The 2027 excise tax change, in one table
Washington’s excise tax bands move up on January 1, 2027. Here is what that saves on real sale prices, and why it should not decide when you list.
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Notes from
the field.
Short reads on the things that change a decision in Seattle and the Eastside. Written to be useful, not to sell you anything.
The 2 Line crosses the lake. What it changes, and what it does not.
Light rail now runs from Redmond through Bellevue and over I-90 to Seattle. How to think about living near a station, and which cities are still off the line.
Moss, oil tanks and side sewers: what older homes keep quiet
Older homes are why many people fall for Seattle. Three things they rarely mention in the listing, and how to ask about each one.
How a rental loses money with a 3% cap rate
The same property can earn 3% for a cash buyer and lose money every month for a buyer with a loan. One worked example, with every number visible.
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