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  • How One Investor Turned a Single Property Into Two—Without Paying Taxes

    How One Investor Turned a Single Property Into Two—Without Paying Taxes,Don & Susie Karstedt

    Real estate investing isn’t just about buying and selling houses—it’s about strategic moves that maximize wealth over time. In this post, we’re pulling back the curtain on a real transaction we’re working on right now, where an investor client of ours leveraged smart financial planning to turn one r

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  • Tariffs, Sticker Shock & Vinyl Floors—Episode 1 of Our Lake Tapps Bathroom Remodel

    Tariffs, Sticker Shock & Vinyl Floors—Episode 1 of Our Lake Tapps Bathroom Remodel,Don & Susie Karstedt

    Though not quite as bad as the grungy cover photo for this article, we took on remodeling our master bath. It was a big decision-especially when we’ve never hired a remodeling contractor before. For us, the journey starts with a 1993 bathroom that has seen better days. Above is a picture of it. As

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  • Why Would You Want to Move to Seattle, Anyway?

    Why Would You Want to Move to Seattle, Anyway?,Don & Susie Karstedt

      Seattle might be best known for its coffee, clouds, and tech jobs—but if that’s all you know, you’re missing the heart of what makes this city one-of-a-kind. For this month’s Where Are We This Time?, we turned the camera on our own backyard. We took a little time to play tourist in the city we’ve

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