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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 […]

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 […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

Seattle Sunday Open House North Beach/Blue Ridge Area Home :: Open Sunday 11/03 1PM-4PM :: 2851 NW 94th Street, Seattle 2851 NW 94th Street Seattle WA 98117 Open Sunday 11/03 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 to outdoor living. Two story entry. […]

Home Improvement 4 Tips to Redo a Small Bathroom by DIY Inspired Pin It The bathroom obviously needs to be an efficient, comfortable and functioning unit of your home. And it should be treated that way. By focusing on the right things and by using effective decorating techniques/storage ideas, you can get the most out of your bathroom regardless of how small […]

Mrtgage Rates Mortgage Rates Fly Holding Pattern Just Over 4 Percent by Matthew Graham Mortgage rates continued flying their recent holding pattern just over 4 percent. Most lenders' rate sheets were essentially unchanged compared to yesterday's latest. Additionally, we never saw enough bond market movement during the course of the day to justify any mid-day changes. The most prevalent Conforming (best-execution) has been pinned to […]

Curb Appeal Curb Appeal, The First Impression Counts! Selling a home can be very rewarding (and profitable) if the right steps are taken to make sure that the home for sale shows its best to potential buyers, or as Sandra and I like to say, Parade Ready. When a home owner is thinking about selling their house, extra care and focus should be […]

Halloween, Safety Top tips to keep your kids safe on Halloween by Dale Johnson For parents and children: Children under 12 should trick-or-treat and cross streets with an adult. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Parents should remind children to watch […]

Home Inspection Home Inspection Question: Using the home inspection contingency, must a buyer hire a licensed inspector or can the buyer have a friend or relative, who is a contractor, perform the inspection for the buyer? Aren't there some exemptions to this licensing requirement? If not, what should the broker do when the buyer announces that the buyer intends […]

Seattle Foreclosed Homes Taking the Spooky Feeling Out of Foreclosures Buying a Foreclosure isn’t as Risky as You May Think, with the Proper Know-How Last week, when Amanda Kostina laid out her 10 Hidden Hazards When Buying Foreclosure, it hit close to home. My husband and I relocated to Florida in the midst of the credit crunch, and what awaited me in my new home […]

Home Ownership and The American Dream Why Do We Buy Real Estate? Why do you own your home? Why do you want to buy a home? According to Fannie Mae the top five reasons people buy a home or aspire to buy a home are: To have a better place to raise their children; A place where their family can feel safe; To have more space; Freedom […]

Home Decorating A Dozen Creative Ideas for Decorating Blank Walls When you have a big, blank wall to fill, your first thought may be a gallery wall. There's nothing wrong with that, but sometimes it's nice to break up all of that flat framed artwork with something different. Enter baskets, brackets, paint-dipped objects, wall sculptures, special paint effects and more. Check out these 12 ways […]

Jumbo Home Loans The Curious Case of the Jumbo Mortgage Though it may feel like yesterday, it's been about half a decade since the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis hit. In September 2008, the United States government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Since then, the mortgage industry has undergone fundamental changes, experiencing both increased regulation and a large shift toward […]

Multiple Offer Home Purchase Winning in Multiple Offers Phinney Ridge Home 526 N 59th Street Seattle WA 98103 Kudos to my business partner Sandra Brenner. Sandra was able to negotiate the winning offer on this beautiful Phinney Ridge home for our clients. If you are a home buyer who wants to ensure you are working with an experienced negotiator, give us a call, […]