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On the BlogYour inside guide to selling, and living in Sammamish, Washington
Here you’ll find local insights neighborhood breakdowns, and real estate insights designed to help you navigate the Sammamish market and area with clarity. From preparing your home for sale to understanding where to live, each post is written to give you a smarter path forward. With 35 years of experience in Sammamish neighborhoods, I provide expert guidance, local insight, and a step-by-step process that will help you find the perfect place to call home.
How Do I Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Sammamish, WA?
Choosing the wrong real estate agent in Sammamish can cost you tens of thousands of dollars and months of stress. After 35 years selling homes here, Maggie Vreeburg tells you exactly what to look for — the questions that actually matter, the red flags to watch for, and what separates an agent who protects your outcome from one who just tells you what you want to hear.
Should I Buy First or Sell First in Sammamish?
Should you buy first or sell first in Sammamish? In today's slower market with inventory building and homes sitting longer, this question is keeping more sellers up at night than ever. Here's the honest framework Maggie Vreeburg uses with every Sammamish seller facing this decision — including the questions that actually determine the right answer for your specific situation.
Moving to the Eastside: Sammamish vs. Redmond — What's the Real Difference?
Trying to decide between Sammamish and Redmond? Both sit on the Eastside, both are served by the Lake Washington School District, and both are close to Microsoft. But they feel genuinely different to live in. Here's the honest comparison — commute times, home prices, light rail access, community feel, and how to figure out which one actually fits the way you want to live every day.
I’m Worried About the Economy. Should I Still Sell my Sammamish Home?
Worried about the economy and whether to sell your Sammamish home right now? Layoffs, interest rates, geopolitical tension, and a slower local market are making sellers hesitate. Here's the honest answer, including what's actually happening in Sammamish, what waiting really costs, and what separates sellers who succeed right now from the ones taking painful price reductions. From Maggie Vreeburg, Sammamish real estate agent with 35 years of experience.