• How to Sell Your House Without a Realtor (and Still Sleep at Night)

    How to Sell Your House Without a Realtor (and Still Sleep at Night),Don & Susie Karstedt

    "How do I sell my house on my own?"  you may ask. No agent. No commission. Just you, your house, and the wide world of buyers out there. And here's the truth: You absolutely can do it. Plenty of homeowners go the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route and close the deal themselves. But while it’s possible,

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  • Renovations in North Tacoma: Rethinking What Really Pay Off

    Renovations in North Tacoma: Rethinking What Really Pay Off,Don & Susie Karstedt

    Recently, I sat down with a couple in North Tacoma who were preparing to sell their classic Victorian home. The house was full of charm and potential—but it also needed work. Their original plan? A full kitchen and bathroom remodel with a price tag near $100,000. Their hope was to recoup the cost in

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  • Sell Your Home Smarter: What to Fix (and What to Skip)

    Sell Your Home Smarter: What to Fix (and What to Skip),Don & Susie Karstedt

    Getting ready to sell your home? You don’t need a full remodel to make it more appealing to buyers—or to boost your final sale price. With a few focused updates, you can make your home feel fresher, more modern, and more valuable—without spending a fortune. Here’s what we’re seeing work right now fo

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