Seattle WA Homes for Sale

Seattle WA Homes for Sale

Seattle Real Estate HEAT Index

The Insightistics Real Estate HEAT (Housing Experts Anticipating Trends) Index measures current and expected real estate conditions in more than 60 major markets across the country. The Real Estate HEAT index decreased to 44.9, compared to 46.7 last week: 16.5% of respondents reported buyer traffic increasing in their markets, compared to 20.2% last week. 25.6% […]
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Buying a Home with as Little as 3-5% Down Payment!

We have recently reported on the misconception that many buyers have regarding the down payment necessary to purchase a home. Multiple studies reveal that 40-50% of Americans believe you need between 15-20% of a down payment to be eligible to purchase a home. This misconception came about as the government just last year debated new […]
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14,164 Homes Sold Yesterday! Did Yours?

There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they might want to consider is… If it hasn't sold yet this fall, maybe it's not priced properly. After all 14,164 houses sold yesterday, 14,164 will sell today […]
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5 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Broker

Are you thinking of selling your house? 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 […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Seattle Real Estate HEAT Index The Insightistics Real Estate HEAT (Housing Experts Anticipating Trends) Index measures current and expected real estate conditions in more than 60 major markets across the country. The Real Estate HEAT index decreased to 44.9, compared to 46.7 last week: 16.5% of respondents reported buyer traffic increasing in their markets, compared to 20.2% last week. 25.6% […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Buying a Home with as Little as 3-5% Down Payment! We have recently reported on the misconception that many buyers have regarding the down payment necessary to purchase a home. Multiple studies reveal that 40-50% of Americans believe you need between 15-20% of a down payment to be eligible to purchase a home. This misconception came about as the government just last year debated new […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale 14,164 Homes Sold Yesterday! Did Yours? There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they might want to consider is… If it hasn't sold yet this fall, maybe it's not priced properly. After all 14,164 houses sold yesterday, 14,164 will sell today […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale 5 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Broker Are you thinking of selling your house? 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 […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale A Home’s Cost vs. Price Explained We have often talked about the difference between COST and PRICE. As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As either a first time or repeat buyer, you must not be concerned about price but instead about the ‘long term […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Low Interest Rates Help Keep Mortgages Affordable In Quarter 2 of 2014, Low Interest Rates Helped Keep Mortgages Affordable, Even as Rents Remained Widely Unaffordable Posted by: Meredith Miller, Zillow Purchasing a home is more affordable today than it was historically in 94 of the country’s 100 largest metro areas. But renting a home is less affordable today than it was historically in […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Should I Rent My House Instead of Selling It? A recent study has concluded that 39% of buyers prefer to rent out their last residence rather than sell it when purchasing their next home. The study cites that many homeowners were able to refinance and “locked in a very low mortgage rate in recent years. That low rate, combined with a strong rental market, […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale July Was a Seller’s Market in Seattle! Check out the statistical graph below! The number of for sale listings was down 4.6% from one year earlier and up 6.5% from the previous month. The number of sold listings decreased 15.1% year over year and decreased 10.6% month over month. The number of under contract listings was down 5.2% compared to the previous […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Seattle’s Ballard Neighborhood Continues to be a Seller’s Market. Currently, there is only 24 days of inventory in Ballard, see graph below. If you are shopping for a home in this trendy Seattle neighborhood, you better be prepared to be in a multiple offer situation and working with a broker who knows how to negotiate on your behalf. If you are cosidering ahome purchase […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Minutes to the Beach! Estate Home for Sale at Martha Lake 15914 Larch Way Lynnwood 98087-2639 Open Sunday August 24th 1:00PM-4:00PM MLS 665130 Warm and inviting, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a Zen Garden retreat. This custom home enjoys beautiful garden views from nearly every room in the house. Entertain both indoors and out in this well cared for home that features cathedral ceilings, […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Mid Century Modern Seattle Home for Sale Open Sunday, August 24th 1:00PM-4:00PM 11801 12th Ave NW Seattle 98177-4619 MLS 676216 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 […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Classic Seattle Home for Sale Open Saturday August 23rd 1:00PM-3:00PM 11836 8th Ave NW Seattle 98177-4536 MLS 639756 Privacy in a park-like setting is just the beginning of what this well-maintained classic brick home has to offer. The gracious living room with large picture windows is perfect for entertaining year-round. When the sun comes out, move the party outside to […]

Seattle WA Homes for Sale Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed? The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to look at where rates are headed when deciding to buy now or wait until next year. According to a recent article […]