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Home Purchase

Now Is The Time To BUY!

Considering A Home Purchase? Let our experience save you time and money! Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner Windermere Real Estate Seattle Northwest 206-769-9577
Home Purchase

When To Buy a House? RIGHT NOW!

After witnessing the housing bubble ‘pop’ just a few years ago, many would be buyers may be hesitant to pull the trigger. Today, we want to explain that the greatest risk a buyer can take right now is actually waiting to buy a home. We realize that every purchaser wants to be able to get […]
Memorial Day Weekend Activities

From Festivals to Concerts: 11 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner which means many families will be hittin’ the mountain passes in cramped cars packed full of camping gear, bikes, scooters, lawn chairs, blue tarps, and the family dog. But for those families sticking close to home this Memorial Day (you know who you are… been there, done […]
Economy, Housing and Real Estate

Consumers’ pent-up demand promises economic boost

Economy, Housing and Real Estate Paul Davidson, USA TODAY American consumers have denied themselves so much for so long — putting off buying homes, cars and other purchases — that their pent-up demand is poised to kick-start a sluggish economy. Four years into the recovery, stronger job growth, some loosening in bank lending and more […]

Home Purchase Now Is The Time To BUY! Considering A Home Purchase? Let our experience save you time and money! Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner Windermere Real Estate Seattle Northwest 206-769-9577

Home Purchase When To Buy a House? RIGHT NOW! After witnessing the housing bubble ‘pop’ just a few years ago, many would be buyers may be hesitant to pull the trigger. Today, we want to explain that the greatest risk a buyer can take right now is actually waiting to buy a home. We realize that every purchaser wants to be able to get […]

Memorial Day Weekend Activities From Festivals to Concerts: 11 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner which means many families will be hittin’ the mountain passes in cramped cars packed full of camping gear, bikes, scooters, lawn chairs, blue tarps, and the family dog. But for those families sticking close to home this Memorial Day (you know who you are… been there, done […]

Economy, Housing and Real Estate Consumers’ pent-up demand promises economic boost Economy, Housing and Real Estate Paul Davidson, USA TODAY American consumers have denied themselves so much for so long — putting off buying homes, cars and other purchases — that their pent-up demand is poised to kick-start a sluggish economy. Four years into the recovery, stronger job growth, some loosening in bank lending and more […]

Mortgage, Rates, Payment, Interest Total Increase a Buyer May Pay if They Wait Earlier in the week, we explained that experts have projected that U.S. home prices will appreciate by approximately 5% in 2013. We also revealed the Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae and the National Association of Realtors have all projected that the 30-year mortgage rate will be at least 4% by the end of 2013. If we assume that prices and […]

Mortgage, Rate, Interest, Home Buyer, Mortgage Rates Projected to Increase The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae and the National Association of Realtors have all projected that the 30-year mortgage rate will be at least 4% by the end of 2013. If we assume that rates will still be at 4% in twelve months, here is the difference a buyer will pay if they wait. Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner, Windermere […]

Emergency and Safety Prepardeness Oklahoma tornadoes prompt all to consider safety apps The recent Oklahoma tornadoes have the nation gripped and mourning, and now considering preparations for their own lives. Moore officials are asking people to donate to reputable charities – we've included a list where you can give. Read on HERE Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner Windermere Real Estate Seattle-Northwest 206-769-9577

Shoreline Home for Sale Two Homes – One Price! Open Sunday 12PM-3PM 15254 Dayton Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 This close-in Shoreline property offers two homes on one lot. The two bedroom, one bath front house has 1940's charm throughout. It has separate parking and its own laundry, making this an ideal rental home. The back home, built in 1980 boasts a large great-room style room with […]

Seattle Home For Sale Seattle Single Level Home – Open Sunday 12PM-3PM 305 NW 127th Street Seattle WA 98133 Beautifully maintained Broadview rambler welcomes you with a plethora of features throughout. In superb condition, this captivating home boasts a convenient circular floor plan with new interior paint, elegant light fixtures, rich hardwood floors, slate entry and halls. Room warming fireplaces in the living and family room. Park […]

Home Remodeling 10 Things you Must Fix in Your Home Today! 10 Things you Must Fix in Your Home Today! We update our wardrobes to reflect the changing and emerging styles, so naturally we should update our homes. In the long-run, a well maintained and updated home is necessary if you plan on putting your house on the market. Whether this is your first or second […]

Home Prices Optimism over home prices reaches milestone A majority of Americans now expect home prices to increase over the next year, pointing to growing optimism among housing-market observers, according to the results of Fannie Mae’s April 2012 National Housing Survey. By comparison, in April of last year only 32 percent of those surveyed said they believed home prices would appreciate over the […]

Home Price Gains Here’s What Is Really Behind Home Price Gains The numbers just keep going up. Home prices are defying gravity and expectations, which has some asking exactly how real they are and what is driving them. The answers lie, again, in the numbers, which vary depending on what particular report you choose. Home prices nationally, including sales of distressed properties, rose 10.5 percent in […]

Seattle Metro Transit Hearing on Metro Service Cuts May 14th The King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will hold a special meeting Tuesday, May 14 to take public testimony about potential Metro Transit service cuts. Committee members want to hear how you might be affected by service reductions and your ideas for alternatives. Metro faces a $75 million annual shortfall and will have […]

Christ the King Church Christ the King Catholic School Alumni Event – May 17th 6:00PM. C Calling all CKS alums! Christ the King Catholic School, located in the heart of Broadview, is hosting an Alumni Event on May 17th at 6:00pm. The school is inviting all Alumni to attend! Stroll down memory lane, meet with fellow classmates, and reminisce about your time at CKS. Christ the King will be […]

Home Ownership Gallup: Latest Data on Homeownership Check out this Infographic for the latest Gallup Data on Homeownership. If you are considering home ownership, give us a call, we love to work with first-time home buyers. Getting from renting to owning may be easier than you think! Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner Windermere Real Estate Seattle NW 206-769-9577

Real Estate How Housing Is Leading Us Out of the Great Recession We are often asked if the housing market can truly rebound if the all-round economy remains sluggish. We answer by explaining the housing market is not dependent on the economy but rather the economy is reliant on the housing market. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moodys.com,addressed this issue in a recent report. “Historically, housing has always […]

Home Improvement Home Improvement: A Bathroom Makeover for Just $265 A bathroom makeover for just $265 http://bit.ly/15PqngT

Seattle Real Estate and Homes for Sale Seattle Open House Today Stop by today, 12PM-3PM 305 NW 127th Street Seattle WA 98177 Beautifully maintained Broadview rambler welcomes you with a plethora of features throughout. In superb condition, this captivating home boasts a convenient circular floor plan with new interior paint, elegant light fixtures, rich hardwood floors, slate entry and halls. Room warming fireplaces in the living […]

Seattle Housing Market Seattle Housing Market Take one minute to find out what is happening in your housing world. Curious about your hyperlocal real estate market? Give us a call, we're happy to talk! Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner Windermere Real Estate – Seattle Northwest Telephone 206-769-9577

For Sale by Owner FSBO FSBOing: This Time It Was Embarrassing After failing to sell his NYC apartment on his own as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Colby Sambrotto hired a broker and paid a 6% commission in order to get the job done. His personal experience helps refute some of the myths Sambrotto has been espousing for over a decade. Let’s look at two […]