# Michele Schuler > The Schuler Team is a Bellevue-based luxury real estate practice affiliated with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty, serving Mercer Island, Bellevue, the Eastside, Seattle and Bainbridge Island with brokerage, relocation and renovation concierge services. Luxury Eastside focus, Sotheby's/RSIR marketing, relocation specialists, data-driven valuation, renovation & staging concierge, high-net-worth sellers and relocating executives ## Agent Bios - [Meet Shelly Evans, Client Services Director in Bellevue WA](https://micheleschuler.com/agents/shelly-evans): Bellevue profile of Shelly Evans, The Schuler Team's Client Services Director, with biography, contact details, and featured properties. - [Michele Schuler Bellevue Real Estate Agent Profile](https://micheleschuler.com/agents/michele-schuler): Profile page for Bellevue managing broker Michele Schuler, serving Eastside markets and showcasing featured luxury listings. - [Marta Rodriguez - Your Local Real Estate Marketing Director](https://micheleschuler.com/agents/marta-rodriguez): Bellevue profile of Marta Rodriguez, The Schuler Team's Marketing Services Director, emphasizing her bilingual background and real estate marketing experience. - [Sophia Schuler | Meet Your Bellevue Client Manager](https://micheleschuler.com/agents/sophia-schuler): Bellevue profile of Executive Client Manager Sophia Schuler, a Seattle native with Bainbridge Island roots and a psychology degree. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Lynwood Center / Pleasant Beach | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/lynwood-centerpleasant-beach): Bainbridge Island neighborhood listing for Lynwood Center / Pleasant Beach, featuring waterfront homes, village amenities, and nearby parks. - [Winslow | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/winslow): Neighborhood listing for Winslow, Bainbridge Island, highlighting waterfront living, ferry access, local amenities, and home-price and demographic data. - [Wing Point | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/wing-point): Wing Point is a Bainbridge Island neighborhood page featuring luxury homes, waterfront access, and current MLS listings. - [Enatai Bellevue Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/enatai): Bellevue's Enatai neighborhood profile highlights waterfront luxury homes, local demographics, school access, and nearby amenities. - [Meydenbauer Bellevue WA Real Estate | Luxury Homes](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/meydenbauer): Bellevue neighborhood page for Meydenbauer, highlighting waterfront luxury homes, local amenities, demographics, and current MLS listings. - [Woodinville / Bothell | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/woodinville-bothell): Woodinville and Bothell neighborhood page highlighting wineries, trails, housing options, and current home listings. - [Bainbridge Island | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/bainbridge-island): Neighborhood profile of Bainbridge Island, Washington, with waterfront homes, ferry access, village amenities, listings, and local demographics. - [Fremont / Wallingford | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/fremont-wallingford): Seattle neighborhood profile for Fremont/Wallingford, with local character, housing mix, census stats, and active listings. - [Mercerwood / Shorewood | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/mercerwood-shorewood): Mercer Island neighborhood profile for Mercerwood / Shorewood, highlighting waterfront amenities, housing variety, and active property listings. - [Seattle | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/seattle): Seattle real-estate neighborhood page pairing city overview with current MLS listings, demographics, transit scores, and nearby businesses. - [Eagledale | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/eagledale): Neighborhood page for Eagledale / Bill Point on Bainbridge Island, Washington, with local market listings and area highlights. - [Green Lake | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/green-lake): Green Lake is a Seattle neighborhood profile highlighting lakefront recreation, housing variety, amenities, and market data. - [Magnolia | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/magnolia): Directory page for Magnolia, a waterfront Seattle neighborhood with spacious homes, Discovery Park access, and current property listings. - [Mercer Island | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/mercer-island): Mercer Island neighborhood profile and listing page highlighting schools, commute access, amenities, demographics, and luxury homes. - [North End | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/north-end): Mercer Island's North End neighborhood page highlights waterfront homes, parks, school access, and MLS listings. - [Rolling Bay / Manitou Beach | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/rolling-baymanitou-beach): Neighborhood profile for Rolling Bay / Manitou Beach on Bainbridge Island, highlighting shoreline living, local shops, and market listings. - [South End | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/south-end): Mercer Island's South End neighborhood page highlights lakeside living, community amenities, and active property listings. - [The Eastside | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/the-eastside): Neighborhood listing for Seattle's Eastside, highlighting Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and Issaquah homes and market data. - [First Hill / East Seattle | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/first-hill-east-seattle): Mercer Island neighborhood listing for East Seattle / First Hill, pairing a historic overview with current MLS homes and price data. - [Ballard Seattle Neighborhood Real Estate | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/ballard): Ballard Seattle neighborhood page profiles local lifestyle, housing, demographics, and current listings. - [Bellevue | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/bellevue): Bellevue, Washington neighborhood page with city overview, demographics, and luxury property listings. - [Issaquah | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/issaquah): Issaquah neighborhood page highlighting Eastside housing, outdoor access, market data, and available listings. - [Newport Shores | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/newport-shores): Bellevue neighborhood listing for Newport Shores, highlighting waterfront homes, community amenities, and local market data. - [Rockaway Beach / Port Blakely | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/rockaway-beach-port-blakely): Bainbridge Island neighborhood page describing Rockaway Beach and Port Blakely's waterfront setting, history, and nearby amenities. - [The Lakes | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/the-lakes): Neighborhood profile for The Lakes, a master-planned Mercer Island enclave of about 100 homes around five man-made lakes. - [Laurelhurst Seattle Real Estate | Michele Schuler Team](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/laurelhurst): Laurelhurst Seattle neighborhood guide highlights lakeside living, waterfront homes, parks, and city access. - [Neighborhood | Fort Ward / South Beach | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/fort-ward-south-beach): Bainbridge Island neighborhood page for Fort Ward / South Beach, highlighting waterfront homes, trails, and a 2025 median sale price of $1.615M. - [Meadowmeer | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/meadowmeer): Meadowmeer is a central Bainbridge Island neighborhood with golf-course views, forest access, and a median home sale price of $1,484,780. - [Sammamish | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/sammamish): Directory page for Sammamish, WA real estate, featuring a neighborhood overview, market stats, and live MLS property listings. - [Redmond | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/redmond): A Redmond neighborhood profile highlighting history, tech employers, outdoor amenities, community events, and housing variety. - [Kirkland | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/kirkland): Kirkland neighborhood profile highlighting Lake Washington living, downtown amenities, housing variety, and local MLS listings on the Eastside. - [Beaux Arts Village | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/beaux-arts-village): Neighborhood listing for Beaux Arts Village, highlighting Lake Washington waterfront homes, private beaches, and market and demographic stats. - [Lakemont | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/lakemont): Bellevue's Lakemont neighborhood guide highlights hillside homes, greenbelt settings, outdoor access, and current MLS listings. - [Bridle Trails Bellevue Kirkland Real Estate - Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/bridle-trails): Bridle Trails neighborhood profile featuring luxury homes, equestrian character, and current Bellevue and Kirkland listings. - [Capitol Hill