MARIESA HOLM
Real Broker LLC

Less competition, more negotiating room, and the most honest season to tour homes in western Washington. My buyer's guide to winter 2026–27 in Snohomish County — what you gain, what you give up, and how to make it work.

Wondering whether to sell your Snohomish County home this winter or wait until spring 2027? Here’s an honest look at the winter market — current prices and inventory, the real pros and cons of a winter sale, and how to prep for Western Washington’s dark, rainy season.

Thinking about moving to Mill Creek, WA? A local agent shares 9 things to know before you buy: home prices, schools, commute, HOAs, parks, and what a Mill Creek address really means (2026 guide).

Selling a home in Bothell, WA? Here's what it really costs in 2026 — excise tax with real math, agent compensation, taxes on your profit, the King/Snohomish county-line question, and how long it takes to sell — from a local Bothell-area agent.

Snohomish County inventory jumped 44.2% year over year in September 2026 while the median price held at $720,000. Here’s what the official NWMLS numbers mean for local buyers and sellers.

King County’s median held at $850,000 in September 2026 while regional inventory climbed to its highest level since 2014. Here’s what the official NWMLS numbers mean for buyers and sellers.

Thinking about buying a home in Everett, WA? Here's my 2026 local guide to home prices, commutes, light rail plans, Paine Field flights, the waterfront, neighborhoods, and schools — from a local Snohomish County real estate agent.

Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026! Here are 9 Halloween events across Snohomish County - free downtown trick-or-treat nights in Edmonds, Snohomish, Everett, Mill Creek and Arlington, plus family events and haunted attractions, with links to every official page.

How many homes has Mariesa Holm sold? 106 and counting, per Zillow. Here are my real numbers — and how they compare to the typical agent nationally, using NAR's 2026 Member Profile and consumer research.

Thinking about moving to Bothell, WA? My 2026 local guide covers home prices, the King-Snohomish county split, Northshore schools, commutes, the new Stride transit line, and what life in Bothell is really like.

Builders are offering their best deals in years: roughly 95 communities selling across Snohomish County and new-construction prices down 12.3% year over year. Here's where they're building, what it really costs, and how to negotiate — from a local agent who just closed one.

Searching for the best real estate agent in Snohomish County, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Everett, or Lake Stevens? Here's an honest guide to choosing well — what to look for in 2026, questions to ask, how to verify any agent, and what my clients say about working with me.

Thinking about moving to Lake Stevens, WA? Local Realtor Mariesa Holm shares 2026 home prices, how fast homes sell, the truth about the US 2 trestle commute, neighborhoods, parks, schools, and new-construction tips before you buy.

You don't need 20% down to buy a home in Washington. Here's what first-time buyers around Snohomish County really need in 2026 — actual dollar figures, loan minimums, and the state assistance programs that can cover a big share of your down payment.

Thinking about moving to Edmonds, WA? Local Realtor Mariesa Holm breaks down what homes really cost in 2026, the best neighborhoods, car-free commute options, the Kingston ferry, and what surprises buyers most about this Puget Sound beach town.

From the pumpkin patches and corn mazes of the Snohomish Valley to the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival and the free Edmonds Scarecrow Festival, here are my 8 favorite ways to celebrate fall in Snohomish County in 2026 — with dates, money-saving tips, and local favorites.

Excise tax, commission, title, escrow, and prep — a local agent breaks down every cost of selling a home in Snohomish County in 2026, with real numbers and a sample calculation.

Thinking about moving to Marysville, Washington? A local Snohomish County real estate agent breaks down home prices, new construction, commutes, neighborhoods, and what buyers should know in 2026.