Remodeling? What’s the Best Return On Investment Projects?
IS NOW THE TIME TO UPGRADE TO A BIGGER OR BETTER HOME?
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about “moving up”. Although your current home has served you well, you know that you could use some more space, a different area, or better functionality. The problem is that the real estate market in our…
4 Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market is NOT 2006 All Over Again
With home prices rising again this year, some are concerned that we may be repeating the 2006 housing bubble that caused families so much pain when it collapsed. Today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years…
Want to Get Your Offer Accepted? Think Like a Seller!
In a seller’s market where inventory is low, multiple offers are the norm. To help my buyers win in multiple-offer scenarios, I coach them to “think like a seller” in order to get their offers accepted. That means getting creative…
Re/Max acquires real estate tech startup booj
ReMax is getting another kind of upgrade. Cutting-edge technology for mobile device & website home searches for buyer’s searches and additional tools for the ReMax agents thanks to the acquisition of BOOJ! This news is followed by a whole rebranding…
What Impact Will the New Tax Code Have on Home Values?
Every month, CoreLogic releases its Home Price Insights Report. In that report, they forecast where they believe residential real estate prices will be in twelve months. Below is a map, broken down by state, reflecting how home values are forecasted to…
Looking Ahead to the 2018 Real Estate Market
Each year I take time to review what has happened during the year and to look forward to predicting what is in store for real estate. Below are my predictions for the 2018 real estate market, based on data that…
The Importance of Getting Loan Pre-Approval
If you have already decided to buy a home, you are probably very excited, have been looking at homes online, and are geared up and raring to go tour. However, if you are getting a loan for your home, there…
Your Home’s Memorable Features Could Mean Money in the Bank
Take a look around your home. What are the special things about it that give it character? What do people comment on? An antique stained-glass window? An amazing fireplace? A high-tech faucet? Memorable features like these give your home character…
How much do commute times impact a home’s value?
In a congested region like King County, there is quite a premium placed on getting to work efficiently. One analysis found that New Yorkers will pay $56 a month to trim one minute off their commute. According to the US…
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