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Seattle Neighborhoods
A newcomer to Seattle may not get it at first- the city may seem overwhelming without a sense of community. After further exploration and/or after me showing them around, distinct neighborhood communities start to emerge. This is my observation of…
What Does Taper Mean to Buyers & Sellers?
Taper means to diminish or reduce. And why it’s important to the real estate industry right now is because the Fed again in January decided they were going to continue to taper. In December they decided they were going to…
KITCHEN REMODELLING
Ask Liz Q&A Liz, we are thinking about remodeling our kitchen but are not sure how much it could cost or if it is worth it if we try to sell in 5 years. Does it make sense to remodel…
Q&A – Inspection Response
Here is an example of a question that came up during the inspection negotiation (with some small exaggeration:) Agent, I just received the inspection response you sent over from the buyers. However, there are over twenty-five things the buyer wants…
Harsh Reality and Costs of Renting
The Millennial generation has a decision to make as the economy improves and they begin to move out of their parents’ home and move into living space of their own. Should they rent or should they own? Before they make…
Predictions for 2014
I have a few predictions for 2014. There are some real estate experts and stat resources that I look into to gather my opinions on what to expect ahead. Housing Inventory: Several factors affect housing inventory levels. The economy is improving…
The Power of Leverage
Whether you are considering purchasing a home for yourself, a vacation home or rental, if you are a beginning investor, you must understand the power of leverage and time. Leverage is what people utilize when they don’t have the…
New On The Market- Greenwood Classic Home
src=”http://www.nellop.com/create/photos/20131031/235124_9993477_807540669.jpg”> $389,999 , 3 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 0 half baths, 2,160 square feet Elizabeth Nettles | John L. Scott | (206) 370-0043 757 N 103rd St, Seattle, WA Cheery 3 bedrm & 1 bathrm home in the desirable…
What is Title Insurance and Why Do I Need It?
Two questions that I am often asked are, “What is title insurance?” which is usually followed by the question, “Do I need title insurance?” These questions usually get asked when I present the seller with a “net proceeds” sheet which…
Should I accept an offer contingent on the sale of another property?
Unless a potential homebuyer is a first time homebuyer, it is likely they have a property they need to sell before purchasing a new one. Unfortunately timing a purchase of one property and the sale of another does not always…