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The Edge: real estate blog

Expert insights, market updates, and practical advice to help you make smarter real estate decisions in East & South King County.

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Empty living room at First Light Residence 4504, white oak floor and the Space Needle through the window wall

Finished, not furnished: touring Residence 4504 at First Light Seattle

Complete creative control on the 45th floor. Tour Residence 4504 at First Light Seattle, unstaged on purpose, from first light in the kitchen to sunset over the Sound.

A place in the city, on your terms

A place in the city for the workweek, and a retreat for the weekend. A first look at First Light, downtown Seattle's newest landmark tower.
Lakefront firepit with Mount Rainier view - South King County waterfront, Ronny Wilson

Lake Life and Rainier Views: The South King County Nobody Talks About

What lake and mountain-view living really looks like around Kent, Lake Meridian and Auburn, plus what to know before you buy waterfront or a view.
Recently sold King County home - Ronny Wilson, Icon Real Estate Group

The Number Everyone’s Watching Is the Wrong One

July's median price says the King County market is hot. Inventory and pending sales say the opposite. Here's what's really happening for buyers and sellers.

Precision Pricing and Positioning: How a Lake Sawyer Estate Sold Fast in a Selective Market

Buyers are selective right now, yet our Lake Sawyer estate went under contract fast. High-end homes sell differently, and here is the approach that gets it done.
The Jeffrey Michael at twilight, a presale home in The Bradford, Steilacoom WA

Selling the Vision: How The Bradford Came to Life in Steilacoom

The Jeffrey Michael just closed in The Bradford, a new construction community in Steilacoom WA. A look at selling a development before it is built.