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sharon_gscott Ladies…I’ve got good news! Single women now make up over 20 million homeowners in the United States, outpacing the roughly 14 million single men. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), more women are buying homes on their own and holding onto them longer once they do. Translation: you don’t have to wait on anyone to make a move. If homeownership has been on your mind, this is your sign that plenty of women are doing it solo and are doing it well. #solohomeowner #womenpower

sharon_gscott Issaquah’s Hidden Pocket: Lake Days 💧 Treehouse 🌲 This weekend only 💙 As part of Sotheby’s International Realty’s Open House Showcase, homes around the world are opening their doors—and this one is worth your time. ✔ 4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,120 sq ft ✔ Sammamish Beach Club ✔ Private lake access + courts ✔ Backyard yurt-style retreat But here’s what you don’t see on paper… Bike rides 🚲 Beach days ☀️ Movie nights under the stars ✨ A neighborhood that still shows up If you’ve been waiting for the right home in Issaquah… This might be it. 📍 4738 193rd Ave SE 🏡 Issaquah, 98027 ⛱️ Open Today! Sunday, April 12: 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM 📲 Questions? 206.795.7082 #PaintItBlue #RSIRnation #realogicssir #moveatthespeedofopportunity #siropenhouseshowcase #IssaquahLiving #EastsideHomes #PNWRealEstate

sharon_gscott Treehouse 🌲 Lake Access 💧 Room to Breathe — Issaquah’s Best-Kept Secret This weekend only 💙 As part of Sotheby’s International Realty’s Open House Showcase, homes around the world are opening their doors—and this one is worth your time. ✔ 4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,120 sq ft ✔ Sammamish Beach Club ✔ Private lake access + courts ✔ Backyard yurt-style retreat But here’s what you don’t see on paper… Bike rides 🚲 Beach days ☀️ Movie nights under the stars ✨ A neighborhood that still shows up If you’ve been waiting for the right home in Issaquah… This might be it. 📍 4738 193rd Ave SE 🏡 Issaquah, 98027 #PaintItBlue #RSIRnation #realogicssir #moveatthespeedofopportunity #siropenhouseshowcase #IssaquahLiving #EastsideHomes #PNWRealEstate

sharon_gscott Treehouse 🌲 Lake Access 💧 Room to Breathe — Issaquah’s Best-Kept Secret This weekend only 💙 As part of Sotheby’s International Realty’s Open House Showcase, homes around the world are opening their doors—and this one is worth your time. ✔ 4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,120 sq ft ✔ Sammamish Beach Club ✔ Private lake access + courts ✔ Backyard yurt-style retreat But here’s what you don’t see on paper… Bike rides 🚲 Beach days ☀️ Movie nights under the stars ✨ A neighborhood that still shows up If you’ve been waiting for the right home in Issaquah… This might be it. 📍 4738 193rd Ave SE 🏡 Issaquah, 98027 #PaintItBlue #RSIRnation #realogicssir #moveatthespeedofopportunity #siropenhouseshowcase #IssaquahLiving #EastsideHomes #PNWRealEstate

sharon_gscott Treehouse, Lake Access & Room to Breathe — Issaquah's Best-Kept Secret This weekend, as part of the Sotheby’s International Realty Open House Showcase, homes across the globe are being presented with intention—and this one stands out. Located in Sammamish Beach Club near South Lake Sammamish, this 4-bedroom home offers 2,120 sq ft of well-balanced living, thoughtful updates, and spaces designed for how people actually live. From hardwood floors and a functional kitchen with abundant cabinetry to gathering spaces anchored by wood-wrapped fireplaces, the home delivers both form and function. Beyond the home, it's the lifestyle that sets it apart—private lake access, tennis courts, and a neighborhood known for connection, not just convenience. If you’ve been watching Issaquah real estate, this is a weekend to move. 📍 4738 193rd Ave SE, Issaquah Part of the Sotheby’s International Realty Open House Showcase #PaintItBlue #RSIRnation #realogicssir #moveatthespeedofopportunity #siropenhouseshowcase #RealEstate

sharon_gscott Real estate isn’t just about square footage…It’s about how a home feels the moment someone walks in. This one came with a story. After 20+ years of marriage, two people made the difficult decision to go their separate ways. It wasn’t messy, just life-shifting. One staying here, one heading out of state. A lot to sort through—emotionally and physically. And that’s where strategy matters. We simplified. We edited. We created space—so buyers could see their future, not someone else’s past. ✨ 6 offers 💰 2 cash 📅 6 days on market 📈 Sold $15,000 (2.5%) over asking 🏡 3 open houses | 52 groups through Same home. Different presentation. Different result. Remember… who you work with matters. If this were your next move, what would you want your outcome to look like? #KentRealEstate #BeforeAndAfter #HomeSellingStrategy #WhoYouWorkWithMatters

sharon_gscott Have you been waiting for a Mercer Island home that actually feels different? Tucked near Ellis Pond in a peaceful Mid-Island setting, this authentic 1970s PNW Contemporary is the kind of home you feel the moment you arrive. 5 bedrooms. 3 fireplaces. 3,100+ SQFT. Set on a private 17,400+ SQFT lot with gardens 🌿, decks 🌲, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. This is what buyers are searching for… but rarely find. If you are exploring Mercer Island and want something that feels real in its design and rare in its setting, this one deserves your attention. 🏡 Open House today 📍 9027 SE 50th St, Mercer Island, WA 🔥 Come experience it before someone else does. Are you walking through it today … or wishing you had?

