Stoop & Gable Homes

I crunched the numbers for my sellers, and in the 4.5 years they owned this condo, they saw a total of 16.6% in appreciation. That’s HUGE for a Seattle condo owner post pandemic.

That’s 3.6% year over year. Outpacing the median sales price for 2 bedroom Queen Anne condos by .79%.

What made their investment so special? Their unit was top floor with STUNNING views of Puget Sound.

Condo investments can be tricky. And it’s important to shop for units that are a little more special than the rest.

In Seattle, condo pricing has remained rather flat since 2019 ⬇️

January 2019 - $499,000
January 2024 - $490,000

Current Condo Median Sales Price as of June 2024 - $494,000 📈

Condo prices depreciated by roughly 10% during the pandemic, and it has been a slow recovery since June 2020 (when condo pricing bottomed out).

Where is condo pricing heading in the future? It’s hard to say, but with the increased need for housing, condos are becoming more and more essential for the first time buyer.

Until rates drop significantly, I anticipate that condo pricing will remain flat. For now, it’s cheaper to rent for most folks.

Join us in wishing a happy real estate-iversary 🎉

Here’s to many more years of continued success, growth, and general real estate excellence, Lauren! 🥂

Have a safe and fun 4th of July, y’all!

Remember, more animals go missing on 4th of July than any other day of the year.

Be sure to have updated information on your pet’s collars, stock up on CBD treats, and give your furry buddies a quiet place to retreat.

Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen! 🇺🇸

Seattle condo dreams do come true!

This top-floor corner unit is wrapped in windows with stunning western views of Puget Sound, Magnolia, and the Interbay Golf Center. Drenched in light even on the grayest Seattle days, your houseplants will love it here as much as you (possibly they will love it more?!) 🪴

A generous floor plan offers privacy, peace, and quiet from room to room. This unit has great flow and plenty of storage thanks to the many closets and storage areas throughout the unit and building.

Small, self-managed HOA with fabulous building amenities - private garage, plus an additional parking space, gym, bike storage, elevator, and security cameras. The building is neat as a pin.

It is located in a prime spot for the urban Seattleite, with countless amenities nearby. Macrina Bakery and Ken’s Market are only a half mile away, and Whole Foods, Total Wine, and so much more are a stone’s throw away on 15th. You will love living here!

Head to our bio for all the deets!

📍MLS 2254377
📍2 bed, 1 bath, 1,040 SF
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Nobody likes spending money to prepare their home for sale. We can promise you this!

We get it. Spending money on something you don’t get to physically enjoy the benefits of can be a drag.

But, we promise, you’ll reap even better rewards in the form of a higher sales price and a faster home sale.

On the blog we’re sharing a few of our prep secrets - like our favorite interior paint colors 🎨 and even a few of our most recommend lighting upgrades 💡

Comment BLOG and we’ll send ya right to it!

Here’s a throwback to last week’s Side Market Masters event at Canlis!

Complete with the most inspiring presentation about hospitality from the one and only, Mark Canlis.

It was a pleasure connecting with some of the very best agents in the Seattle market! 🥂

Three cheers for and her lucky clients who trusted her to submit an early offer before any open houses took place last weekend! 🍀

Who you work with matters more than ever these days. Waiting around for offer review date can leave you and your amazing offer in the dust.

If it’s the home you love and the seller is ready to review your offer, we say, “Write it up!”

Wishing you and your clients a smooth closing, !

We’re a little tired of all the headlines, and maybe you are, too?

If not, on March 15th, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced a settlement in a large class action lawsuit, Sitzer-Burnett vs. The National Association of Realtors.

In a nutshell, Sitzer-Burnett was filed in Missouri federal court by a group of home sellers in the state against NAR and other defendants (real estate brokerages), including Anywhere, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Keller Williams, and RE/MAX. The plaintiffs declared, “Together, Defendants have conspired to require home sellers to pay the broker representing the buyer of their homes, and to pay an inflated amount, in violation of federal antitrust law and the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (“MMPA”).”

While the settlement has not been filed in court yet, the terms of the settlement agreement that begins in mid-July 2024 include that NAR will:

🎯 Prohibit offers of compensation to the buyer’s broker on the MLS (although offers of cooperative compensation will still be able to occur outside of the MLS)

🎯 Require MLS participants working with buyers to enter into written representation agreements.

How does this lawsuit impact the real estate industry here in Seattle?

For now, it doesn’t.

Link in bio for our hot take on why this isn’t impacting our market yet (or at all).

We hope your Friday and International Women’s Day is a whole vibe ✨

The most wonderful, inclusive, supportive, and FUN vibe.

Here’s to all the ladies, those who identify as ladies, and those who support the ladies. Our world is a better place because of YOU! 👯‍♀️🏳️‍⚧️

Believe us when we say the east-side market is hot, hot, hot 🥵

This home blew up, and rightfully so! It’s a beautiful home, in a fabulous location, tucked away on a private sanctuary of a lot.

