Do I need to have a “For Sale” sign in my yard?
I recently had a request from a seller to not put a “For Sale” sign in their yard as the home was vacant and they didn’t want to attract “lookie-lous”. The seller must indeed weigh the pros and cons of…
Interest Rates and Buyer Buying Power
I have fielded calls from buyers who had wanted to buy in the last year but felt they were priced out of the market. After a break, they are back, wondering what their next move should be. They want to…
Real Estate 2015 Predictions
Each year we take time to review what has happened during the year and to look forward to predict what is in store for real estate. Below are our predictions for 2015, based on data that was available during my…
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Spring
I know many of you are still pulling the tinsel out of your hair & searching diet tips for your New Years resolution. Here are some reasons, if you are holding off on your home search, to getting serious now…
Seattle Rent Up 21.5% in 5 Years
If you’re feeling the pinch there is good reason- rent has increased in Seattle by 21.5% in the last 5 years. Seattlelite’s income has only increased 10.4% in the same amount of time. This increase has started to push renters…
A 5-Point Action Plan for Your New Place
After waiting weeks for the keys to your new home, you probably want to treat yourself to something nice. Here are some quick home improvements you’ll likely be happy with: 1. Practical problems first. Prioritize easy repairs and upgrades that…
Where Are Home Prices Headed??
Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts…
3 Ways to Warm Your Home without Boosting Your Energy Bill
It’s time to face the cruel fact that summer is behind us. The nights are getting cooler and your home needs to be ready to take on the changing season, both inside and out. So many seasonal lists focus on…
Easements Q&A
You might have heard of an easement before or have one on your property. Basically, an “easement†grants someone else perpetual access to your property or through it without transferring ownership. Easement language in a title report (the report that…
Lighting While Listing
Q&A: Lighting While Listing I received an interesting question from a homeowner last week who was concerned about some information he had just heard from a neighbor. He is ready to sell his home this winter and his neighbor warned…
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