For most single women, buying a home isn't just a lifestyle choice - it's the foundation of their long-term financial security. This week I'm getting into the real numbers behind women and homeownership, and why helping more women get there is at the heart of what I do.

I've been selling homes in Seattle for four years, and the question I hear most is: is it still worth it to stay? This week's millionaires tax debate got me thinking hard about that.

Washington just passed its first-ever income tax, and social media comments are loud and negative. But only 21,000 filers in the entire state will pay the new 9.9% rate. Everyone else gets expanded tax credits, child care funding, and school investment. So why is everyone so angry?

I went through the bill, the data, and the four loudest objections so you don't have to. Here's why I support the bill, and why I think you should too.

The First-Time Buyer Is Disappearing | Peri Erickson-Brown Seattle Real Estate

First-time buyers are at a 40-year low. Here's what's actually driving the trend -- and what it means if you're trying to buy right now.

If you have been searching for a home near Seattle with room to breathe, it might be time to look past the sound and follow the rivers. I am a Seattle-area real estate broker who works with buyers across the Puget Sound region, and river towns come up in my conversations more than almost anything else. People want space, trail access, and a sense of place, and these communities deliver all three. This guide covers seven of my favorites, from the Snoqualmie Valley towns of Carnation and Duvall to the historic streets of Snohomish.

Thinking about buying a home in Seattle and want to be prepared for all the costs you need to budget for? From the sidewalk in front of your house to the water and sewer lines from the city, and the underground oil tank buried in your backyard. Here are six homeowner costs that might surprise you, and that some buyers never learn about until it's too late.

Real headlines from Seattle Times about real estate market. Real estate news is old news. An experience, local real estate agent can help you make informed decisions today.

It's the first week of International Women's Month, and I'm sharing a brief history around women and homeownership. Partly because it's my job, partly because we are living in a time when civil rights seem to be moving in the wrong direction. Learn how even though Women were able to sell homes and own property in the early 1900s, it wasn't until the 1970s that women were able to purchase property without a male co-signer.

This Whittier Heights townhome is a diamond in a rough sea of townhomes. While others are stacked wall to wall or on streets with no parking, this townhome is on a quiet residential street, close to great amenities, and with the layout and features you actually want. Don’t miss it.

Understand the duties of a buyer to perform their own due diligence in a real estate transaction.

This checklist of Fall maintenance tasks will prepare your home for the colder weather, can protect your home from costly damage and keep you warm and safe this winter.

When people think of investing, typically the stock market and retirement accounts come to mind. But one of the most powerful, and often underestimated, assets in a financial portfolio is owning your home.