The Sinclair Scoop

Insider real estate tips, market trends, and home-selling secrets—served with a side of sass

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Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time to Sell in Bellevue or Kirkland

By Laura | Sep 8, 2025

Do you have a home you want to sell in Bellevue or Kirkland? Bellevue and Kirkland are two of the most desirable real estate markets in the Pacific Northwest, and right now, sellers in these cities are in a position to achieve remarkable results. These Eastside communities have long been magnets for homebuyers, and their…

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Bothell – Best-Kept Secret Neighborhoods You’ll Fall in Love With

By Laura | Aug 26, 2025

Neighborhoods You’ll Fall in Love With in Bothell Bothell has been quietly reinventing itself over the past decade, transforming from a small, pass-through town into one of the most sought-after communities in the Puget Sound region. This transformation has brought new life to the city while still preserving its small-town warmth and natural beauty. For…

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Empower Your Week: The Subtle Strength Everyone Notices

By Laura | Aug 25, 2025
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Snohomish County Real Estate: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know This Season

By Laura | Aug 11, 2025

What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know This Season about Snohomish County Real Estate Snohomish County’s housing market has been anything but quiet this season. Whether you’re a first-time buyer trying to get your foot in the door, a growing family searching for more space, or a seller looking to maximize your home’s value, a…

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Testing Your Neighborhood Choices

By Laura | Jul 20, 2025
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Summer House Hunting Advantages

By Laura | Jul 1, 2025

Summer House Hunting: Why July is Actually the Perfect Time (Despite What Everyone Says) Everyone thinks spring is house-hunting season, and sure, the market does wake up when the flowers bloom. But here’s a secret that might save you thousands and a lot of stress: July is actually one of the best times to buy…

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Five Things Your Realtor Won’t Tell You But I Will

By Laura | Jun 20, 2025

Five Things Your Realtor Won’t Tell You (But I Will, Because We’re Friends Now) Look, I’m about to break some unspoken rules of the real estate world. Not the legal ones-those are important-but the polite ones where we all pretend that buying a house is a magical experience filled with nothing but joy and perfectly…

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The Real Scoop on Kirkland vs. Bothell

By Laura | Jun 1, 2025

The Real Scoop on Kirkland vs. Bothell: Where Your Coffee Tastes Better (And Your Wallet Feels Lighter) You know that friend who always knows the best restaurant before it gets crowded? That’s me with neighborhoods. And after many years of helping families find their perfect spot north of Seattle, I’ve learned that choosing between Kirkland…

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May 2025 Home-Buying Guide

By Laura | May 15, 2025

Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and Making Moves: Your May Home Buying Timeline There’s something magically chaotic about May, isn’t there? One minute you’re frantically ordering flowers for Mom, and the next you’re planning a Memorial Day barbecue while simultaneously thinking, “Maybe this is the month I should buy a house!” If that last thought has…

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