Seattle Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/capitol-hill): A Capitol Hill, Seattle neighborhood guide with lifestyle highlights, market stats, and current property listings. - [West Bellevue Clyde Hill Medina Real Estate-Luxury Homes](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/west-bellevue-clyde-hill-medina): West Bellevue, Clyde Hill, and Medina luxury real estate listings and neighborhood overview in Bellevue, Washington. - [Madison Park & Washington Park Seattle Real Estate](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/madison-park-washington-park): Seattle neighborhood profile of Madison Park/Washington Park as a lakeside luxury market with waterfront homes and a $2.25M median price. - [Queen Anne | Neighborhood Guide | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/queen-anne): Queen Anne neighborhood page profiles Seattle homes, amenities, market stats, and nearby listings. - [Somerset Bellevue, WA Neighborhood Guide | Explore Homes](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods/somerset): Bellevue's Somerset neighborhood page profiles hillside homes, community amenities, census data, and current MLS listings. ## Featured Properties - [5121 SW Genesee Street](https://micheleschuler.com/properties/5121-sw-genesee-street-seattle-wa-us-98116-nwm2423232): Listing for a new-construction 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo at 5121 SW Genesee Street in West Seattle. - [4051 Providence Point Drive SE Unit: 2034](https://micheleschuler.com/properties/4051-providence-point-drive-se-unit-2034-issaquah-wa-us-98029-nwm2425206): Sold 2-bed, 1.5-bath condo at Providence Point in Issaquah, WA with mountain views and community amenities. - [5119 SW Genesee Street](https://micheleschuler.com/properties/5119-sw-genesee-street-seattle-wa-us-98116-nwm2418573): 2-bedroom, 2-bath new-construction condo at 5119 SW Genesee Street in West Seattle, Seattle WA. - [Luxury Homes for Sale in Mercer Island, Bellevue & Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/properties/sale): Featured residential listings for sale across the Seattle area, including Mercer Island, Newcastle, and Seattle. - [Sold Properties in Bellevue WA | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/properties/sold): Sold portfolio of single-family homes and condos across Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, and surrounding Eastside. ## Developments - [Groos Lane | Development | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/groos-lane): Bainbridge Island development page for Groos Lane, a five-home project with current and sold property listings. - [BDR Fine Homes | Development | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/bdr-fine-homes): Michele Schuler's development page profiles BDR Fine Homes with a Mercer Island property and related sales scope. - [Obenhaus Somerset | New Construction in Somerset | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/obenhaus-somerset): Bellevue development profile for Obenhaus Somerset, a 2-lot, 5-Star Built Green, net-zero-ready project by Dwell Development. - [Seascape Homes / Forest Creek Estate | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/seascape-homes-forest-creek-estate): A Mercer Island listing for Seascape Homes' Forest Creek Estates, a four-home luxury development priced from $4-5 million. - [Summerwell Homes | Development | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/summerwell-homes): Mercer Island development listing for Summerwell Homes, a 16-home project with $45M+ scope. - [TDG Construction | Development | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/tdg-construction): Mercer Island new construction home by TDG Construction, sold for $4,290,000 in November 2023. - [Wallingford 9 | Development | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/wallingford-9): Directory listing for Wallingford 9, a sold-out nine-unit townhome development in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. - [Latest Developments in Washington | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/developments): Builder showcase and development listings for Michele Schuler's Puget Sound new construction projects. - [Atlin Group | Development | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/atlin-group): Mercer Island development listing page for a new four-home project and select high-end Mercer Island and Bellevue listings. - [Cayson Fields | Development | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/cayson-fields): Listing page for Cayson Fields, a six-home Mercer Island development priced as a $25M+ project. - [Coastal Circle / Boehm Design | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/coastal-circle-boehm-design): Seattle development listing for Coastal Circle / Boehm Design featuring two new-construction home sales in Magnolia. - [Sundaze Holdings | Development | Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler - The Masterpiece](https://micheleschuler.com/developments/sundaze-holdings): A Mercer Island development page for Sundaze Holdings, highlighting a $3M remodel/addition at 4250 Crestwood Place. ## Tools - [Get a Free Home Valuation in Bellevue WA | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/home-valuation): Michele Schuler's home valuation landing page offers a free property value estimate. - [Estimate Your Mortgage Payment Today | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/mortgage-calculator): Mortgage calculator for estimating principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and PMI. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Enatai Waterfront Living: Key Tips for Luxury Buyers](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/enatai-waterfront-living-key-considerations-for-luxury-buyers): Guide to Enatai waterfront buying, covering dock permits, inspections, flood risk, views, and pricing context on Lake Washington. - [Luxury Homes | Real Estate Bellevue - Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/luxury-homes): Blog post on Eastside luxury homes, noting resilience in Bellevue, Medina, Kirkland, and Bainbridge Island despite market shifts. - [Farmers Markets Around Seattle & Eastside: 2026 Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/farmers-markets-2026-guide): A curated guide to farmers markets across Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, and the Eastside. - [Moving to Mercer Island - Moving to Bellevue | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/lifestyle-continues-to-shape-where-americans-choose-to-live): Bellevue-area real estate blog post on how lifestyle factors influence migration and homebuying choices in the Seattle region. - [Move to Mercer Island WA - Mercer Island homes for sale | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/move-to-mercer-island): A Mercer Island relocation post highlights island living and features two luxury home listings. - [Neighborhood Connection: Oct 2022 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/neighborhood-connection-october-2022): The Schuler Team reviews October market conditions and a shifting Eastside real estate landscape. - [2019/2020 Market Report | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/20192020-market-report): Western Washington real estate market report summarizing market-area data and the economic effects of recent events. - [5 Exemplary Midcentury Modern Homes | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/5-exemplary-midcentury-modern-homes): A roundup of five midcentury modern homes in California, Texas, and New York, with brief design and setting descriptions. - [6 Cities to Watch in 2020 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/6-cities-to-watch-in-2020): A real-estate blog profiles six global cities and matching luxury homes in Boston, Amsterdam, Taipei, Berlin, Buenos Aires, and Dubai. - [8 Reasons To Call The Mercer Island | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/8-reasons-to-call-us): A Mercer Island South End neighborhood guide highlighting walkability, amenities, schools, parks, and dining. - [Boosts Builder Confidence | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/boosts-builder-confidence-2023): Blog post on May 2023 builder confidence and new-construction demand amid low inventory. - [Home with Instagrammable Entryways | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/home-with-instagrammable-entryways): A Sotheby's-backed blog post showcases six luxury homes with Instagrammable entryways in North Carolina, Paris, Miami Beach, Dubai, New York, and Connecticut. - [Homebuyers Hard Pressed as Rates Rise | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/homebuyers-hard-pressed-as-rates-rise): A Seattle Times-reprinted market report on rising mortgage rates and fierce competition facing Western Washington homebuyers. - [House Flippers Awash in Cash | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/house-flippers-awash-in-cash): Bloomberg reports that U.S. house-flipping lenders are flooding the market as record profits, low inventory and cheap funding draw more financing. - [Latest