Happy December! We are beginning a fun “Pet of the Month” series which will showcase an adoptable pet from the Seattle Animal Shelter each month. This month we are proud to present: Chutney! Chutney is a friendly, handsome boy seeking his forever home. He is a long, lean, purring machine! Chutney has hypnotic eyes that … Continued
The real estate market, on average nationwide, still favors sellers. But, although inventory is still below demand and home prices are still rising slightly, marketing remains a key component of selling your home quickly and at a good price. As a seller, you are entering a competitive market, and you have to beat out your … Continued
In a competitive housing market, you have to do everything you can to gain an edge on the competition. That means pricing competitively, making necessary repairs and upgrades, and maybe even offering concessions to sweeten the deal. No matter how much you do, though, homebuyers will always be (understandably) extremely picky, so you have to … Continued
Pricing your house right is the most important step in the sale process, as well as your most effective marketing tool. If your house isn’t priced to sell, chances are it will languish unsold on the market- which further decreases your chances of making a sale at or near the price you need. You will, … Continued
November is the Month to Give Thanks! We just wanted to take a moment and thank you all for your continued support! Your referrals throughout the year, your “likes” on Facebook, and your friendship means the world to us. Everyone gets busy, and we don’t always stop and take the time to appreciate the good … Continued
TheFair Housing Act is designed to ensure fair treatment for renters, buyers, and sellers in real estate transactions – to end discriminatory practices in any housing-related activities. Its purpose, then, is to ensure that all people who apply for housing are treated the same. The act lays out everything that could be construed as discriminatory … Continued
Curb appeal is what allows buyers to form that critical first impression of your house. And landscaping is a hugely important element of curb appeal. In fact, attractive, well-maintained landscaping can add up to 10% (or more) to the value of your home. So it’s worthwhile even if you hire professional landscapers. Either way, here … Continued
Moving to a new home is both exciting and stressful. And no small part of the stress is having to live among and meet a lot of new people. And it’s all too easy to get caught up in the excitement of the move and the tasks involved in setting up a new home while … Continued
Not only is buying a home the largest financial transaction of your life, but it also involves many complex legal issues. And that means much could go wrong to land you in legal hot water if you don’t understand the legal aspects of buying and selling real estate. That’s also why it’s a good idea … Continued
Buying your home will most likely be the largest purchase of your entire life. It only makes sense, then, that you want to find the mortgage that is exactly right for you and your unique circumstances. So what is the best type of loan for you? The shortest and best answer is: It depends. No … Continued
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