.

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