We can’t wait to share all the details when she’s closed and recorded in a couple weeks! 💎

Woah Nelly did our clients luck out on this one!

Get this, they paid the ASKING PRICE and DIDN’T compete with other buyers to lock in this incredible new construction home.

How’d we do it? Well, timing is everything.

These buyers are savvy. They started their reconnaissance search in October, where we met at an open house!

They were out and about gathering data - where they wanted to live, who they wanted to work with, and how far their money could take them.

Their careful preparation paid off big time!

Congratulations K+M! Welcome to homeownership! 🎉 🏡 🐶

Some may have the luck of the Irish, but you have the luck of a homeowner. Which sometimes can be bad luck!

But! Our monthly homeowner checklists are here to help spread that good homeowner juju🍀🏡

And lucky for you, you can get them in your inbox every month! Keep reading to learn how 👀

Anyway, here’s your list for MARCH!

🧺 Wash linens (think all of those blankets lying around, stuffed in the closet, draped over the couch)

🧽 Wash windows and put on screens (Oh and if you’re thinking of selling this Spring, remove the screens for increased natural light and better listing photos)

🛋 Spot clean your furniture

🚪 Swap out your front door mat for Spring

🛌 Vacuum your mattresses

🧹 Spring Clean the kitchen: Clean kitchen backsplash, wipe down cabinets and clean under appliances

🍿 Organize the pantry & throw out expired products

🖼 Clean mirrors and lamps (and lightbulbs)

💰 Get ready for Tax Season (yuck 🤢)

🌳 Spring clean your yard & plan to plant flowers

➡️ Did you know? We send your monthly checklist directly to your inbox every month - Comment CHECKLIST if you want your free copy each month!

Cent’anni! And here’s to 💯 more.

Join us in wishing this home a Happy 100th Birthday! She’s earned it 🎉

What better way to celebrate a century of style than a new owner to share their life and stories here?

If you’re a lover of old homes full of stories, creaky floors, and secret passageways, but are also looking for plenty of storage and a layout that “makes sense.” Well, this is it, and it gets better.

A large, level lot that backs up to a green space. A detached 480 SQ FT garage with many windows (and a heater!). A quiet and neighborly cul de sac that’s a stone’s throw from Lowman Beach Park and Lincoln Park. Get ready to say HELLO to some of Seattle’s best sunsets.

The is a prime West Seattle location. Come and see for yourself!

Open alllll weekend! Come for the house, stay for the cookies 🍪

https://seaviewhome.stoopandgable.com/

📍 MLS 2201043
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Elegance comes in every hue, but we all know that a package in Tiffany Blue means something special awaits 💎

Nestled among the trees, down a long driveway, this gem sits on breathtaking, park-like grounds in Norway Hill.

Inside, experience the dream layout! You’ll love the circular ground floor, chock-full of oversized windows with tree-laden views.

Open alllll weekend. We can’t wait to see you! 💗

All the details here:
https://bothellhome.stoopandgable.com/

THE BEST DAY TO BUY A HOUSE IN 2024 ⬇️

Spoiler alert: There isn’t one.

You’ve probably seen a post at one point or another saying “the best week to buy a house is ____” and you’re like, “great, that’s right now! Too late!”

But the truth is, every single buyer is different!

Think about it...let’s pretend there’s a day where inflation and mortgage rates and home prices all align just perfectly to give you the *best* possible deal on a house.

EVEN IF that happens, what are the chances the kind of home every single buyer is looking for is magically on the market!?

No chance!

Choosing *when* to buy a house is so much more complex than looking at a few numbers the Feds announce.

You have to look at your LIFE. What’s going on? Can you handle a move right now? Can you afford the house you really want, or is it best to keep saving? Are you trying to pay off debt to improve your credit score? Do your parents have health issues that you’re busy helping them navigate?

Y’all, there is NO perfect day to buy a house. There’s only a perfect-day-for-YOU!

Stop letting clickbait headlines make you feel like you’re behind or missing out.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the 6 years I’ve sold real estate, it’s when it really is the right time for you to buy a house, the right house will be there waiting for you.

Yooo-hooo! It’s me, .fotouhi, taking the stage at Side x Side 2024, the premier event for top-producing real estate agents 🏡✨

My topic: Delivering Your Buyer Presentation. I have so much to share, how will I narrow it down?!

I can’t wait to share tips, resources, and helpful cues to my fellow real estate pros to help them gain confidence in leading honest and transparent conversations about their value with prospective clients.

This isn’t a conversation only about compensation, but your overall value as a real estate expert and advisor. Compensation, and the Buyer Agency Service Agreement, is merely one piece of the puzzle. It’s going to be great!

Join us in San Diego from January 24- 26!

