Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market For 2019
with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019. Here’s what some of the experts have to say: Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief Economist…
3 Things You Need To Know About the Real Estate Market Today
Shifting trends and industry-leading research are pointing toward some valuable projections about the status of the housing market for the rest of the year. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, or if you just want to know what experts…
What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with…
Inspection Is Over, Now What? 7 Tips
Itâs the day after the inspection. Anxiety levels are running high on both sides of the aisle. The buyers and their agent are waiting on the report, and the sellers and their agent are hoping they donât hear much. The…
Are Low Interest Rates Here to Stay?
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates came in at 4.12% last week! This…
Buyer Demand Surging As Spring Market Begins
Last fall, some predicted that the 2019 residential real estate market would be a disaster. There was even belief we might experience a housing crash like the one that occurred during the last decade. However, according to two separate reports*,…
Tax Tips For Vacation Rentals
Tax season is upon us! With less than two weeks to go before taxes are due, Americans everywhere are scrambling to get their finances in order and crossing their fingers for a refund. But dealing in real estate, of course,…
This is a Common Question Right Now
Award Winner For Another Year!!!
I feel so honored that my clients have voted for me for my 6th year in a row for Seattle Magazine’s Five Star Real Estate Agent Best in Client Satisfaction. I’m truly touched!
A Few Real Estate Terms You May Not Be Familiar With
I have been asked a few questions lately about what some real estate terms mean. Although this is nowhere near a complete list, I hope the information below helps you understand some of the more-common terms – especially important if…