Happenings Around Town | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/latest-happenings-around-town-october-2024): A Seattle-area blog roundup of October fall events in Kirkland, Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, and Ballard. - [Explore 6 Bright and Inviting Sunroom | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/let-there-be-light-6-sunrooms): A real-estate roundup of six bright sunrooms in homes across California, New York, and Glen Ellen. - [Meryl's Penthouse: Luxurious Living | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/meryls-penthous-luxurious-living): A blog post profiles Meryl Streep's Tribeca penthouse, emphasizing its $18.25 million listing, skyline views, and luxury amenities. - [Mixed Messages in the Market | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mixed-messages-in-the-market): Blog post analyzes 2024 real-estate market signals, contrasting rising new listings with weaker existing-home sales. - [Mortgage Delinquency Rate: 2nd lowest | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mortgage-delinquency-rate-declines-to-second-lowest-may-2023): Blog post on MBA data showing U.S. mortgage delinquency rates fell to 3.56% in Q1 2023. - [Northwest Connection | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/northwest-connection): Bellevue market recap links Northwest MLS data on rates, prices, and inventory to spring buying and selling conditions. - [The Neighborhood Connection: Apr 2023 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/the-neighborhood-connection-april): A Schuler Team newsletter update shares a spring greeting, a baby announcement, and a cautious real-estate market outlook. - [Seattle November events 2025 - Bellevue, Kirkland, and Eastside fall activities | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/events-november-25): A Seattle and Eastside November events roundup with holiday markets, runs, and light displays. - [Capitol Hill Real Estate - Real Estate Strategy | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/case-study-capitol-hill): A Seattle Capitol Hill case study describes a relisted home that sold after a holiday pause, staging refresh, and renewed marketing. - [2023 Top Performers | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/2023-top-performers): A Bellevue blog post celebrates RSIR brokers, citing 2023 market challenges and the branch's Bellevue's Best Real Estate Agency accolade. - [Amazon Cuts: Puget Sound Housing Impact | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/amazon-job-cuts): Blog post on Amazon layoffs and their expected effects on Seattle, Bellevue, and Eastside housing. - [Earnest Money in Washington: Eastside Buyer Basics](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/earnest-money-in-washington-eastside-buyer-basics): An Eastside buyer guide explains earnest money, contingency protections, and offer timelines in Washington real estate. - [Government Shutdown Housing Market 2025: What Buyers Need to Know](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/government-shutdown-housing-market-2025): Real-estate advisory on how the government shutdown may delay flood insurance, FHA, USDA, and income-verification steps. - [Seattle June events 2025 - Things to do in Seattle this weekend | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/june-events): A Seattle and Eastside June events roundup lists concerts, races, Pride celebrations, markets, and family-friendly community activities. - [November 2025 Seattle real estate report - monthly housing stats Bellevue](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-update-november-2025): A monthly market update summarizes November pricing, inventory, and demand trends across Mercer Island, the Eastside, and Bainbridge Island. - [mortgage rates September 2025 - Seattle real estate market | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/rates-sept-2025): A market update explains how falling mortgage rates, softer job growth, and sticky inflation could shift leverage toward buyers and sellers. - [Farmers Market Guide Seattle Eastside 2025 - Discover Local Gems](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/the-ultimate-2025-farmers-market-guide-for-seattle-and-the-eastside): Directory of farmers markets in Seattle's Eastside, Seattle, and Bainbridge Island. - [Tips for Extended Remote Work at Home | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/tips-for-extended-remote-work-at-home): A real estate blog post offers practical home-office tips for extended remote work. - [Time Your The Lakes Sale With Judkins Park Light Rail](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/timing-your-the-lakes-sale-around-light-rail-milestones): A real-estate blog advises The Lakes sellers near Judkins Park to time listings around East Link milestones and local transit impacts. - [Clyde Hill luxury homes - Bellevue Real Estate Market | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/discover-clyde-hill-a-premier-residential-gem): Blog profile of Clyde Hill as a luxury Eastside residential community near Bellevue and Seattle. - [Open Enrollment for 2024-2025 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mercer-island-school-district-board-announces-open-enrollment-for-2024-2025-april-2024): A Mercer Island real-estate blog post explains MISD open enrollment rules for new nonresident students in grades 8-12. - [Seattle Construction - Rent Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/apartment-construction-slows): Seattle blog post says apartment construction has slowed, potentially tightening the rental market. - [Seattle Real Estate Market - First Time Buyers | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/investor-activity-declines-in-seattle): A Seattle blog post notes investor purchases fell in Q1 2025, suggesting more room for owner-occupant buyers. - [Seattle Real Estate | Real Estate Market July 2025](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/july-2025-real-estate-market-update): A July 2025 Eastside market update reviews King County and Bainbridge Island trends, highlighting rising inventory, slower sales, and softer pricing. - [Relocating to the Eastside: Neighborhood Differences](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/relocating-to-the-eastside-how-key-neighborhoods-differ): Catalog-style guide comparing Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Sammamish for Eastside relocation buyers. - [Newcastle, WA Favorites: Best Spots to Eat & Explore](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/newcastle-favorites): A Newcastle, WA guide to favorite restaurants, parks, trails, and local gems. - [Lumber tariffs housing market - Impact of tariffs on home prices | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/lumber-tariffs-housing-market-2025): Bellevue real-estate blog post explains how new lumber tariffs may affect housing costs and remodeling. - [Seattle real estate market update - September 2025 market report | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-update-or-september-2025): A Seattle-area real estate market update covering September inventory, pricing, and submarket snapshots across the Eastside, King County, Bainbridge Island, and Mercer Island. - [FIFA World Cup 2026 Seattle & Eastside: Where to Watch](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/fifa-world-cup-2026-seattle-and-the-eastside): Seattle-area guide to World Cup 2026 matches, ticket estimates, fan zones, and watch spots across the Eastside. - [Investor Home Purchases Washington 2025: Discover Market Insights](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/investor-home-purchases-washington-2025): A Washington real-estate blog post examines how investor home purchases are affecting Seattle, King County, and the Puget Sound market. - [Mortgage Rates - Buying in Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mortgage-rates-june-2026): A Bellevue-area blog post says slightly lower mortgage rates may improve buyer and seller activity heading into summer. - [Spring Home Maintenance - Home Maintenance | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/spring-to-do-list-for-homeowners-quick-and-easy-tasks-for-a-fresh-start): A real-estate blog outlines quick spring home maintenance tasks for homeowners. - [Seattle and Eastside Events for June 2026 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/june-2026-events-seattle-bellevue): Curated June event listings covering Pride, art walks, markets, and festivals around Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, and Bainbridge Island. - [Estate and Equestrian Living in Bridle Trails](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/estate-and-equestrian-living-in-bridle-trails): Bellevue blog guide to Bridle Trails' wooded lots, equestrian trails, and estate-style residential appeal. - [Highest Home Prices by School District in Washington?](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/exploring-the-highest-home-prices-by-school-district): Blog analyzes Washington school-district home prices, highlighting Mercer Island and