Certified Short Sale Negotiator Designation
Last week I went to class & passed my test so now I am a Certified Short Sale Negotiator. What does that mean? Well short sales are complex because the negotiation is not only between a buyer and seller but…
Marketing Your Home During The Holidays
It’s a common belief that homes do not sell during the holidays. Many prospective sellers shy away from listing their homes at this time for fear the market will be slow. But the truth is – homes do sell during…
Second Home Mortgage Solutions
I received some great mortgage information from Natasha Anderson with The Legacy Group. I have a friend who wants to move her parents from Michigan to Seattle so they can be close to their grandchildren. She plans to buy a…
Are you famliar with the 1%=10% rule?
Every 1% change in interest rate affects your buying power 10%. 1% in rate = 10% in mortgage For example: Your budget allows you a monthly payment of $1,013 4.5%, 30 year mortgage, $1,013/month= $200,000 mortgage 5.5%, 30 year mortgage,…
We are Ninjas!!
My dad and I just spent 4 days on intense training to become Real Estate Ninjas. What does it mean to be a Ninja? Basically, it means you are trained to give the best real estate experience to your people.…
How to Get Your House Sold Right Now
Remember the real estate saying: “It’s all about location”? While that’s still true, in today’s market it’s all about price. Price is what is driving our market … and will continue to drive our market. Why? Because buyers have the…
Less New Construction These Days- Why?
We’ve had questions from clients about why there aren’t many new presale opportunities: According to a September news release from the National Association of REALTORS®, not only is the price in the new-construction market refusing to shift downward, but the…
Top Remodel Projects
A common question I get is, “What should I spend my remodel money on?” So, I thought I’d share the following information with everyone: Some remodels will reap greater benefit than others. According to Remodel Magazine’s 2009-1010 report, adding a…
Making Sure Your Price Is Right
This past weekend The Seattle Times had a good Real Estate article, Making Sure Your Price Is Right: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2012981343_realpricing26.html Specifically I agree with the figures given on pricing. “Seattle-area home prices have dropped nearly 25 percent from their peak in…
NEW FHA RULES MEAN HIGHER PAYMENTS FOR BUYERS
If you are buying a home or refinancing using an FHA loan, your annual mortgage payment could increase substantially if you don’t act by October 4. FHA announced changes to both the Up Front and Annual Mortgage Insurance Premiums charged…
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