Molly Haines at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., with the U.S. Capitol dome visible behind her

Molly Haines at the Russell Senate Office Building  |  Washington, D.C.  |  NAR Legislative Meetings 2026

Inaugural Edition

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WOODINVILLE J O U R N A L

A Publication for the People Who Call Woodinville Home

From Washington, D.C. to Woodinville

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Inside This Issue

What We're Covering

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Housing Advocacy

What's happening at the state and national level — and how it affects Woodinville homeowners directly.

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Capital Gains

When selling triggers taxes, when it doesn't, and what strategies informed sellers are using right now.

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Can You Afford to Move?

A practical look at the real math behind upsizing, downsizing, and making a move in today's rate environment.

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Woodinville Market Watch

Local data, real trends, and what the numbers actually mean for your home's value and your timing.

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From Molly's Desk

Why I Created The Woodinville Journal

Woodinville isn't just where I work. It's home.

As a lifelong Woodinville resident and proud Woodinville High School alumna, I've spent years helping local families navigate some of life's biggest financial decisions.

Along the way, I kept hearing the same questions — from neighbors at school pickup, from clients around the kitchen table, from people who deserved straight answers and weren't getting them.

That's why I created The Woodinville Journal. Every issue is designed to help you make informed decisions about your home, your equity, and your future.

Your Publisher

Bringing National Housing Conversations Home to Woodinville

Through my leadership with Washington REALTORS®, Seattle King County REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®, I have the opportunity to advocate for homeowners at the local, state, and national levels.

The Journal is how I bring those conversations back to the people they matter most to: the families who call Woodinville home.

Molly Haines
Founder & Managing Broker — Homes by Molly Haines | Real Estate Advisors
Washington REALTORS® Leadership Seattle King County REALTORS® NAR Member CDRE Certified
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