As February unfolds, love is in the air—and not just for Valentine’s Day! It’s the perfect time to fall in love with the idea of a fresh start, whether it’s finding your dream home, making a savvy investment, or preparing to sell.

In 2025, I’m here to be your trusted guide through the ever-changing real estate market, helping you turn your goals into reality and ensuring every step of the journey feels seamless.

Let’s celebrate the neighborhoods that feel like home, the connections that create community, and the excitement of finding that perfect match. Here’s to a month of possibilities, new opportunities, and finding the place where your heart truly belongs!

Real Estate in the News

**Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market**

Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – there are too many factors at play for that to even be possible.

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Word Around the Block

Made with Love: Our Valentine’s Day Recommendations

Whether savory or sweet, each of these renowned local eateries has something uniquely prepared to help you celebrate a day devoted to love with, of course, food galore! We rounded up a collection of (dare we say) seductive offerings from some of Bellevue’s best restaurants – check them out and get your orders in for an easy and fabulous Valentine’s Day celebration.

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I Waited an Hour for a Table on Mercer Island (Twice), and I’m Not Even Mad About It

Not quite two months after it opened its doors, Allister received the highest endorsement a Mercer Island restaurant can achieve: Hometown celeb Joel McHale posted on Instagram that it was great, and people should “Go here and eat.”

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