Lakeshore Realty West

05/20/2026

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/economy/more-buyers-step-back-into-the-housing-market?utm_term=E7ED96B6-BF30-4911-B8EA-F854A97ED350&lrh=996195f4744e9a83e66455d72e70c731fb92f913173c0b5657e2b701f74a514f&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=F18B1217-7B2A-47F4-BE43-D0DEDE27D4C6

NAR’s chief economist says “cautious optimism” is emerging as the real estate market shakes off some economic headwinds.

05/17/2026

More fun with Ai. Check out this home in Shoreline. A few thoughtful updates can completely transform a home. The Ai after transformation includes suggested paint colors. The base is Sherwin Williams Iron Ore SW #7069 and trim SW #6238

This home is located in Shoreline, WA and is for sale.

Available by appointment:

17017 10th Ave NE
Ridgecrest | Shoreline, WA
NWMLS #2494725 & 2476354

3 bdrm
1 bath
19,000 sq. ft lot
Craft shed and Shop

05/05/2026

The NWMLS just released the Monthly Market Snapshot. In summary:
- Listings rose by 28.4% from a year ago.
- Listings increased by 23% from March.
- Showings and keybox access have increased from a year ago. (In my opinion, the most positive data point and one to watch in the months ahead)

This is "April 2026 Market Snapshot" by NWMLS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/03/2026

Staged by Ai. Fun and easy way to visualize a rooms potential.

For Sale:
17017 10th Ave NE, Ridgecrest - Shoreline, WA
3 bedroom, 1 bath
19,000 sq. ft lot.
Offered at $948,000
NWMLS - 2476354

05/02/2026

Thinking of a move to the Country? Is a farm in your future? Or is building an estate complete with pond and room for horses a dream? If so this stunning 40 acres may be something for you to consider.

In the heart of Washington's wine country. A vineyard is an option, also. Irrigated with power to the property.

Offered at $724,900
40.8 acres
Surveyed
Irrigation rights
Views of Horse Heaven Hills

Contact:
Maureen Nolan
Lakeshore Realty West
206-200-9849
Anne Anderson
Lakeshore Realty NW
208-660-4621

04/27/2026

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/vantagescore-4-0-now-accepted-for-fhfa-mortgage-underwriting?utm_term=E7ED96B6-BF30-4911-B8EA-F854A97ED350&lrh=996195f4744e9a83e66455d72e70c731fb92f913173c0b5657e2b701f74a514f&utm_campaign=3BFA9068-DFBC-477B-BC94-C168B9A999F1&nwsltr=navnar&utm_content=B8A44CF3-E54E-4917-9BE8-5B1FF158EC6D

The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s decision helps real estate pros open the door for more clients and future homeowners.

04/12/2026

03/22/2026

NEW LISTING! Ready to bloom with flowers and huge Lake Washington views.

Located in Kenmore, WA's coveted Northlake neighborhood.

6234 NE 182nd St.
Kenmore, WA
NWMLS #2494725
Offered at $896,000

2 bedroom
1.5 baths
1,600 sq ft
2 car detached garage
Lake Washington

DM me for more info! Don't miss this one its super cute and in a great North Seattle location.

03/09/2026

https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/profile-of-home-staging

The Profile of Home Staging reveals the role home staging plays in the real estate transaction, including the perspectives of buyers' and sellers' agents, the impact of television shows and buyer expectations.

03/09/2026

https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/washington-state-housing-strip-malls-commercial/?cid=eml__1946:66e221571a4446d4e6969d41:rm202603091030_Marketing_Consumer_Daily_EditorialRSSDynamic

Gov. Bob Ferguson said under the new bill, abandoned strip malls or shuttered big-box stores could be turned into housing.

01/16/2026

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft/wa-has-a-housing-crunch-microsoft-president-brad-smith-has-thoughts/

Faster permitting and public incentives are among a list of proposals Microsoft is pitching to speed up housing development.