Interested in Short Sales? How much do you offer the bank?
Bank owned properties are popular these days for a “good deal.” The question is, What is the bank most likely to accept on a lower than asking priced offer? The answer seems to be in which bank you are dealing with.…
Breaking Even Is Okay!
One concern I have been hearing a lot from clients is they would like to move (or need to due to a job transition), however, the recent economic challenges have not been kind to the equity they have in their home – and…
5 Real Estate Trends To Heed To Beat the Real Estate Blues from the Northwest REporter
As the housing market emerges from the recession, one author, media commentator and entrepreneur suggests five trends bear watching in order to seize investment opportunities. “The secret to making sure your real estate doesn’t turn into a money pit is…
Good News is on the Uptick
I was reading an article the other day about how, in some parts of the country, the economy – while still challenged – is beginning to see signs of improvement. In Seattle, Washington, for instance, orders for Boeing planes have…
It’s All In the Numbers
One of the key indicators that a regional or local real estate market is relatively healthy is the average time it takes for homes to sell. Known as the ‘days-on-market’ number, as agents we pay close attention to this number.…