King County's dominance in the luxury market. - [Seattle real estate market trends - King County housing update | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/february-2025-real-estate-market-trends): A March 2025 market update reviews pricing, competition, and days on market across King County, the Eastside, and Bainbridge Island. - [Seattle Art Source - Home Decor | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/curating-connections-sarah-hurt-on-the-vision-behind-seattle-art-source): Interview with Seattle Art Source founder Sarah Hurt on curating Pacific Northwest art for homes, collectors, and community projects. - [Mercer Island waterfront home - Seattle waterfront homes | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/waterfront-mercer-island): A Mercer Island blog post frames 4632 E Mercer Way as a Lake Washington waterfront home with shoreline, dock, and indoor-outdoor living. - [Real Estate Shows Promising Signs | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/real-estate-shows-promising-signs): Seattle market update summarizing July 2024 NWMLS data on sales, inventory, and pricing. - [Seattle Real Estate Market Trends July 2025 | Discover Now](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-trends-july-2025): Blog post on Seattle real estate market trends across the Eastside, Bainbridge Island, and King County. - [Washington housing bill 2025 - Senate Bill 5184 parking reform | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/washingtons-big-housing-move-one-million-new-homes-needed): A Washington State housing policy post outlines Senate Bill 5184's proposed parking minimum reductions. - [Q2 2025 Market Update | Seattle, Eastside, King County Market Update - Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/q2-2025): A Puget Sound housing market update covering Seattle, Eastside, Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island, and King County. - [Sammamish Luxury Real Estate | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/sammamish): Directory-style overview of Sammamish luxury real estate, neighborhood highlights, schools, commute access, and lifestyle amenities on the Eastside. - [How Bellevue Light Rail Is Reshaping Housing Demand](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/how-light-rail-is-reshaping-housing-demand-in-bellevue): A Bellevue real-estate analysis of how light rail station areas are reshaping housing demand, walkability, and redevelopment prospects. - [Seattle Area Real Estate Update Oct 2025 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-update-october-2025): Seattle-area real estate blog post summarizes October 2025 market data for the Eastside, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, and King County. - [Interest Rates | August Interest Rates - Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/fed-august-2025): A Bellevue real-estate blog post interprets the Fed's July rate hold and its possible effect on Eastside buyers. - [Sound Transit | 2Line Eastside - Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/sound-transit): Michele Schuler reviews how Sound Transit's 2Line is changing Eastside commuting, development, and transit-oriented real estate. - [Buying and Selling in Seattle | real estate trends - Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-talking-points-august-2025): A Seattle-area real estate market update notes rising inventory, longer days on market, and shifting rate expectations for buyers and sellers. - [Seattle luxury real estate - Mercer Island homes for sale | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/april-fools-dont-fall-for-these-real-estate-myths): A Bellevue real estate blog debunks common buying and selling myths in the Pacific Northwest. - [Events in Seattle - What to do in Bellevue | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/april-and-may-2025-cant-miss-events-in-seattle-and-the-eastside): A Seattle real-estate blog rounds up April and May 2025 spring events across Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Skagit Valley. - [Housing Market - Real Estate News | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/housing-policy-changes): A Bellevue real-estate blog post reviews FHFA housing policy rollbacks and their potential effects on affordability and renters. - [Real Estate News - Mortgage Applications | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/march-mortgage-application-2025): A real estate blog reviews MBA mortgage data, noting lower refinancing, slightly higher purchase applications, and 30-year rates at 6.71%. - [Seattle housing trends - Eastside real estate market | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/march-market-snapshot): A March market snapshot for King County, the Eastside, and Bainbridge Island tracks inventory, prices, and buyer demand. - [Seattle Housing Market - Real Estate Market Update | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/by-the-numbers-march): A Seattle/King County market snapshot on spring housing conditions, rising prices, lean inventory, and buyer and seller guidance. - [who is driving the housing market 2026 - housing market trends 2026 | Michele Schuoler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/2026-housing-market): Blog post on boomer-led housing market shifts and their implications for Seattle, Bellevue, and Mercer Island buyers and sellers. - [Mercerwood and Shorewood Moves on Mercer Island](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mercerwood-and-shorewood-smart-moves-for-downsizers-and-move-up-buy): Mercer Island listing compares Mercerwood and Shorewood for downsizers and move-up buyers. - [Washington Millionaire Tax - Washington income tax impact | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/washington-millionaire-tax): Real Residential's statement on Washington's proposed Millionaire's Tax argues the tax may dent sentiment but not overturn Western Washington demand. - [mortgage rate lock activity November 2025 - mortgage rates December 2025 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/november-2025-mortgage-rate): Mortgage-rate analysis of November lock activity, refinances, loan mix, and local implications for the Eastside, Seattle, and Bainbridge Island. - [Bothell, WA - North Creek Bothell | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/north-creek-bothell): Neighborhood guide profiling North Creek in Bothell as a family-friendly luxury area with schools, parks, and commuter access. - [Dog Friendly Seattle - Dog Approved Mercer Island | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/dog-friendly-stops): A Mercer Island blog note recommends the Starbucks drive-through as a pup-cup stop for dogs. - [Warren Buffett economic insights - 2025 housing market forecast | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/warren-buffett-2025): A blog post interprets Warren Buffett's latest comments on trade, the economy, and real estate for buyers and sellers. - [Retiring in Seattle - Best places to retire abroad | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/retiring-in-seattle-and-abroad-options): Blog post on Seattle retirement costs and alternative U.S. and overseas relocation options. - [WA Rent Stabilization Law - WA Real Estate News | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/wa-rent-stabilization-law): A blog post explains Washington's new rent stabilization bill, its caps, exemptions, and effects on renters and landlords. - [April 2025 Eastside Real Estate Market Update - Seattle Housing Market Trends April 2025 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/april-2025-market-trends-analysis): Blog analysis of April real estate trends across the Eastside, King County, and Bainbridge Island. - [Seattle real estate trends Q3 2025 - real estate market update | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/q3-2025-insights): A blog post analyzing Q3 2025 real estate trends across Puget Sound communities. - [Seattle real estate market update May 2025 - Seattle housing market news | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-market-update-may-2025): A Puget Sound real estate update on inventory, pricing, and days on market across Seattle, the Eastside, King County, and Bainbridge Island. - [Seattle Events - Bellevue What To Do | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-events-september-2025): A roundup of September events in Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Bainbridge Island, spanning festivals, markets, concerts, and fairs. - [Side Sewer Basics for The Lakes, Mercer Island](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/side-sewer-basics-for-the-lakes-homeowners): Mercer Island guide explains side sewer ownership, permits, warning signs, inspections, and repair options for The Lakes homeowners. - [Buyer Trends - U.S. Cities Ranking | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/buyer-trends-2026): Blog post on 2026 buyer-advantage housing markets and how shifting inventory and pricing may aid flexible buyers. - [Housing Forecast - 2026 Mortgage Rates | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/2026-housing-market-outlook): Blog post on Greater Seattle's 2026 housing outlook, arguing strategy will matter more than waiting for lower mortgage rates. - [2026 U.S. Housing Market - Housing Market Outlook | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/2026-market-outlook): Michele Schuler's blog post on the 2026 U.S. housing market outlook emphasizes lower mortgage costs, steadier prices, and improved affordability. - [2025 Luxury Real Estate Outlook - Trends | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/2025-luxury-real-estate-outlook-key-trends-shaping-the-market): Blog post on luxury real estate trends, including wealth migration, interest rates, branded residences, and sustainability. - [5 Homes with Handsome Libraries | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/5-homes-with-handsome-libraries): A curated roundup of five luxury homes in U.S. cities, each highlighted for a distinctive library or study. - [Relocating: Mercer Island or Bellevue? Executive Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/relocating-mercer-island-or-bellevue): Blog guide comparing Mercer Island and Bellevue for Eastside relocations, covering housing, commute, waterfront, schools, budgeting, and touring plans. - [Things to do in Seattle spring - Things to do in Seattle spring | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/spring-in-seattle): A seasonal Seattle-area guide to spring activities, day trips, and weekend getaways across the Eastside and Pacific Northwest. - [6 Media Rooms That Steal the Show | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/6-media-rooms-that-steal-the-show): A catalog of six luxury homes with media rooms, spanning Florida, California, Connecticut, New Mexico, and New York. - [Energy Efficiency Boosts Property | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/energy-efficient-boosts-property): A blog post on energy efficiency and future property value highlights Obenhaus Somerset Haus 2. - [Gateway Magazine Spotlight | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/gateway-magazine-spotlight): A Seattle blog post highlights Michele Schuler's Gateway Magazine feature on relocation transactions, buyer trends, and cross-market buying between Silicon Valley and Seattle. - [Housing Prices Go Up After Election? | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/housing-prices-go-up-after-the-election): A Bellevue real-estate blog argues election years often see stronger housing activity, but demographics and the economy matter more than politics. - [Market Insights 2023 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-insights-2023): A Schuler Team blog teaser on housing-market analysis, Federal Reserve rate hikes, and the 2023 outlook. - [Seattle's Dog Obsession | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-dog-obsession): Seattle lifestyle feature on the city's dog obsession and its growing dog-friendly culture. - [Neighborhood Connection: Aug 2022 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/neighborhood-connection-august-2022): A Schuler Team August 2022 update on nuanced Eastside housing conditions, pricing strategy, and buyer opportunities. - [New Properties for Sale: $20 Million | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/new-and-notable-properties-for-sale-over-dollar20-million): A Sotheby's roundup of four luxury properties for sale above $20 million in Singapore, Rome, Aspen, and Hamburg. - [Realty's 2024 Forecast Report | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/realogics-sothebys-international-realtys-2024-forecast-report): A blog entry promoting RSIR's forecast report on regional housing markets, mortgage rates, prices, and a new Market Perspectives podcast. - [5 Well-Equipped Home Cocktail Bars | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/well-equipped-home-cocktail-bars): A curated roundup of five luxury homes with standout cocktail bars and entertaining spaces across the U.S. - [Case-Shiller Reports Highest-ever | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/case-shiller-reports-highest-ever-august-monthly-increase-for-seattle): Seattle housing blog analyzes a record August Case-Shiller jump and argues the COVID-era slowdown gave way to a strong rebound. - [Market Trends: The Sound: Q2-2019 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-trends-the-sound-q2-2019): Directory-style roundup of Q2 2019 housing market trends in Seattle, the Eastside, and Bainbridge Island. - [Neighborhood Connection: June 2023 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/neighborhood-connection-june): June 2023 neighborhood newsletter on Pacific Northwest weather, family milestones, and a volatile housing market. - [Neighborhood Connection: Oct 2023 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/the-neighborhood-connection-oct): A Schuler Team newsletter mixes Africa travel reflections with a cautious update on the Pacific Northwest housing market. - [Seattle's Real Estate Market Update | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattles-real-estate-market-update): Seattle real estate market update from The Schuler Team on inventory, seller leverage, and buyer strategy. - [10 Reasons to Work With Our Team | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/10-reasons-to-work-with-the-schuler-team): A Bellevue real estate team outlines its service strengths, from relocation and buyer support to builder services and global marketing. - [5 Homes With Illuminating Features | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/5-homes-with-illuminating-features): Blog post surveying five luxury homes that showcase fashionable lighting styles and design ideas across global markets. - [A Recipe for Fabulous Entertaining | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/a-recipe-for-fabulous-entertaining): Blog roundup of six luxury kitchens and entertaining spaces across Pacific Palisades, Manhattan, Sonoma, Greenwich, Santa Fe, and Bridgehampton. - [Choosing an Experienced Broker | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/choosing-an-experienced-broker): Opinionated blog post urging buyers and sellers to choose an experienced broker with a proven sales history. - [Competitive Housing Market Overview | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/competitive-housing-market-overview): Greater Seattle Area housing market overview covering competition, pricing, migration trends, and October 2024 market metrics. - [Difference When Staging Your Home | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/difference-when-staging-your-home): A real-estate blog post explains how color, furniture, lighting, and virtual staging can improve a home's market appeal. - [Discover The Best of First Hill | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/discover-the-best-of-first-hill): A Mercer Island neighborhood profile highlighting First Hill's residential homes, Roanoke Inn history, parks, views, and walkability. - [Dwell Development Receives 2 Honors | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/dwell-development-receives-2-honors): Blog post about Dwell Development receiving two Built Green Hammer Awards for sustainable remodeling and Lake House 2.0. - [Holiday Events - Seattle and the Eastside - Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/latest-happenings-around-town): A blog roundup highlights holiday events in Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island, and Bellevue. - [Make Your New House Feel Like Home | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/make-your-new-house-feel-like-home): Blog post offering practical tips for settling into a new home and making it feel personalized. - [March Mortgage Applications Rise 6.2% | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/march-mortgage-application-riise-62): A Schuler Team blog recaps MBA data showing March new-home purchase mortgage applications rose 6.2% year over year. - [Mercer Island's Upzoning Strategy | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mercer-islands-upzoning-strategy): Blog post on Mercer Island's upzoning plan around Town Center and the future Sound Transit 2 Line station. - [Michele Schuler As a Founding Member | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/michele-schuler-as-a-founding-member): Press release announcing Michele Schuler as a founding member of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty's new Bellevue branch office. - [Positive Mortgage Application Surge | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mortgage-application-surge-marks-positive-start-to-2024-january-2024): Blog post on MBA data showing a January uptick in mortgage applications, refinance activity, and purchase demand. - [Mortgage Applications Increased | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mortgage-applications-increased): A Bellevue real estate blog relays MBA data showing mortgage applications rose 7.0% as refinance and purchase activity both increased. - [Moving Forward Post-Pandemic | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/moving-forward-post-pandemic): Seattle