Welcome April!
April is here, bringing longer days, blooming landscapes, and the perfect time to make a move in real estate! As the season of renewal takes full swing, the market is buzzing with fresh opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.
Whether you’re considering listing your home, searching for your dream space, or just curious about what’s out there, now is an ideal time to take action. With inventory shifting and buyers eager to find their perfect match, positioning yourself strategically can make all the difference.
Let’s shake off the last chill of winter, embrace the season of growth, and make your real estate goals a reality this spring!
Real Estate in the News
Compass says its data shows benefits of ‘Pre-Marketing’ Listings
Compass is providing an early look at research into the impact of "pre-marketing" listings through the brokerage's Private Exclusives and/or Coming Soon channels.
Word Around the Block
20 Amazing Things To Do In Seattle This April
From flower festivals to exciting sports games, this April is full of outdoorsy things to do and to celebrate the arrival of spring. From indoor night markets, immersive experiences, concerts, and film festivals for those inevitable rainy days.
5 Places to Find Cherry Blossoms This Spring
Every season of every year brings something new, and this spring is no exception, with a strong slate of spots, including two new bakeries, set to open before the summer.
Here’s a short list of some of the upcoming restaurant openings in Seattle we’re looking forward to the most:
Local Events
Tulip Festival Seattle
April 1-30
April 1 - 30 — Skagit Valley Tulip Festival features spectacular fields of blooming tulips and daffodils. Some fields are not free.
April 5 — Tulip parade 2 p.m. in La Conner.
April 18 - 20 — Tulip Festival Street Fair is centered around Mount Vernon Downtown Association, 223 S 1st Street in Mount Vernon.
Boats Afloat Show
April 25 - 27
The Boats Afloat Show is the destination to Explore, Dream, and Discover. Enjoy stunning city views from South Lake Union while you tour boats in a wide variety of sizes and styles, experience the latest innovations in boating technology with industry professionals, and enjoy a full line-up of thoughtfully curated events like free seminars, live music, delicious food and drinks, kids’ activities on the weekend, and more!
Tips & Tricks
15 Secrets to Selling Your Home Faster
Great photos, fresh curb appeal and the right asking price are just some of the ways you can close a deal quickly.
25 Plants for Instant Curb Appeal in Front of Your House
The best plants for the front of your house, including flower bed ideas and shrubs.