{"id":2265,"date":"2026-04-18T00:12:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/?page_id=2265"},"modified":"2026-04-18T00:12:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:12:52","slug":"first-time-home-buyers-in-mercer-island-wa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/areas-we-serve\/mercer-island\/first-time-home-buyers-in-mercer-island-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Time Home Buyers in Mercer Island, WA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<style data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\">.vc_custom_1772150836835{margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background: #0B0B0B00 url(https:\/\/wp.demoviewer4.com\/carrie-freeman-pearson\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2469669.jpg?id=550) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat 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I guide buyers through every stage of the process, from understanding market conditions and evaluating property options to making competitive offers in a fast-moving luxury market. My goal is to make sure you feel informed and supported while helping you understand what makes Mercer Island real estate unique, including limited inventory, strong demand, and long-term investment potential. 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