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“Moving Up: Was it Worth Waiting?” and more

New reports are revealing that the number of months’ inventory of existing homes available for sale is increasing. Some of these sellers are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move. There is no way for us to predict the future but we can look at what happened over the last […]
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Redfin accused of misclassifying employees as independent contractors

Seattle-based online real estate brokerage Redfin has been hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging the firm misclassified employees as independent contractors in order to avoid having to pay minimum and overtime wages, payroll taxes and other business-related expenses. Read on HERE. http://www.inman.com/2014/02/12/redfin-accused-of-misclassifying-employees-as-independent-contractors/
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Why Warren Buffet does not reproduce the REDFIN model

by Wildrosebeef, Wiki.Answers.com Redfin agents are paid via a salary and bonus structure. The company states that the benifits and expenses they cover total 44K per year although they inflate many of those costs and do not take into account that most of those fees might not be paid by individual agents (such as 10K […]
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Phinney Ridge Seattle WA Home for Sale :: Open Sunday 1PM-4PM

7222 2nd Ave NW Seattle 98117-4803 MLS 643420 This outstanding contemporary craftsman home is situated in Seattle’s vibrant Phinney Ridge neighborhood. You will love the central location with easy access to downtown, U-District and major commuting routes. The home was completely remodeled in 2002 for today’s lifestyles. The open and inviting main level features gracious […]

Seattle Real Estate “Moving Up: Was it Worth Waiting?” and more New reports are revealing that the number of months’ inventory of existing homes available for sale is increasing. Some of these sellers are moving up, some are downsizing and others are making a lateral move. There is no way for us to predict the future but we can look at what happened over the last […]

Seattle Real Estate Redfin accused of misclassifying employees as independent contractors Seattle-based online real estate brokerage Redfin has been hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging the firm misclassified employees as independent contractors in order to avoid having to pay minimum and overtime wages, payroll taxes and other business-related expenses. Read on HERE. http://www.inman.com/2014/02/12/redfin-accused-of-misclassifying-employees-as-independent-contractors/

Seattle Real Estate Why Warren Buffet does not reproduce the REDFIN model by Wildrosebeef, Wiki.Answers.com Redfin agents are paid via a salary and bonus structure. The company states that the benifits and expenses they cover total 44K per year although they inflate many of those costs and do not take into account that most of those fees might not be paid by individual agents (such as 10K […]

Seattle Real Estate Phinney Ridge Seattle WA Home for Sale :: Open Sunday 1PM-4PM 7222 2nd Ave NW Seattle 98117-4803 MLS 643420 This outstanding contemporary craftsman home is situated in Seattle’s vibrant Phinney Ridge neighborhood. You will love the central location with easy access to downtown, U-District and major commuting routes. The home was completely remodeled in 2002 for today’s lifestyles. The open and inviting main level features gracious […]

Seattle Real Estate Seattle WA North Beach Real Estate Statistics Seattle's North Beach neighborhood continues to be a seller's market with just two months of inventory. If you are curious what your Seattle area home might be worth, give us a call, text or email. We are ready to get to work for you! See more Seattle real estate statistics right HERE! -Steve and Sandra […]

Seattle Real Estate Just Listed! Seattle Home for Sale :: Open Sunday 1PM-4PM North Beach Area Residential 9025 Cyrus Ave NW Seattle, WA 98117 MLS 661275 ExclusivelyNorthBeach.com t's a spring fling all year ‘round! Lush territorial views greet you from nearly every room. This home sits high above the street and enjoys privacy and an abundance of natural light throughout the day. The main level features formal living […]

Seattle Real Estate Buying a Home? Know ALL Your Options Recently, we have suggested that the Millennial generation’s struggles with student debt and the overarching concept of homeownership are not the reasons for so many first time buyers hesitating to move forward with the purchase of their first home. Now there is another firm suggesting the same. The asset management company, Nomura, came out with […]

Seattle Real Estate NAR Reports Reveal Two Reasons to Sell Now We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now may be the best time to sell your house. Let’s look at the […]

Seattle Real Estate Mid Century Home with Apartment :: Open Sunday 1PM-4PM OPEN HOUSE, July 06, Sunday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 11801 12TH AVE NW, SEATTLE, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS (3 full) 3440 Square Feet An umbrella of sunshine reaches over the deck and onto the alfresco living spaces. […]

Seattle Real Estate Fantastic Seattle Neighborhood :: Home for Sale :: Open Saturday 1PM-4PM OPEN HOUSE, July 05, Saturday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 13250 6TH AVE NW, SEATTLE, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS (2 full, 1 half) 2790 Square Feet A choreographed mix of skylights and vaulted ceilings pour light into every […]

Seattle Real Estate Private Park-Like Setting :: Open Saturday July 5th :: 1PM-4PM OPEN HOUSE, July 05, Saturday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 11836 8TH AVE NW, SEATTLE, WA Get Directions Click Here Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS (2 full, 1 half) 2784 Square Feet Privacy in a park-like setting is just the beginning of what this […]

Seattle Real Estate Buying a Home: The Cost of Waiting Whether you are a first time buyer or a move-up buyer, you should look at the projections housing experts are making in two major areas: home prices and mortgage rates. PRICES Over 100 economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists were recently surveyed. They were asked to project where home prices were headed. […]

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Seattle Real Estate Harvard: 5 Financial Reasons to Buy a Home Eric Belsky is Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University. He also currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Housing Research and Housing Policy Debate. Last year he released a paper on homeownership – The Dream Lives On: the Future of Homeownership in America. In his paper, Belsky reveals five financial […]

Seattle Real Estate Broadview Seattle WA Continues to be a Seller’s Market Broadview, one of Seattle's most desireable neighborhoods, continues to be a seller's market. With only 1.7 months of inventory, buyers need to move fast! If you are curious about inventory in this beautiful neighborhood, give us a call, email or text. We are Broadview's most prolific real estate brokers. Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner 206-769-9577 […]

Seattle Real Estate 10 Tips for Protecting Your Home During Vacations Getting out of town soon for some R&R? What steps are you taking to protect your home while you’re gone? These 10 tips will help ensure everything is safe and sound when you return. We hope you all have a safe and relaxing time during your vacation this Summer. It’s crucial that we all have […]

Seattle Real Estate Fantastic Seattle Home with Apartment – Open Sunday 1PM-4PM 11801 12th Ave NW Seattle 98177-4619 OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-4PM An umbrella of sunshine reaches over the deck and onto the alfresco living spaces. Open beam ceilings with skylights and extensive windows allow you to enjoy the lush, natural setting from nearly every room. This custom home, on a corner lot, boasts a seamless floor plan […]

Seattle Real Estate Investors Who Bought Foreclosed Homes in Bulk Look to Sell By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN A year ago, buying foreclosed homes to rent out was the sure-thing trade for investment firms backed by money from private equity companies, hedge funds and pension systems. But with the supply of cheap foreclosed homes dwindling, some early investors are looking to cash out a bit by flipping homes to competitors. […]

Seattle Real Estate Are we about to have another housing bubble? by Tara Steele When you own a home or are considering owning a home, when you’ve read headlines for half a decade that the market has been decimated, you may be braced for another catastrophe, despite improving numbers. On all accounts, housing is on the rebound – sales are up, prices are up, building permits […]

Seattle Real Estate Windermere Real Estate Agent Review Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner We love working with our selling and buying clients. Quite franly we love our careers and I think it shows. If you would like a couple of hard working and fun brokers to help you buy or sell a home, give us a shout, text or email. We would love to hear from you! -Steve […]