magazine's blog post revisits pandemic-era changes in shopping, dining, and issue planning, emphasizing local businesses and adapted coverage. - [Navigating Success with EO Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/navigating-success-with-eo-seattle): Personal essay on EO Seattle's influence on an entrepreneur's leadership, values, and real estate career, ending with The Schuler Team's strategic alliance partnership. - [Neighborhood Connection: August | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/neighborhood-connection-august): A Michele Schuler blog update reviews Pacific Northwest inventory, pricing, and buyer demand amid low supply. - [Neighborhood Connection: Dec | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/neighborhood-connection-dec): A Schuler Team newsletter on Eastside real estate conditions, inventory constraints, and 2024 mortgage-rate forecasts. - [Neighborhood Connection: Feb 2023| Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/neighborhood-connection-february): A February 2023 Schuler Team blog post previews a local real estate market discussion for Seattle and the Eastside. - [Our Real Estate Magazine | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/our-real-estate-magazine): Archive page for The Schuler Team's Neighborhood Connection real estate magazine. - [Perfect Day Trip to Bainbridge Island | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/perfect-day-trip-to-bainbridge-island): A local blog maps a Bainbridge Island day trip with arts, gardens, food, shopping, and scenic stops. - [Realtor features Obenhaus Somerset | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/realtor-features-obenhaus-somerset): Blog post on Realtor.com's Unique Homes feature for Bellevue's Obenhaus, a green luxury listing in Somerset. - [RSIR Introduces New REET Website | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/rsir-introduces-reet-website): A blog post on WashingtonREET.com and Washington's graduated real estate excise tax. - [Seattle Increases Seating Capacity | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-eateries-delay-reopening): Seattle Times coverage of restaurateurs delaying indoor reopening despite Washington's eased dining-capacity rules. - [Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Updates | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-fastest-growing-big-city): Directory page for Michele Schuler's Seattle-area real estate blog and recent neighborhood posts. - [Seattle Housing Levy. (October 2023) | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-housing-levy-october-2023): Blog post on the Seattle Housing Levy and its proposed affordable housing funding, costs, and political support ahead of the November vote. - [Seattle's Residential Prices Rise | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-residential-prices-rise): Seattle housing commentary links rising Case-Shiller prices to Amazon and Boeing shifts that could reshape Eastside demand. - [Benefits of Annual Insurance Review | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/the-benefits-of-an-annual-insurance-review-january-2023): Blog post on homeowners insurance reviews, covering coverage gaps, renovations, valuables, discounts, and liability protection. - [The Neighborhood Connection | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/the-neighborhood-connection): December 2022 Schuler Team newsletter on King County real estate conditions and year-end buyer-seller strategy. - [Understanding the Current Landscape | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/understanding-the-current-landscape): A Bellevue real estate blog post explains mortgage rate history and current affordability context. - [Senate Passes Middle Housing Bill | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/washington-state-senate-passes-middle-housing-bill-june-2023): Blog post on Washington's Middle Housing Bill, explaining its zoning changes, permitting requirements, and potential housing-cost effects. - [What I Love About Clyde Hill | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/what-i-love-about-clyde-hill): A Bellevue-area blog post highlights Clyde Hill's views, privacy, schools, and upscale neighborhood appeal. - [Where Nature and Luxury Intersect | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/where-nature-and-luxury-intersect): A travel catalog of luxury glamping destinations across North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. - [Reside Magazine | Spring 2020 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/resider-magazine-or-spring-2020): A blog post introduces RESIDE Magazine's Spring 2020 issue and highlights Realogics Sotheby's International Realty's milestone anniversary. - [ Big Q: Could a National Housing Emergency Be Declared?](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/big-q-could-a-national-housing-emergency-be-declared): Blog post examining whether a national housing emergency could be declared and what it might change for housing costs and financing. - [Seattle 2020: A Global City Rises](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle2020): A Seattle blog post page on Michele Schuler's real-estate site. - [Mercer Island luxury home - Mercer Island waterfront living | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mercer-island-waterfront): A Mercer Island waterfront blog post spotlights 8243 W Mercer Way and its Lake Washington views. - [Kirkland Real Estate - Living in Kirkland WA | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/neighborhood-spotlight-kirkland): A Kirkland, Washington neighborhood spotlight for buyers, covering waterfront living, parks, events, and housing near Seattle and Bellevue. - [Featured in Inman - Michele Schuler | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/featured-in-inman-leaders-in-luxury-michele-schuler): Blog post about Michele Schuler's feature in Inman's Leaders in Luxury, highlighting her finance-to-real-estate path and client-centered approach. - [Walkable, Ferry-Friendly Living in Winslow](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/walkable-ferry-friendly-living-in-winslow): Winslow on Bainbridge Island offers ferry access, walkable streets, waterfront space, and a mix of shops, culture, and housing. - [Fed rate cut September 2025 - mortgage rates 2025 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/rates-cut-sept-2025): A Seattle-area real estate blog explains how lower mortgage rates affect buyers, sellers and refinancers across the Puget Sound. - [Fed Announcement June 2025 - Real Estate Market | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/june-2025-fed-update-what-buyers-sellers-and-brokers-need-to-know): Real-estate blog summarizes the June 2025 Fed hold and its implications for buyers, sellers, and brokers. - [Feng Shui: Interviewing Victoria Coen | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/feng-shui-interviewing-victoria-coen): Interview with Victoria Coen on using feng shui in homes, offices, and gardens for balance and prosperity. - [Impact of Second Quarter GDP | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/impact-of-second-quarter-gdp): Real estate blog post linking second-quarter GDP and durable goods orders to housing-market conditions. - [12 Homes with Enviable Outdoor Spaces | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/12-homes-with-enviable-outdoor-spaces): A blog post highlights 12 listings with patios, rooftops, gardens, and views for outdoor living. - [2025 Holiday Bucket List: Seattle & Bellevue | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/2025-holiday-bucket-list-seattle-bellevue): A curated holiday-events guide for Seattle and Bellevue highlights lights, markets, performances, and seasonal outings across the Eastside. - [An Interview with Janof Architecture | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/an-interview-with-janof-architecture): An interview with Janof Architecture covers high-end residential design, remodeling advice, and dream-home planning. - [Bellevue Affordable Housing - Amazon Housing Investment | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/amazon-pledges-dollar100m-for-affordable-housing-in-bellevue): Blog post on Amazon's $100 million commitment to affordable housing in Bellevue's Spring District. - [Dreams Come True in These Bedrooms | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/dreams-come-true-in-these-bedrooms): A curated roundup of luxury bedrooms with views in Napa, New York, San Francisco, Bridgehampton, Singer Island, and Santa Fe. - [Real Estate News - Inflation | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/february-pce-inflation-and-its-impact-on-the-real-estate-market): Blog post links February 2025 PCE inflation to higher mortgage rates, slower housing demand, and opportunities for prepared buyers and sellers. - [Bellevue Sellers: High-ROI Renovations That Pay Off](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/high-roi-renovations-for-bellevue-sellers): A Bellevue real estate guide outlining high-ROI