• Don & Susie Karstedt
    Don & Susie Karstedt
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  • How to Price Your Home to Sell in 2025: Proven Strategies from a Trusted Real Estate Agent

    How to Price Your Home to Sell in 2025: Proven Strategies from a Trusted Real Estate Agent,Don & Susie Karstedt

    The 2025 housing market is sending a clear message: pricing matters more than ever. Inventory has swelled to its highest level since before the pandemic, while higher mortgage rates and shaky economic confidence have cooled buyer demand. With so many homes on the market, buyers have the upper hand a

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  • Will Real Estate Prices Drop in 2025? What Sellers in Lake Tapps, WA Need to Know

    Will Real Estate Prices Drop in 2025? What Sellers in Lake Tapps, WA Need to Know,Don & Susie Karstedt

    The Lake Tapps, Washington housing market has always been dynamic, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different. If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Will real estate prices drop this year?” With national headlines about affordability, interest rates, and marke

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  • Facing the Unknown: How We Help Sellers Move Forward with Confidence in Retirement!

    Facing the Unknown: How We Help Sellers Move Forward with Confidence in Retirement!,Don & Susie Karstedt

      If you're retired—or  just starting to consider it—you probably know that selling your home is more than just crunching numbers. It's emotional. That house has seen decades of birthdays, holidays, late-night talks, and big life moments. I've worked with many clients who eventually make the decisio

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