Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

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If a move is on your radar for 2026, there's a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while. After a st...

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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

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If you're like a lot of homeowners, you've probably thought: "I'd like to move… but I don't want to give up my 3% rate."...

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The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season

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Whether it's at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing marke...

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4 Reasons Your House Is High on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season

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When the holidays roll around, travel plans, family gatherings, and all the chaos of the season may make you think it's ...

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What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

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There's been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is...

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How To Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line

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If there was one simple step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn't you want to know about it?...

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Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

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You've got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful o...

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Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move

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These days, you're going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it's more impo...

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Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

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If you're planning to buy a home this year, there's one expense you can't afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost ever...

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Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash

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If you've been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a...

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Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House

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 Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in. According to ...

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Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

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You've been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big ...

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Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.

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If your house is on the market but you haven't gotten any offers you're comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do ...

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More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

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When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the ...

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What You Need To Know About Concessions

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Some Highlights Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible t...

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What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

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According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don't actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestima...

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The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

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Some Highlights If you're tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink...

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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

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Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost y...

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Your Bellevue & Kirkland Market Report Is Here – See What’s New

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Inside Bellevue& Kirkland Real Estate. Real estate is always moving, and we're here to help you stay ahead. Whether ...

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Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

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Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking ...

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Hello, my name is Xenia Tshahhirov and I am a dedicated real estate agent with years of experience in helping clients find their dream homes. I take pride in providing personalized service, listening to my clients' needs and preferences, and going above and beyond to ensure their satisfaction.
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