<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mariesa Holm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mariesa Holm]]></description><link>https://www.holmrealestate.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.holmrealestate.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent in Snohomish County? How to Choose in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.holmrealestate.com/post/best-real-estate-agent-snohomish-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa31e30311f760a692b48ee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:30:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ecf65_533dd22d08c043bbb2f25e882f1d63fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mariesa Holm</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving to Lake Stevens, WA? 9 Things to Know Before You Buy (2026 Local Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.holmrealestate.com/post/moving-to-lake-stevens-wa-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa033426e4f334c1f5136d7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:03:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ecf65_3d3aa445fc8346018987614aceca25ec~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mariesa Holm</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Do You Need for a Down Payment in Washington State? (2026 First-Time Buyer Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't need 20% down to buy a home in Washington. 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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.]]></description><link>https://www.holmrealestate.com/post/moving-to-edmonds-wa-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9080a15635ed66de21719e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:03:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ecf65_a1b330b5502f4071857ececc36ecfbb0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mariesa Holm</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Best Fall Festivals &#38; Pumpkin Patches in Snohomish County (2026 Local Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.holmrealestate.com/post/fall-festivals-pumpkin-patches-snohomish-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a89f0354e12adafbf7ae714</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:03:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ecf65_622d9aac80c04bc2947f87bdd6d9bc28~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mariesa Holm</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does It Cost to Sell a House in Snohomish County? 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