Greater Seattle living & real estate.
Things I Notice
Every home tells a story, and after more than thirty moves, I've learned that finding the right place is about much more than the house itself.
Things I Notice is my running journal of homes, neighborhoods, relocation, and everyday life around Greater Seattle—the little details, useful discoveries, and practical insights that help a place feel like home.
New entries added regularly · Written by Dawna Capps
Previous entries
November 2, 2026
6 min read
What moving more than thirty times taught me about neighborhoods
I've packed up my life more than thirty times. It made me an expert on moving boxes, and a very picky student of neighborhoods.
November 2, 2026
6 min read
The little things buyers overlook (and I can't unsee)
After years of walking through homes as a REALTOR, investor, and one-time renovator, I have a running list of small details that predict big trouble. Here is what I check.
November 2, 2026
5 min read
What open houses actually teach you
Open houses look like social events, but they are quietly the best education in real estate you will ever get for free. Here is how to read one.
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