Dawne Hyde- Windermere Real Estate Yakima

09/24/2026

Price cuts have climbed for 7 straight months.

Right now, more than 4 in 10 homes for sale have already had one, and it usually comes down to one thing – the market's moving faster than most sellers expected and their pricing hasn’t necessarily kept up.

A home that needs a cut usually just sat too long priced above what buyers will actually pay right now.

Selling soon? Let's set your number right from day one, so you skip that wasted time.

House hunting? A home that's had its price reduced means the seller's already been through that wait. And sellers who've been sitting are usually ready to deal.

09/24/2026

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Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

09/23/2026

Not sure where to start if you’re thinking about moving? You’re not alone.

Right now, there are actually 4 different housing markets running at once, and each one plays by its own rules.

Cash buyers. Buyers taking out a mortgage. Homeowners feeling reluctant to give up their current low rate. And builders eager to sell their extra inventory.

Which group you fall in can completely change how you should approach your move. But that’s where an agent comes in.

We have the expertise on what to do for your specific situation and the strategies that are going to work for you.

Comment below and tell me which group you’re in. Let's figure out your next move from there.

09/23/2026

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Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

09/23/2026

If you’re selling this season, a little effort out front goes a long way. Because the moment a buyer pulls up to a showing, they're already forming an opinion.

But there are a few simple things you can do to nail that first impression. Think tidying up your landscaping, bringing in some seasonal flowers, and sweeping the walkways. Or even just cleaning out the gutters and making sure the path to your door is well lit.

You don’t need to do a big overhaul to get buyers’ attention.

Let’s chat about what people in our area are looking for right now, and get your house prepped to sell this fall.

09/22/2026

Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus? Start where buyers do – at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house.A few simple touches make a big difference. Freshen up the front door with a new coat of paint, touch up your landscaping or bring in seasonal flowers, sweep the walkways and clean the gutters, and make sure the path to the door is well lit. A great agent knows what today's buyers will notice, and which touch-ups are worth your time. So, let’s connect and get your house ready to turn heads this fall.

09/21/2026

Mortgage rates have been climbing again, and if you're hoping to buy, that can feel discouraging.

Here’s what you have to remember.

You can't control where rates go. But you can control a few things that shape the rate you actually get: your credit score, the type and term of loan you choose, and whether you buy a newly built home, where builders are often buying down rates to bring buyers in.

Focus there, and you put yourself in a stronger spot without waiting on the market.

Want to talk it through? A trusted lender can help with the numbers, and we can find the home to match. Let's connect.

09/21/2026

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If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/18/2026

🏡 Offer Accepted 🎉

Huge sigh of relief, we made it past inspection! Still some work to do before we get the keys, but we’re officially onto the next step. 🔑✨

09/17/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD! ✨

After a journey that called for patience and teamwork, this home has now found its new owners. 🔑

To my sellers, thank you for your trust, patience, and flexibility throughout the process. The market can bring its share of twists and turns, and I’m grateful we were able to navigate them together and reach the closing table. I truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you again and help bring this sale to a successful close. It was a pleasure working alongside you, and I’m so happy to see this home find its new owners. ❤️

I’m grateful to Ricardo Gonzalez for the wonderful collaboration, Pedro Garcia at CMG Home Loans for his help with the financing, and Sandra Munoz with Valley Title for helping keep all the details moving along. Thank you all for being so great to work with!

Another set of keys exchanged and a new beginning underway—wishing the new owners all the best! 🔑🏡