Ellie Winter Real Estate

10/31/2026

One extra hour of sleep AND leftover Halloween candy? Yes, please! 🎃🍫

Happy Halloween! 👻🧡

Just a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends tonight, so don't forget to turn those clocks BACK an hour before bed! (Unless you're in Arizona, where apparently we have better things to do than mess with our clocks twice a year. 🌵)

Fun fact: Arizona is one of only TWO states that don't observe Daylight Saving Time. Do you know the other one?

Whether you're handing out candy, dressing up, or just enjoying a cozy night at home, have a fun and safe Halloween! 🧡

10/30/2026

🏡 PENDING IN WEST SEATTLE!

A huge congratulations to my first-time homebuyers, Brendan & Alexis, who are officially under contract on their very first home! 🥂

And here's the fun part... they're buying a townhome in the neighboring complex from where they currently rent! They already know and love the neighborhood, and now they'll get to call it their own.

But what I really love about this purchase is how much we were able to negotiate on their behalf!

We secured enough seller concessions to cover:
✅ ALL of their closing costs
✅ ALL of their prepaid property taxes and homeowners insurance
✅ AND a mortgage interest rate buydown to make their monthly payments more affordable!

This is exactly why I keep telling buyers not to overlook the fall and winter real estate market!

With less competition, buyers often have more time to make thoughtful decisions, keep their inspection and financing protections in place, and negotiate terms that can make a HUGE difference in the cost of buying a home.

No bidding wars. No waiving important contingencies. No feeling rushed into one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.

Brendan & Alexis are a perfect example of how buying in a quieter market can be a really smart move!

So excited for these two and can't wait to hand over the keys! 🔑❤️

Thinking about buying but waiting until spring? Let's talk. You might be surprised by what we can negotiate for you right now!

10/14/2026

Thank you, John, for the kind words and for trusting me throughout the process of selling your condo! I'm so glad we got it done and you can move on to your next adventure!

Thinking about buying or selling? I'd love the opportunity to help you navigate the process, too! ❤️

10/09/2026

Time to clean out those closets for a good cause! 🧥👢🧣

We're hosting a Fall Clothing Drive benefiting Northwest Center tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 AM–2 PM in the Keller Williams Greater Seattle office parking lot!

Have coats, sweaters, boots, scarves, or other warm clothing you no longer need? Swing by and drop them off! Fellow agents, feel free to spread the word and send your clients our way, too! Can't make it? Reach out and I'll happily come pick up your donations!

Less clutter for you, more warmth for someone else. Win-win! ❤️

10/08/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD | QUEEN ANNE CONDO! 🎉

In a Seattle condo market with roughly 6 months of inventory, getting this one sold in just 42 days was a win worth celebrating!

The secret? Preparation, teamwork, and knowing when to adjust. My seller, John, was an absolute rock star and did everything I recommended to get his condo market-ready.

And while we ultimately had to negotiate on price AND offer seller concessions to help the buyer navigate today's higher interest rates, that's what it took to get the deal done.

Because sometimes a successful sale isn't about holding out for the perfect price. It's about making smart decisions in the market we're actually in, accomplishing your goals, and moving forward.

Congratulations, John! Here's to your next adventure! 🥂

09/17/2026

🏡 PENDING in Queen Anne!

This one is a great example of how much preparation matters — especially in a challenging condo market.

John came to me through a referral from another agent, who met with the two of us at the condo before stepping back from the transaction. Together, we talked through what would help the condo show at its best and stand out from the competition — and John was completely open to doing the work before we went to market.

We made some updates, took care of the details, staged it, and made sure it was truly ready before that first buyer walked through the door.

The results? Pending in 42 days, when the current average for Queen Anne condos is around 60 days on market. 🎉

And there’s an interesting comparison right next door: a neighboring unit came on the market the week before ours without staging or the same level of preparation — and it’s still available.

In this market, buyers have choices. The homes that are prepared, presented and positioned well have an advantage.

I’m so happy for John, grateful to the agent who trusted me with her referral and helped get us started on the right path, and excited to see this one headed toward closing! ❤️

09/11/2026

25 years.

It’s hard to believe it has been that long, because I can still picture exactly where I was when the world seemed to change in an instant.

I was sitting in our big green comfy chair with Dylan, who was just over two years old, watching Blue’s Clues. It was such an ordinary morning — one of those little moments you would never expect to remember for the rest of your life. And then suddenly, it wasn’t ordinary at all.

Like so many people, I remember the confusion, the disbelief, the fear, and the heartbreak as we watched the events of that morning unfold. I remember holding my little boy and wondering what kind of world he was going to grow up in.

Today, 25 years later, I’m thinking about the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the families who left home that morning never knowing it would be their last goodbye, and the first responders and everyday people who ran toward danger to help others.

Today we remember the lives lost, the heroes, the families who carried unimaginable grief forward, and a day we promised we would never forget.

September 11, 2001.

We remember.

09/08/2026

Time to clean out those closets for a good cause! 🧥🧣🧤

We’re hosting our Winter Clothing Donation Day to support Northwest Center on Saturday, October 10th from 10am–2pm at the Keller Williams Greater Seattle office in Wallingford.

And we’re making it SUPER easy to donate! Just drive through the parking lot, pop your trunk, and we’ll unload your donations for you — you don’t even need to get out of the car! 🚗💨

We’re collecting clean, gently used coats & jackets, sweaters & long sleeves, warm socks & shoes, hats, gloves and scarves for all sizes.

Can’t make it that day? I’m happy to come pick up your donations! Just message, text or call me and we’ll arrange a time before the event.

And as a little thank you, everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for a $200 gift card to a local Seattle restaurant! 🎉

📍 Keller Williams Greater Seattle
1307 N 45th St, Seattle
📅 Saturday, October 10th | 10am–2pm

Please share this with friends and neighbors — I’d love to fill that Big Blue Truck this year! 💙

Clean out a closet, help our community, and we’ll make the drop-off as easy as possible!

08/20/2026

JUST SOLD! 🏡🎉

15 days from offer to keys — and with seller-paid closing costs! 🔑

Today, Kelson is officially a homeowner. ❤️

If you saw my pending post, you know this one wasn’t exactly a straight line. There was a previous home with an unexpected title issue, another where the sellers simply wouldn’t negotiate, and plenty of moments when it would have been easy to get discouraged.

But Kelson kept going — and it paid off.

We found a home he loved, put together a strong offer that also got him $12,500 toward his closing costs, and just 15 days later, we’re CLOSED!

And the best part? This home feels like the one we were supposed to find all along. It has the character, trees, beautiful setting and thoughtful updates he loved in the others — plus a great kitchen, plenty of room to make it his own, and a backyard that already has him dreaming about what he’s going to do with it. 🌲🏡

First-time homebuying can have some twists and turns, but sometimes the houses that don’t work out are simply part of getting you to the one that does.

Congratulations, Kelson! You did it!! 🥂🔑❤️

08/09/2026