Jay Iseli, Realtor

05/31/2026

The "season" has started.. Not as fast as previous years

Pending home sales rose 1.4% month over month and 3.2% year over year in April, according to the National Association of Realtors, as buyers cautiously returned to the spring market.

For-sale inventory improved 4.6% from a year ago, and new listings climbed 1.1% annually while asking prices fell year over year for the sixth consecutive month. Mortgage rates ended April around 6.3%, roughly half a percentage point below a year ago, preserving some buying power.

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05/24/2026

Staging is a great idea, but it can get pricey and that cost is typically carried by the seller

Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market.

05/10/2026

04/12/2026

There are lots of options, and a good lender can lead you to them. But check with different lenders becasue different lenders have access to different loan products.

04/04/2026

The agent you choose can make or break your experience, and your bottom line.

🏠 Buyers: The wrong fit could mean overpaying or missing out.
💰 Sellers: It could mean leaving thousands on the table.

The truth is, your agent matters more than you think.
Work with someone who knows the market, communicates clearly, and puts your goals first!

Thats what the marketing.. There is one stronger truth...
Work with someone you can actually work with. Buying or selling is a partnership between the Broker and the client.... If you don't connect on a personal level, it will be a frustrating process. Both the client and the Broker bring value to the process. A Broker who wants to control the process is not working for you

03/29/2026

The spring selling season may feel like a tug-of-war as home prices fall but mortgage interest rates climb.

03/22/2026

Just a change of pace this Sunday.. This is a great page for playing tourist in your own state...

#80 - Find Beebe Springs Nature Area located near the Chelan Fish Hatchery on Hwy-97 in north-central Washington. This special place on the Columbia River has some trails to explore and features an impressive metal sculpture by late local artist Smoker Marchand. (Photo by Kimberly Newton)
Cascade Loop Scenic Highway

03/15/2026

This is an interesting "two sides" discussion. Sometimes home ownership isn't the best path for everyone. Yes, its my job to sell homes, but... Maybe you are done with the home, or ready to build the wealth... It's not the same for everyone

From stepped-up basis to inheritance tax exemptions, the U.S. financial system is designed for direct descendants, leaving the childfree to rethink equity.

03/08/2026

The shift isn't huge, but it is starting to move in the right direction for buyers. It might be a good idea to get ahead of the spring market

New homes for sale and active listings inch up, favoring buyers looking to make a move as the spring selling season nears.

02/28/2026

Keep in mind that "prices falling" is relative to the area you live in. Having said that, we are down a little, but more important, inventory is rising

The housing market continues to tilt in favor of home shoppers as the spring buying season fast approaches.