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3 Big Myths of Home Buying

We are here to save you pain, buyers. There are myths about the home shopping experience that must be addressed. We'd like to make the home buying experience as stress-free as possible, so please hear us out on these three big myths about home buying: Myth #1: “That house has been on the market so […]
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You Need a Professional to Sell or Buy a Home

Many people ask us whether they should hire an agent to sell their home or whether they should first try as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). In today’s market, we believe this is an easy decision: you need an experienced professional! You need an expert guide if you are traveling a dangerous path The […]
Sell or Rent

Should I Rent My House If I Can’t Sell It?

There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to consider renting their home instead of selling it. After all, a homeowner can […]
I-502 Marijuana Businesses

Concerns Expressed about Allowed Seattle Neighborhoods for I-502 Marijuana Businesses

The city of Seattle has produced a discussion draft of the Estimated Allowed Area for I-502 Licensed Marijuana Businesses Under City and State Regulations (includes growing, processing, and retail facilities). Below is a map from the discussion draft. The Broadview Community Council has written a letter to Seattle City Council members expressing concern about the area in […]

Home Buying 3 Big Myths of Home Buying We are here to save you pain, buyers. There are myths about the home shopping experience that must be addressed. We'd like to make the home buying experience as stress-free as possible, so please hear us out on these three big myths about home buying: Myth #1: “That house has been on the market so […]

Real Estate Agent Broker You Need a Professional to Sell or Buy a Home Many people ask us whether they should hire an agent to sell their home or whether they should first try as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). In today’s market, we believe this is an easy decision: you need an experienced professional! You need an expert guide if you are traveling a dangerous path The […]

Sell or Rent Should I Rent My House If I Can’t Sell It? There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to consider renting their home instead of selling it. After all, a homeowner can […]

I-502 Marijuana Businesses Concerns Expressed about Allowed Seattle Neighborhoods for I-502 Marijuana Businesses The city of Seattle has produced a discussion draft of the Estimated Allowed Area for I-502 Licensed Marijuana Businesses Under City and State Regulations (includes growing, processing, and retail facilities). Below is a map from the discussion draft. The Broadview Community Council has written a letter to Seattle City Council members expressing concern about the area in […]

Home Loan and Mortgages A lesson on loan pre-qualification Hunting for a new home? Pre-qualification can be an essential component of your home search. Here’s why. Mortgage pre-qualification. Why does it matter? Let me see if I can frame it this way… Has ever happened to you? You’re out with friends and decide to grab dinner. There’s a new place in town you’ve heard […]

House Paint Colors 10 Common Color Mistakes Designers share the color decorating mistakes that make them cringe. 1. Ceiling Paint "I never paint a ceiling dead white because all white paint has a bit of gray in it, and it takes the room down. Paint the ceiling a cream shade." –Athalie Derse 2. Matching Shades "You never want to match your walls […]

Mortgage Rates Home Buyers: Window of Opportunity Still Open The Fed recently announced they would continue their current pace of purchasing bonds until the economy was stronger. This bond purchasing program is the reason that mortgage interest rates are at historic lows. Rates began to increase over the last several months just on the anticipation that the Fed would announce that they would be […]

Home Improvement 5 September Home Improvement Projects By Bob Vila As another summer slips away, the days seem to straddle the seasons, alternating between warm breezes and brisk winds. So, too, do home improvement tasks. This month, the focus is primarily on the peripheries — clearing clutter in the garage, brightening a lackluster entry, gathering valuable seeds from the garden, replacing tired […]

Real Estate Agent Broker 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional The real estate market is a place where most people will make their largest investment ever. It is a place where fortunes can be, and often are, made. It is not a place, however, for you to “wing it”. While the myriad TV shows about real estate make the process look so simple – it’s […]

Homewowners Insurance Cost Does Your Credit Score Effect Your Homeowners Insurance Cost? Your credit score and your insurance payments- what’s the connection? You’re likely not surprised when your loan officer asks for your social security number- a thorough credit check is standard when applying for a loan. However, many consumers are caught off-guard when a homeowners insurance agent asks for their social security number. It’s widely debated, […]

Home Improvement Fence Etiquette: Tips to Avoid Neighbor Disputes Avoid fence disputes by practicing fence etiquette—a good neighbor policy. If you follow zoning regulations and share basics with neighbors before construction, you can install a new fence AND stay on good terms with the folks next door. Must-dos Observe boundaries: Don’t risk having to tear down that fence by going even one inch over […]

Seattle Homes for Sale Seattle Home For Sale | Open Sunday 12PM-3PM 13500 Northshire Road NW Seattle WA 98177 Open Sunday September 29th 12PM-3PM The spirit of every home is in the kitchen, a base for decisions, planning, baking, grilling and parading your culinary skills. Chef's island is the centerpiece of this kitchen redesigned for today's lifestyle. Grand spaces inside and out, this home offers incredible entertaining […]

Home Improvement 14 mistakes that will kill your home’s value 14 mistakes that will kill your home's value By Christopher Solomon of MSN Real Estate Your home is your castle, and you can do what you want with it. Right? Sure. But if you want a good return on the dough — and sweat equity — you pour into Home Sweet Home, you should make sure those changes […]

Uncategorized Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, known as CC&R's, may affect any property we might be requested to search. A covenant is a solemn promise to engage in or refrain from a specific action. It is also a type of contract in which the covenantor makes a promise to a coventee to do or not do some […]

Condominium Prices Condo Boom? Market Shows Signs of a Revival Condo Boom? Market Shows Signs of a Revival Daily Real Estate News | Monday, September 09, 2013 The condo sector has experienced lackluster growth in sales and development the last few years, but it may finally be seeing a turnaround in markets across the country. Condo sales are showing signs of strengthening as demand picks […]

Mortgage Rates Mortgage Rates after the Bernanke Announcement Last week, Bernard Bernanke startled many by announcing that the Fed will not wind down their bond buying program right now. The program is part of an overall stimulus package geared at bringing back the national economy. The Fed’s purchase of these bonds over the last few years has driven mortgage rates to historic lows. The assumption that […]

Mrtgage Rates Mortgage Rates after the Bernanke Announcement Last week, Bernard Bernanke startled many by announcing that the Fed will not wind down their bond buying program right now. The program is part of an overall stimulus package geared at bringing back the national economy. The Fed’s purchase of these bonds over the last few years has driven mortgage rates to historic lows. The assumption that […]

Seattle Home For Sale Just Listed! Seatttle WA Home For Sale Just Listed! 13500 Northshire Road NW Seattle WA 98177 Open Saturday 12PM-3PM Open Saturday 1PM-4PM The spirit of every home is in the kitchen, a base for decisions, planning, baking, grilling and parading your culinary skills. Chef's island is the centerpiece of this kitchen redesigned for today's lifestyle. Grand spaces inside and out, this home […]

Seattle View Home Seattle View Home for Sale 12211 7th Ave NW Seattle WA 98177 Seattle View Home An intimate relationship through a wall of windows, this Broadview estate excites with breathtaking views of mountains and Sound. Situated on a rare oversized lot, this home offers the privacy and space you deserve. With an updated galley kitchen featuring casual dining area, rat-pack entertaining […]

Seattle Mill Creek Area Home For Sale Mill Creek Home for Sale :: Open Saturday 12PM-3PM 13911 13th Drive SE Mill Creek WA 98012 Open Saturday 12PM-3PM Located in Mill Creek Village, a distinctive community of fourteen homes. Lush, spacious grounds set this neighborhood apart. This light filled home includes an updated kitchen, hardwood floors and new fixtures. The living room features vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Master suite boasts 5-piece bath. […]