Lara Germino Dunn's Blog Posts

The 10 Biggest Mistakes King County Home Sellers Make Before Listing Their Home

Selling your home is one of the largest financial transactions you'll ever make. Yet many homeowners unknowingly make decisions before listing that can cost them thousands of dollars—or cause

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The Broker's Corner with Lara Germino Dunn

Is a Career in Real Estate Right for You? Here's What I Wish Someone Had Told Me.Every year, thousands of people consider getting their real estate license. Some are looking for a career change.

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More Choices, More Opportunity: Why This Summer's Market May Be the Sweet Spot for Buyers and Sellers

The King County real estate market continues to evolve as we move through the summer. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they've seen in quite some time, while sellers who prepare and price

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Preparing Your Home for Maximum Value: The Improvements That Matter Most Before You Sell

When homeowners begin thinking about selling, one of the first questions they ask is, "What should I do before putting my home on the market?"The answer isn't always to spend tens of thousands of

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Looking for a Better Real Estate Brokerage? Here's What to Look For

Build More Than a Real Estate Career—Build a Business You're Proud OfChoosing a real estate brokerage is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your career.Whether you're a brand

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More Than a New Home: The Financial Advantages of Buying New Construction

Why New Construction Offers Exceptional Value in Today’s King County Real Estate MarketFor the past several years, King County homebuyers have navigated rising home prices, limited inventory,

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Are Interest Rates Improving?

🏡 This Week in Real Estate: Interest Rates & Buyer AffordabilityDate: January 20th, 20261. Market SnapshotThis week, mortgage interest rates stayed near the [insert current average rate, e. &

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2026 Real Estate Outlook

2026 Real Estate Outlook: What I’m Seeing Across Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah & SammamishAs we move into 2026, I’m having very different conversations with buyers and sellers than I

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Is A Housing Crash in the Future?

You may recall the housing crash of 2008, a pivotal event even if you weren't a homeowner at the time. If you're concerned about history repeating itself, there's reassuring news: the current

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