pre-sale renovations, budget tiers, permits, and timing for sellers. - [Home Prices: Second-Fastest Rising | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/home-prices-second-fastest-rising): Blog analysis of Seattle home prices says COVID-era restrictions and scarce listings kept prices rising despite weaker sales. - [How the Latest Federal Reserve Decision Impacts Real Estate](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/how-the-latest-federal-reserve-decision-impacts-real-estate): Real-estate blog post in Bellevue analyzes the Fed's latest rate cut and its implications for mortgage rates, buyers, sellers, and market timing. - [NWMLS housing market update June 2025 - Seattle real estate market | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/inventory-surge-june-2025): A blog post on rising Northwest Multiple Listing Service inventory and shifting buyer opportunities in the Seattle-area market. - [Housing Market Shift - Buyers Market | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-shifting-toward-buyers): A Michele Schuler blog post explains why national housing data suggests a more buyer-friendly U.S. market. - [Market Trends, November 2024 - The Eastside and Bainbridge Island | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-trends-for-november-2024): A Seattle-area market update compares Eastside and Bainbridge Island inventory, sales, and median prices for November. - [Market Trends - Real Estate Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-trends-from-around-the-sound-q4-2024): Blog post analyzing Puget Sound single-family home trends across the Eastside, Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island, and Seattle. - [May 2025 events in Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, and Seattle - Events in May 2025 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/may-2025-events-in-bellevue-seattle): A directory-style roundup of May 2025 events across Bellevue, Kirkland, Sammamish, and Seattle. - [Mercer Island Guide - Seattle Lifestyle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mercer-island-guide): A Mercer Island neighborhood guide highlights local parks, shops, restaurants, and community favorites. - [Mood Board | Peak Season | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/mood-board-peak-season): Sotheby's International Realty presents a ski-season mood board of alpine interiors, saunas, and mountain destinations. - [Neighborhood Connection: April 2024 | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/neighborhood-connection-april-2024): A Schuler Team newsletter combines spring reflections, team changes, and a Pacific Northwest housing market update. - [Outdoor Dining To Stay In Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/outdoor-dining-to-stay-in-seattle): A Seattle blog post notes SDOT will keep outdoor dining permits but now charge business owners an annual fee. - [Q1 2025 Market Update](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/q1-2025-market-update): Blog market update summarizing housing data for King County, the Eastside, Seattle, Mercer Island, and Bainbridge Island. - [Job Growth - PNW News | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/puget-sound-job-growth): A Puget Sound real estate blog post on regional job growth, highlighting employment gains and housing demand. - [Cedar Shake Roof Replacement The Lakes: Essential Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/replacing-cedar-shake-roofs-in-the-lakes-what-to-know): Guide to replacing cedar shake roofs in The Lakes, covering materials, Seattle permitting, insurance, and resale considerations. - [Seattle Events August 2025 | Things To Do - Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-events-august-2025): Directory of August 2025 Seattle-area events spanning downtown parks, the Eastside, Bainbridge Island, and Monroe. - [Seattle Real Estate Seasonality: Timing Your Move | Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-real-estate-seasonality-explained): Explains seasonal patterns in Seattle real estate and how buyers and sellers can time moves around monthly market shifts. - [Seattle Prices: 2nd-Fastest Rising | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-prices-2nd-fastest-rising): Seattle housing market commentary on June 2020 Case-Shiller data, low supply, and rising prices across the metro and exurban counties. - [Stay Healthy Streets on Foot | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/stay-healthy-streets-on-foot): A Seattle blog maps three Stay Healthy Streets walks through Greenwood, the Central District, and Mount Baker to Rainier Beach. - [The 2020 Waterfront Report | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/the-2020-waterfront-report): A blog post introduces RSIR's Western Washington waterfront sales report covering 15 counties and 15 months of market data. - [Blue Chip Economic Indicators, housing market forecast - mortgage rates, economic growth, Seattle real estate](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/steady-growth-ahead): Blog commentary on U.S. growth, mortgage rates, and Seattle-area housing demand amid rising local inventory. - [Eastside food banks - Seattle food donations | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/supporting-local-food-banks): Blog listing Eastside and Seattle food banks with donation, volunteer, and collection-drive ideas for community support. - [The Neighborhood Connection: October 2024 | Blog](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/the-neighborhood-connection-october-2024): A real estate blog post mixes conference takeaways with a brief fall market update for buyers and sellers. - [Day Trips & Weekend Getaways Near Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/weekend-getaways-near-seattle): A Seattle-area day-trip guide listing nearby Pacific Northwest weekend escapes with drive times and activity ideas. - [Way to Deliver Energy Efficiency | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/way-to-deliver-energy-efficiency): A blog post on passive house construction and its energy-efficiency, health, and durability benefits. - [Meydenbauer Condos vs. Estates: Choose Your Lifestyle](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/meydenbauer-condos-versus-estates-choosing-your-bellevue-lifestyle): Bellevue guide comparing Meydenbauer waterfront estates with downtown condos and townhomes by cost, upkeep, walkability, and resale. - [Living on Kirkland's Waterfront: Your Complete Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/what-its-like-to-live-on-kirklands-waterfront): A guide to daily life, housing, transit, and shoreline rules on Kirkland's waterfront. - [Seattle Luxury Real Estate - Medina Real Estate | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/luxe-living-selling-one-of-washingtons-priciest-homes-in-2024): Blog post on a Medina waterfront sale at 609 Evergreen Point Road, named Washington's #4 priciest home sale of 2024 by The Seattle Times. - [Mercer Island WA - Mercer Island neighborhoods | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/living-on-mercer-island): A Mercer Island relocation guide covering neighborhoods, schools, commuting, clubs, and community events. - [July events Seattle Eastside - things to do in Bellevue Kirkland July | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/8-must-attend-events-around-seattle-and-the-eastside-this-july): A Bellevue real-estate blog rounds up July events across Seattle, the Eastside, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Bothell, and downtown Bellevue. - [Move to Sammamish - Sammamish homes for sale | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/move-to-sammamish): A Sammamish relocation guide highlights schools, recreation, commute access, and featured luxury homes in the Eastside community. - [Seattle Real Estate Trends 2025: Discover Market Insights](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/seattle-trends-2025): Blog post summarizes Seattle market conditions, inventory growth, pricing, and Bellevue mixed-use development. - [Relocating to Redmond: Practical Guide for Tech Pros](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/relocating-to-redmond-a-practical-guide-for-tech-professionals): Directory guide for tech professionals relocating to Redmond, covering commutes, neighborhoods, schools, pricing, and buying timelines. - [Is Bainbridge Island Right for You? Relocation Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/is-bainbridge-island-right-for-you-a-relocation-decision-guide): A relocation guide weighing Bainbridge Island's ferry commute, premium housing, schools, and walkable Winslow lifestyle. - [Seattle Real Estate Market Trends - December 2024 housing trends | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/market-trends-for-december-2024): A blog post reviews December 2024 market trends for Seattle's Eastside and Bainbridge Island. - [Fall Activities Seattle - Halloween events Bellevue | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/events-october-25): A roundup of October festivals, cultural