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Kitchen Remodel

17 Tips for Designing Your Own Kitchen

Tips for a Kitchen Remodel More than half of home buyers believe that remodeling their kitchen made a significant impact on their purchasing decision. While the kitchen is also referred to as the heart of the home, majority of time spent at home is actually cooking and entertaining. Therefore, why not make the kitchen area […]
Seattle Real Estate

Wealthy Pick Real Estate Over the Stock Market

We are taught from birth that the quickest way to achieve a goal is to seek out those who have already accomplished the goal and do what they do. Interested in creating wealth? It seems the wealthy trust real estate as an investment before even the stock market. A recent survey revealed that 75 percent […]
Home Buying

4 Things All Buyers Should Keep in Mind

No matter how you slice it, buying real estate is a complicated process that takes time and hard work to get right. Whether you’re looking for your dream home or an investment property to help build your retirement nest egg, here are a few things to keep in mind. Mortgage interest rates are still low […]
Mortgage Rates

30-year mortgage rate steady at 4.57%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages held steady this week, hovering near two-year highs. But rates could change quickly next week when the Federal Reserve addresses its bond purchase program. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year loan was unchanged from last week at 4.57%, just […]

Kitchen Remodel 17 Tips for Designing Your Own Kitchen Tips for a Kitchen Remodel More than half of home buyers believe that remodeling their kitchen made a significant impact on their purchasing decision. While the kitchen is also referred to as the heart of the home, majority of time spent at home is actually cooking and entertaining. Therefore, why not make the kitchen area […]

Seattle Real Estate Wealthy Pick Real Estate Over the Stock Market We are taught from birth that the quickest way to achieve a goal is to seek out those who have already accomplished the goal and do what they do. Interested in creating wealth? It seems the wealthy trust real estate as an investment before even the stock market. A recent survey revealed that 75 percent […]

Home Buying 4 Things All Buyers Should Keep in Mind No matter how you slice it, buying real estate is a complicated process that takes time and hard work to get right. Whether you’re looking for your dream home or an investment property to help build your retirement nest egg, here are a few things to keep in mind. Mortgage interest rates are still low […]

Mortgage Rates 30-year mortgage rate steady at 4.57% WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages held steady this week, hovering near two-year highs. But rates could change quickly next week when the Federal Reserve addresses its bond purchase program. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year loan was unchanged from last week at 4.57%, just […]

Housing Inventory Housing Inventory Making a Comeback The shortage of homes for sale earlier in the year created an imbalance of supply to demand which resulted in double digit year-over-year price increases nationally. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the inventory of homes for sale is now beginning to reach more normal levels. The article reported: “Housing inventories increased in […]

Home Pricing Pricing Your House to Sell Can Be Tricky The housing market is finally recovering. Sales are up and so are prices. That means good news for anyone thinking about selling. However, we must be careful not to fall into the trap of over exuberance. Pricing a house incorrectly when it is first listed for sale can be a huge mistake. Ken H. Johnson, […]

Down Payment Alternative Ways to Come Up With the Down Payment on a Home To successfully purchase a home today, you will need a down payment of at least 3.5 percent of the purchase price. Gone are the days of no down payment alternatives, down payment assistance and seller-offered programs to come up with the money needed to buy a home. Instead, let's look at the five ways you […]

Home Selling Thinking of Selling Your House? 5 Reasons to Do it Now Many now realize that it is a great time to buy a home. Today, we want to look at why it might also be an opportune time to sell your house. Here are the Top 5 Reasons we believe now may be a perfect time to put your house on the market. 1.) Demand Is […]

Real Estate Forms 10 most important real-estate forms you can’t ignore By Bill Briggs of SwitchYard Media If you're buying or selling a home, make way for the ensuing avalanche of documents, online or on paper. But which are absolute musts to read all the way through? Here are 10 of the most important documents that will come your way as you venture through your transaction journey. Experts say […]

Household Cleaning Tips 14 Household Cleaning Tips That Will Blow Your Mind With Fall approaching and the holidays on the way, you may be doing some cleaning to prepare for guests in your home. You may also be looking for some tricks to clean up those stains that just don’t seem to come out, or inexpensive ways to shine stubborn surfaces like stainless steel. I’ve pulled together […]

Home Ownership Why Do American Families Buy a Home? There is a plethora of opinions voiced by real estate gurus as to why the dream of home ownership is so important to most Americans. However, study after study reveals the same five reasons families decide to buy a home. They… Want a good place to raise children Want a place where their family feels safe […]

Kitchen Cabinets 5 Tips for Buying High-Quality Kitchen Cabinetry Design by Nip Tuck Remodeling Sleek stainless appliances and shiny granite counters may get all the attention, but the real star in any kitchen is the cabinetry. Cabinetry affects the way your kitchen looks, feels and functions. “There’s a huge range in cabinetry today,” said John Morgan, 2013 president of the National Kitchen and Bath […]

Apps Handshakes puts you in power of your information This is great for individuals looking to benefit from their personal data, but what about business? Flexibility, opportunity, and user data that is accurate and willingly given. Handshake gives you the ability to negotiate in real time with users who know their personal data is valuable. Even business user profiles contain data on personality, expertise, […]

Home Inspections How to Get the Most Value From Your Home Inspection Do you have an inspection scheduled this weekend? Check out these suggetions to get the most value from your home inspection. Once an offer on a property is accepted, most buyers hire a professional home inspector to assess the condition of the home. The inspector will write a detailed report for the buyer to use […]

Seattle Area Home for Sale Just Listed! Captivating Edmonds Bowl Home 911 Carol Way Edmonds WA 98020 Just Listed! Captivating Edmonds Home Elegantly remodeled four bedroom, three bathroom, mid-entry home in the heart of the Edmonds Bowl. From exquisite tile work to a stunning epicurean kitchen featuring granite slab counters and stainless steel appliances, attention to detail is evident. The light filled living room features abundant […]

Fannnie Mae Housing Forecast Housing Forcaset The infographic below shows Fannie Mae's housing forecast as of August 2013. Home sales, prices and mortgage rates are all expected to rise. When do you think it will be a good time to buy? If you are considering a first time or move up home purchase, give us a call, we are eager to […]

Home Inspection 4 Things All Buyers Should Keep in Mind No matter how you slice it, buying real estate is a complicated process that takes time and hard work to get right. Whether you’re looking for your dream home or an investment property to help build your retirement nest egg, here are a few things to keep in mind. Mortgage interest rates are still low […]

Real Estate Prices and Mortgage Rates As Interest Rates Rise, So do Home Prices It may seem counterintuitive, but historically, as interest rates rise, so do homes prices. Check out the graph below. Every dramatic mortgage increase has also given rise to home prices. Waiting to buy will cost more than an increase in interest rates, the home will cost more too. […]

Uncategorized Real Estate: Return on Investment Historically, real estate has always been a great investment. Check out this graph below. Real estate has outperformed the Dow Jones, the S&P and NASDAQ since Jaunuary 2000. Even with the housing bust, real estate proves to be a great investment. If you are considering an investment in real estate, either as a primary residence […]

Selling Your Home 5 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Broker Are you thinking of selling your home? Are you dreading having to deal with strangers walking through the house? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Hiring a professional real estate agent can take away most of the challenges of selling. A great agent is always worth more than the commission they charge just […]