sharon_gscott The Eastside's transit game is about to change forever. Tomorrow is a big day for the Eastside. The East Link Light Rail officially opens, connecting Mercer Island, South Bellevue, and Seattle in a whole new way. Starting March 28, you can hop on at Mercer Island or Judkins Park and ride straight into the International District/Chinatown—no traffic, no guessing, just an easy, predictable ride. We’ve been hearing about this since 2008… and it’s finally here. For those of us who live and work on the Island and across the Eastside, this changes the rhythm of everyday life a bit—in a good way. Fewer car trips, more flexibility, and one more reason to head into the city without overthinking it. It’s not just about getting from point A to point B—it’s about feeling more connected to everything around us. Curious to try it out? I have a feeling a lot of us will be taking that first ride this weekend. Whose on your list to go explore with? #MercerIsland #EastsideLiving #SeattleLife #LightRailLaunch

sharon_gscott Spring is officially here, and you know what that means: Mariners Opening Day is in full swing! ⚾️💙 There’s just something about this day… the buzz, the jerseys, and that iconic smell of ballpark garlic fries and hot dogs. It’s the feeling that anything is possible again. Plot twist: it’s not even sold out yet! 😳 If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get to the stadium, this is it. Grab your tickets here: https://atmlb.com/4lHmxQu The lineup is looking stacked this year, with stars like Rodríguez, Raleigh, and Arozarena leading a squad of fresh faces ready to bring the energy. 🔱 Whether you’re heading to the park or soaking up the spring sun on the Eastside, the wait is finally over. A new season is here! Let’s go M’s! 🧢✨⚾️

sharon_gscott 🐶 Puppy love… it never really goes away It just grows up a little. Every calm, loyal companion we see now started as a tiny, wobbly puppy—full of energy, zero life skills, and a whole lot of personality 😄 We all remember those early days, the “what is in your mouth?” phase, the moments when they know they broke "the law," but they gotcha with their "eyes stare." It is the kind of chaos that somehow becomes your favorite memories 💙 And somewhere along the way, they become part of everything. The walks. The routines, the errands, the companship. The spot on the rug that somehow becomes theirs. From playful beginnings to full personalities, call it "puppy boot camp"—they do graduate eventually 🐾✨ Happy National Puppy Day 💙

sharon_gscott Things to do in Sammamish: tour this 4-bed home at our open house on March 21st from 1:00–4:00 🏡✨ Searching for things to do in Sammamish this weekend? Stop by this open house to explore a 2019-built 4-bedroom home that lives like a single-family residence, with over 2,500 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space. Join us at 23121 NE 8th St Unit #A4 from 1:00–4:00 📍 What you’ll see in person: 🛏️ 4 spacious bedrooms with flexible use 🛁 3.75 bathrooms for everyday comfort 📐 2,573 sqft of open, functional living 🆕 Built in 2019 with modern finishes 🏠 Townhouse style with a house-like feel 🚗 Easy parking behind the building Located in Sammamish, you’re close to parks, local spots, and everyday essentials, making it easy to enjoy more things to do in Sammamish year-round 🌳☕️ 📍 Park behind the building for easy access 📲 Call or text for details or to schedule a private tour.

sharon_gscott Tuesday Tip: The five-stage spatial sequence turns home decluttering into a manageable win. ✨ Decades of memories in a Mercer Island, Bellevue, or Greater Eastside family home can make the prospect of downsizing feel paralyzing with all the nitty-gritty details. Most homeowners try to tackle everything at once, which quickly leads to decision fatigue. The smartest approach is to prioritize psychological momentum by clearing your physical path first. Start with the floors to create a clear "review zone," then move to flat surfaces like counters to gain sorting space. Once those areas are clear, you can systematically work through the shelves, then the cabinets, and finally the drawers. 🏠 This specific order ensures you always have the room needed to categorize items without creating new piles of chaos. By the time you reach the cabinets, you’ve already built the "decision-making muscle" needed for tougher choices. If you're preparing a home for the market on the Eastside, this structured sequence allows us to focus on high-impact presentation while you maintain complete control over what stays and what goes. My goal is always to make these major life transitions feel steady, calm, and entirely manageable. 🕊️ Save this post to use as your step-by-step guide for your next weekend project. If you are thinking about making a move or need a referral for a professional organizer to help lighten the load, send me a DM and let’s chat. 📩 #RealEstate