events, and Halloween activities across Seattle and the Eastside. - [2025 Waterfront Report Washington - Mercer Island waterfront real estate | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/waterfront-report): Michele Schuler's blog introduces a Puget Sound waterfront market report covering Mercer Island, Seattle, Bainbridge Island, and nearby communities. - [Jumbo Loans on Seattle's Eastside: West Bellevue Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/jumbo-loans-on-the-eastside-what-to-know): A Bellevue-area guide explains jumbo-loan qualification, timelines, appraisals, and offer strategy for Eastside buyers and sellers. - [February Events Seattle and Surrounding Areas - Things to do in February Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/events-around-town-february-2025): Real-estate blog roundup of February events in Bellevue, Seattle, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island. - [Real Estate Market Trends: Seattle, Eastside & Bainbridge - Aug 2025](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/talking-points-august-2025): Market commentary on late-summer housing trends across Seattle, the Eastside, and Bainbridge Island. - [Bellevue Luxury Real Estate - Top Real Estate Team Seattle | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/the-schuler-team-named-among-rsirs-2024-top-performers): Blog post announcing The Schuler Team's recognition as an RSIR top-performing team at the Bellevue branch. - [Eastside Real Estate Market - Bainbridge Island Home Sales | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/january-market-trends-eastside-and-bainbridge-island-real-estate): A January 2025 market update compares Eastside and Bainbridge Island real estate conditions, inventory, pricing, and negotiation dynamics. - [Events Around Seattle - Eastside Events | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/march-2025-cant-miss-events-around-seattle-and-the-eastside): Directory of March events around Seattle and the Eastside, from museum free days and night hikes to Holi, runs, and drive-in movies. - [Redmond Housing Options for Tech Professionals](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/redmond-housing-options-for-tech-professionals): Guide to Redmond housing options for tech professionals, comparing condos, townhomes, detached homes, and commute-focused neighborhoods. - [Kirkland Waterfront and Walkable Living Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/kirkland-waterfront-and-walkable-living-explained): A Kirkland neighborhood guide comparing Downtown, Juanita, and Houghton for waterfront access, walkability, and housing types. - [Choosing a Mercer Island Home for Commuter Families](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/choosing-a-mercer-island-home-as-a-busy-commuter-family): A Mercer Island home-buying guide for busy commuter families, focused on transit access, school boundaries, neighborhood fit, and premium-market tradeoffs. - [Rolling Bay and Manitou Beach Island Living](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/island-living-in-rolling-bay-and-manitou-beach): A Bainbridge Island guide to Rolling Bay and Manitou Beach's village core, shoreline access, commuting, and home styles. - [Selling in West Bellevue Luxury Market: 2026 Tips](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/selling-in-west-bellevue-strategies-for-todays-luxury-market): A West Bellevue luxury-seller guide uses local market data, staging advice, and disclosure tips to frame a sharper listing strategy. - [Enatai or Meydenbauer? Bellevue Waterfront Guide](https://micheleschuler.com/blog/enatai-or-meydenbauer-comparing-bellevue-waterfront-lifestyles): A Bellevue blog compares Enatai and Meydenbauer for waterfront access, housing mix, walkability, and residential lifestyle tradeoffs. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonial & Success Stories | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/testimonials): Testimonials for Michele Schuler and the Schuler Team from homebuyers and sellers describing relocation, buying, selling, and service experiences. ## Core Pages - [Real Estate Seattle - Discover Luxury Homes with Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/): Seattle-area Schuler Team page featuring testimonials, accolades, and high-end listings across the Eastside and Bainbridge Island. ## Other Pages - [Guide to Mercer Island Neighborhoods | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/mercer-island): Mercer Island real estate landing page listing neighborhood areas of expertise for The Schuler Team. - [404 Page Not Found | Michele Schuler Real Estate](https://micheleschuler.com/404): Landing page for Michele Schuler's Bellevue real estate team with contact details and a brief service pitch. - [Seattle & Eastside Real Estate Market Updates | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/blog): Directory-style blog index for Michele Schuler's Seattle and Eastside real-estate posts. - [Guide to Eastside Neighborhoods | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/eastside): Michele Schuler's Eastside real estate page lists local areas of expertise and invites buyers and sellers to connect. - [home valuation](https://micheleschuler.com/homepage-draft): A templated real-estate landing page promoting instant home valuation and a free valuation request. - [White-Glove Vendor Referrals | Trusted Home Services by Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/white-glove-connections): A Bellevue real-estate page offering clients curated referrals to vetted home-service professionals. - [Broker Referral Opportunities | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/broker-referrals): Broker referrals page for Michele Schuler, highlighting relocation expertise and service across Mercer Island, Bellevue, Seattle, and Bainbridge Island. - [Your Greater Seattle Sotheby's Affiliate | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/who-we-are): Bellevue-based Michele Schuler profile highlights her team experience, Real Residential affiliation, and service across Mercer Island, Bellevue, Seattle, and Bainbridge Island. - [Expert Tips to Buy Your Home | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/buyer-services): Buyer services page for The Schuler Team describing consulting, negotiation, and concierge support for Seattle-area homebuyers. - [Contact Michele Schuler | Luxury Real Estate Expert in Mercer Island, Bellevue, & Seattle](https://micheleschuler.com/contact-us): Contact page for Michele Schuler and The Schuler Team LLC in Bellevue, Washington. - [Read our DMCA Notice | Michele Schuler Real Estate](https://micheleschuler.com/dmca-notice): DMCA notice page for Michele Predmore Schuler with copyright infringement and counter-notification instructions. - [Privacy Policy | Michele Schuler Real Estate](https://micheleschuler.com/terms-and-conditions): Privacy policy and terms of use for The Schuler Team LLC's real estate site, outlining data collection, AI use, and advertising practices. - [free home valuation](https://micheleschuler.com/backup): A marketing page for an instant home valuation and seller-focused advice. - [Michele Schuler - Vendor List Request](https://micheleschuler.com/vendor-list-request): A vendor-request contact form for clients seeking preferred vendors from The Schuler Team LLC. - [About Sotheby's International Realty | The Schuler Team](https://micheleschuler.com/about-sir): About Sotheby's International Realty and the Schuler Team, highlighting its global luxury network and Bellevue, WA contact details. - [Meet Michele Schuler | Leading Luxury Real Estate Agent in Mercer Island, Bellevue, & Seattle](https://micheleschuler.com/about-us): About Us page for The Schuler Team profiling Michele Schuler and her Bellevue-based real estate service. - [Expert Tips to Sell Your Home | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/seller-services): Real estate seller-services page for The Schuler Team, highlighting pricing strategy, staging, targeted marketing, and client advocacy. - [Guide to Bainbridge Island Neighborhoods | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/bainbridge-island): Bainbridge Island real estate directory page listing neighborhood expertise areas and search options. - [Guide to Washington Neighborhoods | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/neighborhoods): Neighborhood directory covering Mercer Island, Bellevue, the Eastside, Seattle, and Bainbridge Island. - [Guide to Bellevue Neighborhoods | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/bellevue): Bellevue real estate directory listing for Michele Schuler's neighborhood expertise areas. - [Guide to Seattle Neighborhoods | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/seattle): A Michele Schuler Team landing page for Seattle real estate and neighborhood expertise. - [Featured Properties Video Showcase | Michele Schuler](https://micheleschuler.com/video): A video gallery of Michele Schuler's luxury home listings across Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, and nearby Eastside communities.