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Just hold it.

Everett is GORGEOUS. My eldest was born there at Providence Hospital.

All west coast real estate is expensive.

As said above, there are a number of smaller communities nearby. Prices drop as you leave the core area. Example. Move to Marysville? Big reduction. Further to Darrington? They practically give it away.

Commute from Darrington would suck. And, it is super red-neck. And schools are terrible.

Have your sis rent and get her bearings first.