Unlike Silicon Valley, Seattle dodges “techie exodus”
Many people have been asking me about the “techie exodus” from major tech cities like Seattle. The NW MLS just released this article regarding this topic:With pandemic-induced “work-from-anywhere” policies being implemented at countless companies, several urban areas are experiencing high…
Why Not Wait Until Spring To Make A Move?
The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s economic pause is playing out extremely well for real estate, and the current market conditions are truly…
Did You Outgrow Your Home in 2020?
It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. Many needs have changed…
With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although the headwind of severe…
Everyone Is Asking…How Long Will Mortgage Rates Stay This Low?
I wish I had a crystal ball for the question. “When will interest rates go up?”. It is one of the most common questions I am asked. This is what I do know… In 2020, buyers got a big boost…
Home Values Projected to Keep Rising
As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact continued economic uncertainty could have on home prices. Looking at the big picture, the rules…
Fall is the new spring in real estate!
I’ve had a couple of inquiries from people wondering about putting their home on the market in the Fall. Typically that is something that is less desirable over listing your home in Spring. Due to the Stay at Home Order…
Not All Agents Are Equal
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house. The reality is, the addition of more information can lead…
Think This Is A Housing Crisis? Think Again
With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question.…
Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No.
With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market? What…
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