Looking for a real estate agent to help you buy or sell a house in the Kirkland, WA area? Connect with Veronica Morss, a Real Trends top agent and Kirkland real estate expert.

Can you market your home before it officially goes on the market? NWMLS’s new First Look status gives Seattle and Eastside sellers another option, including the opportunity to test pricing and see how buyers respond before going Active. Here’s how First Look works and what it means for sellers and buyers.

Fall is one of the best times to explore Seattle and the Eastside, from pumpkin patches and harvest festivals to colorful foliage walks and cozy coffee stops. I’ve rounded up my favorite fall events, pumpkin patches, foliage spots, day trips, and seasonal outings in Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue, and Woodinville, plus a few tips for making the most of the season.

Cottage homes are becoming an increasingly popular option for Kirkland buyers looking for a lower-maintenance alternative to a traditional house. From ownership and HOA considerations to space, privacy, and resale, here's what to know before buying a cottage home in Kirkland.

Is Kirkland, WA actually worth it? After 15+ years of living in Kirkland, I’m sharing the honest pros and cons of life in this popular Eastside community, from home prices and traffic to waterfront living, natural beauty, and access to Seattle and Bellevue.

Thinking about leaving Seattle for Kirkland? You're not alone. Whether you're looking for more space, a shorter Eastside commute, top-rated schools, or a different pace of life, this guide compares Seattle and Kirkland using current 2026 market data and local insights. Learn how home prices, neighborhoods, lifestyle, and commuting differ, and discover which city is the better fit for your next chapter.

Is your home helping you build wealth, or does it just feel like an expensive place to live? Learn how Seattle homeowners use appreciation, equity, strategic renovations, and smart hold-versus-sell decisions to turn homeownership into a long-term wealth-building strategy. Whether you're considering buying, selling, or simply wondering what your next move should be, this guide answers the questions homeowners are asking right now.

Thinking about living in Bellevue, WA? In this local neighborhood guide, I break down Bellevue’s top neighborhoods, home prices, lifestyle differences, favorite local spots, and what buyers should know before moving to the area.

Trying to decide between renting or buying in Seattle or the surrounding Eastside? Here’s a clear look at the real math in 2026, from monthly costs and equity to lifestyle tradeoffs and long-term planning.

Thinking about buying a bigger home on the Eastside? From Bellevue to Kirkland, Redmond to Sammamish, here’s where to find more space, better layouts, and neighborhoods that align with your next phase of life.

Inventory is rising and the market is shifting. In this Q1 2026 Seattle real estate update, we break down King County trends, March activity, and what buyers and sellers need to know right now.

Not every renovation adds value, even in the luxury market. Discover the upgrades that today’s high-end buyers are actually looking for in 2026, and which improvements can help your home sell faster and for more.

Kirkland and Bellevue were recently ranked among the best small cities in the U.S. for growing careers. Here’s why professionals are choosing the Eastside for job opportunities, lifestyle, and access to major tech employers.

Is spring really the best time to sell a house in Seattle? We analyzed three years of King County real estate data to see how spring compares to winter when it comes to prices, buyer demand, and how quickly homes sell.

Inheriting a home can raise big financial questions, especially around taxes. Many heirs assume they’ll owe significant capital gains, but stepped-up basis often changes the equation. In this guide, we break down how it typically works and what Washington homeowners should understand before selling.

Selling a home through an estate sale comes with unique emotional and logistical challenges. This guide walks sellers through what to expect, how to prepare, and why experience matters.

In our market, the strongest offer isn’t always the highest. Learn how buyers can win in competitive situations by reducing risk for sellers through smart terms, timelines, and financing strategies, not just price.

Kirkland isn’t just one neighborhood—it’s a collection of distinct communities, each offering a different lifestyle and price point. In this in-depth guide, Kirkland native and real estate expert Veronica Morss shares what it’s really like to live in every area, from Downtown and West of Market to Bridle Trails, Juanita, and beyond.

Selling a home in Seattle or Kirkland requires more than a listing—it requires strategy. From buyer perception to pricing and presentation, these three realities can make or break your result in today’s competitive market.

Buyer demand is showing signs of life heading into 2026. With mortgage rates easing into the low-to-mid 6% range, mortgage applications hitting multi-year highs, and pending home sales rising, sellers may be entering a more favorable window than expected, especially here in the Seattle & Kirkland markets.