I'm writing this on December 22nd because I need you to understand something that most agents won't say out loud, and most buyers won't see until it's too late: The next ten days are the most important real estate window of your year. Not because of Christmas. Because of what happens on January 1st.

Stop. Before you pack a single box.Before you browse one more Zillow listing.Before you fall in love with that craftsman West of Market. I need to tell you something most real estate agents are terrified to say. You might hate living in Kirkland. I’m serious. My job isn't to sell you a house. Anyone

  If you've been in your Kirkland or Seattle-area home for more than a decade—or longer—there's a good chance you're sitting on significantly more wealth than you realize. But figuring out what that home is actually worth? That's where things get confusing, especially if you haven't sold a home in 1

For many longtime Kirkland homeowners, the idea of moving out of a house you’ve lived in for 20, 30, or even 40+ years can feel impossible. The memories, the layout you're used to, the neighborhood relationships—those things are real, and they matter. But here’s the truth most families don’t say out