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Mics are still warm!…

This week’s sweep has kept my mics warm as I started in Bend, OR at the Genuine Hustle conference and wrapped this week with 3 of our esteemed colleagues that graced the stages, picked up another mic and dropped REAL & NOW knowledge… Join me for an hour as we double down on environment & […]
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It’s “cup” Friday, let’s sweep! | Mic’d up.

Welcome to “cup” Friday – to say there has been a lot going on this week is an understatement and I’m excited to throw a few words down on this page to close it out and get back to it! Windermere Cup this weekend – details here! Let’s see if those Dawgs can “sweep” Australia […]
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It’s Friday! “Greenlight” to livin’ (and limes)- our Michael Nelson.

This week was somber for those of us touched by the one and only, Michael Nelson. Michael passed away last Saturday, peacefully with his husband and Windermere broker, David Updike, by his side. I personally have balanced this week in reflection & story with many of you all the while putting one foot in front […]
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It’s Friday, let’s sweep | “not my mess”

Welcome to Friday, all! As I put a bookend to my week I share a two things with you – 1. a reminder and 2. a story. Let’s get right to it… Let’s start with a reminder. When listing a home, do yourself a favor – check websites on launch day to be sure they […]

Friday Post Mics are still warm!… This week’s sweep has kept my mics warm as I started in Bend, OR at the Genuine Hustle conference and wrapped this week with 3 of our esteemed colleagues that graced the stages, picked up another mic and dropped REAL & NOW knowledge… Join me for an hour as we double down on environment & […]

Friday Post It’s “cup” Friday, let’s sweep! | Mic’d up. Welcome to “cup” Friday – to say there has been a lot going on this week is an understatement and I’m excited to throw a few words down on this page to close it out and get back to it! Windermere Cup this weekend – details here! Let’s see if those Dawgs can “sweep” Australia […]

Friday Post It’s Friday! “Greenlight” to livin’ (and limes)- our Michael Nelson. This week was somber for those of us touched by the one and only, Michael Nelson. Michael passed away last Saturday, peacefully with his husband and Windermere broker, David Updike, by his side. I personally have balanced this week in reflection & story with many of you all the while putting one foot in front […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep | “not my mess” Welcome to Friday, all! As I put a bookend to my week I share a two things with you – 1. a reminder and 2. a story. Let’s get right to it… Let’s start with a reminder. When listing a home, do yourself a favor – check websites on launch day to be sure they […]

Friday Post FWL back April 7th, until we meet again! Fridays With Laura will be back April 7th as I am taking a pause in a long weekend away from real estate to return refreshed. Until we meet again & we will very soon! Be well, Laura And oh, for those of you getting excited about the Seattle Mariner’s home opener tomorrow – this hangs […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep! | Or better yet, get ready to row… Welcome to Friday everyone! It is early spring yet it is beginning to take shape in all ways. My plan is to stay intensely focused in conversation & connectedness to navigate all waters ahead. Office meetings, tour, a few extra phone calls, cups of coffee and data. It all plays a role in being excellent […]

Friday Post Enjoying the madness! Welcome to Friday everyone! Today is a day for me to set down the madness of real estate & enjoy another sort of March Madness. I also look towards the weekend in a big family gathering to celebrate my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. And, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’ll pick real estate back up next […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep! | mic’d up last night. Welcome to Friday, the natural bookend to the week. I had a lot to say this week which include getting mic’d up Thursday night for an evening with brokers & clients coming together for an in-person 2023 Annual Real Estate Forecast with Matthew Gardner. I purposely planned a date away from original turn into the […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep! | spring training insights Well, I have baseball on my mind as I witness pictures on social media of folks visiting Peoria, AZ to witness our Mariners take the field for spring training! First pitch today! As with many things, I take insights from sport into our sport of real estate. As I was reading a Seattle Times article […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep this week! | Audit, ChatGPT & Rick. Welcome to it, Friday all and specifically, Friday before Presidents’ Day Weekend. For those of you in the midst of transacting, please regard Monday, February 20th as a legal holiday with respect to computation of time. Today’s post is short & sweet as I’m knee deep in a DOL audit. Will expand on concepts below next week […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep this week! | A theme song. AI. Weekend Ready. I’ll give one more plug for this book. If I have a theme song for myself in 2023, it is in the form of this book! Just wrapping it up and it has creating great dialog for those turning the pages with me. Cliff note version: “Hospitality means being more thoughtful.” I can’t recommend this […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep! | on tour. Welcome to Friday! Yes, the groundhog saw his shadow signaling six more weeks of winter this week – yet my gut tells me spring is feeling right around the corner in our local real estate market. This week’s blog post is short & sweet with a thank you and one focused topic. On getting back […]

Friday Post Welcome to Friday, let’s sweep! | Insights. Welcome to Friday everyone! I have two things for us as we sweep this week & prepare for next (and beyond)…both of which I’ll speak to as “insights” as we get further into our 2023 together. The puzzle pieces are all out on the table from strategic planning, commitments, habits & crystal ball predictions – […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep the week! | responsiveness Hello Friday! In looking back at this week I want to give space to another responsive concept to the market that helps Buyers focus more and more on the house and a tiny bit less on rate sensitivity. Lenders and clients are getting better at creative solutions. As the market works itself towards more normalcy […]

Friday Post It’s Friday, let’s sweep! | “Unreasonable Hospitality” Before I get to a story from this week – sharing a foundational item that deserves a highlight as we set out further into 2023. When your real estate license is up for renewal AND so are your fingerprints – you will receive an email from the DOL roughly 4 months in advance that reads […]

Friday Post A reminder of Computation of Time this week & next… For those of you currently transacting, a reminder of Computation of Time this week and next! Did you know? Whenever any legal holiday falls upon a Sunday, the following Monday shall be the legal holiday. When computing time for purchase and sales agreements, please regard Monday, December 26th & Monday, January 2nd as legal holidays. Because Christmas & New Year’s […]

Friday Post Home for the holidays. Wishing each of us… Wishing each of us the ability to set everything down during the holidays and to find peace in the moments. Pause reflection. Pause planning. Pause the hustle. Pause the bustle. Be right here for the holidays. It is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and each other. – Laura

Friday Post A beautiful announcement! “we are far from over…” – Tuna I will never forget our 2022 Windermere Foundation Gala and I will never forget the emotions I witnessed as above pictured from our fearless leaders who helped drive tirelessly the end result for this year. Christine Wood (aka, Tuna) and Franny Wood – no words can describe well how I feel about this picture… To […]

Friday Post This week! | The magic of the season. The @rainierclub did not disappoint this week to again gather & celebrate the year & magic of the season! We filled this iconic Seattle building with fireside chats, festive food, holiday attire (we clean up nicely!) and a beverage in hand – does it get any better? Oh, yes it does – the people – […]

Friday Post It’s Sunday, let’s talk local tech workers… After a long holiday weekend I prepare for the week(s) ahead. Topics on my mind are the headlines around local tech companies, layoffs and real estate. Catching up on my reading this morning led my to Windermere broker Sol Villarreal‘s Civic Minute (the best Sunday reading in town). I’ve taken two excerpts below to amplify […]