…and by “Just” I mean back before Thanksgiving 🙃

I am so happy for my lovely clients who essentially had to toss me the keys as they moved out of town for their new jobs. Their housing in their new location came together a couple weeks faster than expected and we wanted to get this puppy listed ASAP with plenty of time before the holiday market slowdown. This condo got a deep clean, a complete paint job, new carpeting, a lighting/light bulb overhaul, some plumbing tinkering, and staging and photos within 2 weeks with just 4 days notice. I loved the rush of putting it together and I LOVED the result. So too did the market - we had above average showings and open house attendance and were pending just days later.

Congratulations to my amazing Sellers who trusted me and rolled with the hiccups (including an erroneous cloud on title, a property management error, and a ransomeware attack holding their proceeds in limbo longer than usual) with grace. -Sarah

It’s 2024! Happy New Year, everyone!

As the new year rolled around, so did big changes in real estate. We’ve broken it down for you, so you know what to expect. In a nutshell, Washington real estate agency law has changed for the first time since the 1990’s to provide more TRANSPARENCY to the consumer.

What does this mean? One big change you’ll see is that it is now required for a buyer’s agent to have a signed agency agreement in place to offer real estate services. The main goal of this change is for the consumer to have a clear understanding of how a buyer broker is compensated.

The Law of Agency Pamphlet has also been updated to simpler terms so that it can be more easily understood. (Again, transparency)!

We’re excited about these changes at Stoop & Gable because it gives us the opportunity to have clear conversations on topics like agency and compensation.

There’s a link in our profile that goes through these changes in greater detail. Questions? We’re here for you. Send us a DM or leave a message with any questions you have.

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Just Sold in West Seattle!

I am so thrilled for my client, who has had their eye on this building for awhile. When the perfect unit came to market, we acted fast to make the dream building a reality! The location is sublime, and the unit is beautiful with the neatest floor to ceiling windows. Thank you so much for trusting me, and congratulations!! Enjoy life at The Dakota!

Buyer representation by

Join me! You don’t have to wear a costume 👻

Open House at our super sweet Matthew’s Beach bungalow from 12-2 today and tomorrow.

This home is loved by everyone who sees it. We can’t believe it’s still available!

We understand lots of folks are hitting pause on their search. Especially buyers at this price point.

This home would make a great investment for a long term rental. Something our city needs more of! Affordable rental homes are always in high demand.

This home is also a perfect college house. For a family who may be looking to subsidize college housing costs with the help of roommates - his one may be for you.

Proximity to is insane. Only 20 minutes via the 65 and 75 🚌.

Someone buy this house before I do!

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And just like that….

’s beautiful condo listing in the heart of Pinehurst is pending! Way to go, Sarah!

This is it, the one you’ve been waiting for! Introducing our newest listing, a charming 1946 Bungalow in Matthews Beach that will make you grin from ear to ear.

If you’ve been shopping for a townhome, but are tired of narrow floorplans and dream of a backyard for your summer tomatoes and doggo, then look no further.

There’s so much about this home to love, and here are some of our favorites:

🏠 Fully remodeled (with permits) bathroom complete with a custom vanity and cabinet plus heated floors.

🏠 A spacious, light filled living room that feels airy and bright.

🏠 The addition of a heat pump with mini splits upstairs and downstairs means one thing…air conditioning!

🏠 Roomy off street parking with plenty of space for two vehicles.

🏠 The backyard! The darling (and functional) storage shed with potting station is perfect for gardening. Not to mention the chiminea nook for cozy evenings.

🏠 Warm, friendly community

Come say hi and visit us at our Open Houses this weekend: Saturday (10/21) and Sunday (10/22) from 1-3 pm.

• $670,000
• 3 bed/1 bath
• 930 SF
• MLS # 2172869

More detail in the link in our bio!

Listed by and .fotouhi

Pending in Georgetown!

So excited for my first time homebuyer clients on an incredible property - so much space, a beautiful kitchen and fantastic location. Can’t wait for y’all to move in and make it your own.

Buyer representation by

Just listed in Ravenna!

This one sure is a cutie, but she's past her prime and ready for greener pastures. Your dream home(s) awaits. Huge redevelopment opportunity in Ravenna! Rarely available 6,800 sq ft. lot in prime neighborhood location.

3 bedroom
1.75 bathroom
1,480 SF
6,800 SF lot
Presented at $800,000
MLS # 2162093
Listed by .fotouhi and

Mortgage rates haven’t had a great week, which is expected for a week with a bank holiday.

But, the bond market is moving in the direction we want - AWAY from the decades-long highs we experienced at the end of August.

There are many, many strategies that can be implemented to secure an interest below what’s quoted here. Your down payment amount, debt-to-income ratio, and seller credits all play an important role in securing the best rate possible.

You might be asking yourself, “What’s a 10/6 ARM?” DM me to find out!

Eternally grateful for clients who trust us to guide them such monumental investment decisions.

Plus, a big THANK YOU to our referral partner .my.name down in the Bay Area. Your trust and collaboration never goes unnoticed!

Who’s next??!

It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyways 😉

Another 5 🌟 review for our queen of first-time home buyers, 👸🏻

Cheers to you, Sarah! You deserve all the wonderful client accolades and then some 🙌