By Bret Butler | Butler & Butler at Compass | Founding Broker, Compass Washington | Last updated: November 5, 2026
Looking at Woodinville acreage for sale? Before making an offer, there are five ...
By Bret Butler | Butler & Butler at Compass | Founding Broker, Compass Washington; REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 honoree (2011) | Last updated November 3, 2026
Some of our largest Redmond sales over the past two years have been in th...
By Bret Butler | Butler & Butler at Compass | Founding Broker, Compass Washington; REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 honoree (2011) | Last updated November 3, 2026
The Kirkland real estate market is giving buyers more room to negotiate h...
By Bret Butler, Founding Broker, Compass Washington | Butler & Butler at Compass | Last updated October 27, 2026
Washington REET 2027 brings slightly higher price thresholds for Washington's real estate excise tax beginning January 1, 20...
Butler & Butler Real Estate is a family real estate team at Compass, led by broker Bret Butler, that helps buyers and sellers in Redmond, Woodinville, and across Seattle's Eastside in King County, Washington. The team (Greg, Sunny, Bret, an...
Author: Bret Butler
Date Published: September 8, 2026
Have you ever looked at a home online and thought, “I just want more space and peace”? That is one reason many buyers move to Woodinville. Some want larger yards. Others want quiet...
Author: Bret Butler
Date Published: 6/26/2026
Woodinville continues to attract buyers looking for more space, stronger schools, and a quieter Eastside lifestyle without losing access to Bellevue or Seattle. For many families and move-up b...
What Happens After You Accept an Offer? A Home Seller’s Guide
Accepting an offer on your home can feel like crossing the finish line. After days or weeks of showings, negotiations, and decision-making, many sellers feel a sense of relief onc...
How to Prepare to Buy a Home: What Smart Buyers Do First
Most buyers start their home search by scrolling listings. Smart buyers start by preparing.
Preparation doesn’t just make the process smoother — it changes outcomes. Buyers who ta...
Refinance or Sell? How Homeowners Decide What Makes Sense
At some point, many homeowners face the same crossroads: should I refinance my home or sell it?
This question often surfaces after interest rate changes, shifts in lifestyle, or ri...
The Top Questions Every Buyer Should Ask Their Real Estate Agent
Most buyers spend more time researching a home than they do evaluating the person helping them buy it. That’s understandable - homes are tangible, agents are not. But the reali...
Selling a Home in Woodinville: What Homeowners Should Know Before Listing
Selling a home in Woodinville is different from selling in more urban or high-density markets. Buyers here are often purchasing a lifestyle as much as a property, and th...