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Blog House & home: Putting a spring in your prep The Edmonds Effect House & home: Putting a spring in your prep Posted on the Edmonds Beacon: Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:36 am By Ken Grant Edmonds Resident, Real Estate Broker I’m not an arborist. I definitely don’t play one on TV. But I do know a thing or two about getting a home ready for spring […]
Blog Cascadia Art Museum: A treasure hiding in plain sight The Edmonds Effect Cascadia Art Museum: A treasure hiding in plain sight Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:37 am in The Edmonds Beacon Ken Grant By Ken Grant Edmonds Resident, Real Estate Broker Edmonds has no shortage of gems, but now and then you walk into a place that reminds you just how special this town really is. […]
Blog Mortgage Trends Shaping 2026 The Edmonds Effect Mortgage Trends Shaping 2026 Posted Saturday, February 7, 2026 4:30 pm Ken Grant By Ken Grant Real Estate Broker Buying a home in Edmonds in 2026 looks different from what it did even a few years ago. Soaring prices make homeownership unaffordable for many. But technology is speeding things up, market conditions are pushing lenders […]
Blog The Other Edmonds: Discovering Highway 99 The Edmonds Effect The Other Edmonds: Discovering Highway 99 Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 12:01 pm By Ken Grant / Edmonds Resident, Real Estate Broker Many fine people picture Edmonds through its postcard moments, the waterfront, the cafés, the arts scene, the ferry slipping across the Sound. But there’s another Edmonds just a few miles east, still fully […]
Blog Edmonds 2025: A year in review The Edmonds Effect Edmonds 2025: A year in review Ken Grant Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 6:51 pm By Ken Grant Edmonds resident/Windermere Broker Edmonds has always been more than a city. It’s a community stitched together by moments. As 2025 comes to a close, looking back reveals a year filled with festivals, creativity, generosity, and neighborly spirit […]
Blog House and home: Holiday Glow-Up Edmonds Effect House and home: Holiday glow-up Posted Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:19 pm Ken Grant By Ken Grant Edmonds resident, Real Estate Broker Here are some tips on keeping your home bright during the Big Dark. Lighting secrets for warmth indoors and out As winter deepens and nights stretch long, Edmonds homes become canvases of light. The […]
Blog The Edmonds Effect The Edmonds Effect Why living here changes you – for good Posted Friday, November 21, 2025 12:27 pm Ken Grant By Ken Grant Edmonds Resident     There’s something about Edmonds. You feel it before you name it. Maybe it’s the way the light hits the Sound at sunset, or how the barista remembers your order even when […]
Blog From City Lights to Porch Lights   From City Lights to Porch Lights: Rethinking the Move to the Suburbs For years, the city was our pulse. We chased opportunity, soaked in culture, and wore our urban grit like a badge of honor. So when the idea of moving to the suburbs crept in — maybe for space, maybe for schools, maybe […]
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Blog One Year In! Many More To Go…   One Year In: What Real Estate Taught Me About Belonging I didn’t become a real estate broker to sell houses. I did it to help people find their place — not just on a map, but in a moment. A year ago, I stepped into this world with curiosity, creative energy, and a healthy […]
Blog Renting vs Owning: Beyond the Math, Into the Heart There are thousands of articles comparing renting and buying. Most of them focus on numbers—equity, interest rates, tax benefits. And while those matter, they miss something deeper: how it feels. Because the truth is, home isn’t just a financial decision. It’s an emotional one. And when you’re deciding whether to rent or buy, you’re not […]
Blog Finding Home After Divorce: A Fresh Start with Heart Divorce is one of life’s most profound transitions. It’s not just the end of a relationship — it’s the unraveling of routines, shared spaces, and the vision of a future once imagined together. For many, it’s disorienting. For some, it’s liberating. For all, it’s a moment that demands courage. And in the midst of this […]
Blog Buyer Pushbacks & Power Moves: Navigating the Pacific Northwest Market with Confidence   If you’ve been house hunting in the Pacific Northwest lately, you’re not imagining it-it’s a whirlwind. From Edmonds to Everett, Bothell to Bellevue, the market can feel like a maze: thrilling one moment, confusing the next. You’re not alone in wondering, “Am I missing something?” or “Is now really the right time?” Let’s unpack […]
Blog From Dream to Deadline: How We Transformed a Home and Launched a Listing in 2.5 Weeks   Some real estate stories are about square footage and comps. This one’s about heart, hustle, and the kind of teamwork that turns a tight timeline into a triumph. The Dream So we found it (as a matter of fact, she sent the listing to me, and I had sent it to her, and we […]
Blog Maximizing Your Home’s Value: Smart Upgrades vs. Trendy Traps Many homeowners wait until selling to make upgrades—only to realize they’ve spent time and money improving their home for the next owner, without ever enjoying the benefits themselves. Instead, smart homeowners treat their property as always market-ready, ensuring it stays desirable while they get to experience those upgrades firsthand. High-ROI Improvements That Pay Off These […]