Take the Green Real Estate Quiz
Green, sustainable, renewable, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly… whatever you want to call it, green isn’t going anywhere for a while. In the meantime, how much do we really know about the myriad of standards, certifications & solutions? Here’s a quick quiz,…
What are homes really selling for….
Home prices are generally reported in one of three ways: as an average price, as a median price (both of which include dissimilar properties), or as a “constant quality” price (which compares very similar properties). Let’s take a brief look…
Do’s and Don’ts After You Apply For A Loan
Homebuyer Do’s and Don’ts: Recommended DO’S: DO continue to make payments on time for current mortgages, cars, credit cards, etc. DO paper trail, document, and explain any large or unusual deposits or withdrawals into accounts (checking, savings, stock, etc.). DO…
Stronger housing demand predicted for 2011
According to two leading economists, the real estate market is on the rebound. Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi (Moody’s Economy.com) and the National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun recently predicted a marginally stronger demand for housing heading into…
Five steps to a faster sale
If you’ve been thinking about putting your home on the market, you should be considering what you can do to get it sold quickly. With just a little forethought and handiwork, you can prevent your home from lingering on the…
Seattle No. 2 on “Best Cities for the Next Decade” List
Great article! Read more here: http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/best-cities-2010-seattle-wash.html
New Problem: Not Enough Homes For Sale?
An article from CNN Money talks about a change in the market. Agents throughout the country are noticing supplies of starter homes shrinking. “..the supply of moderate and lower priced homes is also tight, according to Lennox Scott, CEO of…
Did you read the paper?
Mortgage rates are at a record low again! If you’re thinking of buying now is the time. Interest rates are expected to inch up during the summer months. If you don’t know how important your interest rate is when factoring…
Your house is not selling—what do you do?
Your house is not selling. You don’t know why. You’ve done everything right. You’ve listed with a knowledgeable real estate agent who has been diligent in marketing your property. The agent is with a strong company with a reputation for…
New Redmond Listing
Elizabeth Nettles | John L. Scott | 206-370-0043 17040 NE 116th St., Redmond, WA Custom built rambler on a private half acre lot! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $414,500 Year Built 1968 Sq Footage 1,610 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2…
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