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Average Seattle Home Prices Still Below 2007 Peak Prices
The Case Shiller Index rose by 5.4% year-over-year through February . The Seattle region rose by 11% – still -1.7% from the peak in 2007. In the most sought after areas and the upper end prices are above the 2007…
Cost vs Value of Remodeling
Improvements to your property usually have a positive impact on price when it comes time to sell. According to the website remodeling.hw.net, improvements to curb appeal and energy efficiency caused an overall gain in remodeling project payback in their 2016…
Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions
Owning a home can pay off at tax time. Take advantage of these home ownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Interest Deduction One of the neatest deductions itemizing homeowners can take advantage of is the…
Housing Expectations for 2016
This infographic gives an overview of what we can expect in 2016 for the housing market and the economy. More Information See the data. Read the news release about the data. Watch a video of Lawrence Yun giving his forecast…
What Fed. Rate Hike Means
“These are extraordinary times.” Bon Jovi. The Federal Open Market Committee marked the end of an “extraordinary seven-year period” Wednesday when it announced the first increase to the Fed’s benchmark Federal Funds Rate in nearly a decade. This rate, which…
Buying an Investment Property – How and Why
Purchasing investment properties can be the key to building long-term wealth. Whether the intent is to purchase single family residences or a multi-plex property for rentals, the wealth built may seem incremental in terms of what you might see every…
No Bubble!
Yes the market is hot but it’s no bubble! In most areas we are still below the peak. After the housing market bust we experienced across the country in 2008, many experts have been quick to warn that a new…
BEST ADVICE FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS
Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting and daunting task. Any first-time home buyers should take a look at this article (see link below) for some insightful advice on buying your first home. As an Accredited…
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…