Curb Appeal The Importance of Curb Appeal Curb appeal is the attractiveness of your home's exterior when viewed from the street. Studies show that a majority of buyers will not get out their car if they do not find your home's curb appeal visually attractive–that is, if they visit your property at all. With more and more people shopping for homes online, […]
Housing Costs Buying a Home? Consider COST not just Price We have often talked about the difference between COST and PRICE. As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As a buyer, you must be concerned not about price but instead about the ‘long term cost’ of the home. Let […]
Housing Inventory Homes Selling Faster Than Previous Year By: Ashley Harris Nationwide, homes listed for sale on Zillow were selling at a rapid clip, to the tune of a month faster in September than a year ago, according to a new analysis. Zillow measured homes sold on the real estate marketplace, and as a whole homes in September spent a median of 86 […]
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Homeowner's Insurance Ignoring Homeowner’s Insurance Risks Can Be Costly by Carrie Van Brunt-Wiley Editor, http://homeinsurance.com One of the first stages during the hunt for a new home is crunching the numbers to figure out your budget. And no matter how high or low that budget may be, prospective homebuyers should take into consideration the cost of insuring the home. It's easy to overlook insurance, […]
Home Prices Where Home Prices are Headed over the Next 5 Years Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists about where prices are headed over the next five years. […]
Home Prices Home prices post strongest annual gain in nearly 8 years Home prices in most metropolitan areas grew significantly in the third quarter, with the national median price rising at its fastest annual clip in nearly eight years, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). During the same period, existing homes sold at the fastest annual rate recorded in more than six years, according to NAR’s latest […]
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Home Pricing How to Set Your Selling Price Being overpriced is a bad start By Michele Dawson If you're selling your house, one of the first steps you'll take is setting an asking price, a maneuver that requires the ability to find the perfect balance between attracting solid offers and ultimately receiving top dollar. If you're working with a Realtor or other industry […]
Real Estate Negotiating FSBO’s Must Be Ready to Negotiate In a recovering market, some sellers might be tempted to try and sell their home on their own (FSBO) without using the services of a real estate professional. The real estate agent is a trained and experienced negotiator. In most cases, the seller is not. The seller must realize the ability to negotiate will determine […]
Seattle Homes for Sale Seattle View Home Sale Beautiful Seattle contmporary home for sale in Seattle's coveted North Beach neighborhood. Open Saturday November 9th 1PM-4PM Custom built home is tucked away in North Beach w/ modern lines, perfectly situated on a private lot w/ sound views. High end materials & quality craftsmanship throughout. Light filled & open floor plan w/ a seamless flow […]
Fixer Home to Flip Five things to know about buying a fixer-upper So you’re buying a fixer-upper? The house looks good, needs some work and is in a desirable neighborhood. But what might seem like a great fixer-upper property could actually be a money pit. Let’s look at some common potential issues with a home that could easily derail an appraisal and your mortgage. Here are some common […]
First Time Hme Buyers Millennials: Your Time Is Now Our guest blogger today is Justin DeCesare.  Justin is the CEO of Middleton & Associates Real Estate and has some great advice for the Millennial generation in today's post.   There will likely be no other time in the lifespan of the Millennial generation that is filled with more opportunity than right now. I understand that the preceding […]
Real Estate Referral Network Five Evergreen State cities placed in the top-100 best places to live in the U.S Bellevue, Bellingham, Tacoma, Redmond, Everett and Vancouver WA were all named in the top 500 best places to live in the US. Check out the article HERE If you are considering a move to any of these top 500 cities, give us a call, we have an exceptional referral network of brokers and agents throught […]
Home Selling Why You Should Sell Your House Now Many now realize that it is a great time to buy a home.  It might also be an opportune time to sell your house.  Here are the five reasons we believe now may be a perfect time to put your house on the market. 1. Demand Is High The most recent Existing Home Sales Reports […]
Home Purchase Tips for Buying a Home in the Fall So, you're finally off the fence and ready to buy a home before prices — and mortgage rates — rise any further. Here's what you need to know about jumping into the market at this time of year. Selection is limited Many frustrated sellers who weren't able to unload their properties during the busy peak spring/summer […]
Steve Hill Windermere Real Estate Blog Taking ownership: Millennials consider buying to escape rising rents With the rent-versus-own momentum shifting, many local Gen Y’s are caught in an emotional and financial tug of war. Special to NWhomes Ready to find a home? Renters who are ready to purchase a home are encourages by the National Association of Realtors to consider these steps first. Pick a location. How far are you […]
Home Ownership Chicken Little is Wrong: Homeownership Still the American Dream After the harrowing challenges experienced by so many homeowners over the last few years, many housing experts had predicted that the belief in homeownership as a major element of the American Dream would soon die. There is now conclusive evidence that these experts were wrong. As we reported back in September, The Joint Center of […]
Home Improvement and Decorating Six Tips for Great Window Treatments Spruce up those windows to make your kitchen more attractive with six easy-to-do ideas.   Design by Sue Adams 1. MINIMAL IS IN Strip away heavy window coverings and replace with simple shades. One path to less fabric is using an upholstered cornice, says Sue Pelley, national spokesperson for Interiors by Decorating Den, or a […]