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What Happened to the Curtains?
Whether you are a buyer or seller, there may come a time when you are either touring a home or about to sell one when you look around and wonder if that amenity should come with the house or not.…
Online Property Marketing- Crucial for your Selling Success!
If it has been a while since you sold your last home – or if you are considering selling your home for the first time, you may be surprised to learn about the internet’s role in getting your home sold.…
Interest Rates and Buying Power
With interest rates heading upwards as of late, buyers may be wondering just how much of a difference a slight increase can make? And sellers may be wondering why they need to be concerned as they may be in a…
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I need to increase curb appeal, but I don’t have much money. What should I do?
I was asked the following question recently: “I know I need to increase the curb appeal of my home before putting it on the market, but I have little to no budget. What should I do?” Great question! I have…
Best Places to Live 2013
My favorite magazine article is out in the Seattle Met: Best Places to Live 2013 Making the list are Ballard, Capitol Hill, Madrona, Pioneer Square, South Lake Union, Queen Anne, Kirkland, West Seattle, & Beacon Hill. The Seattle Met also…
Recent Question Answered…Selling so what to do with my pooch?
I am often asked by dog owners who are thinking of selling: “What should I do with my dog when selling my home?” This is a tough question! Many of my sellers are indeed dog owners whose dogs have a…
Recent Questions Answered…Carpets
Last week I was asked the following question by a potential seller: “Should I replace my carpet before selling my home?” This is actually a question that I am asked quite often. The answer is, “it depends”. I cannot give a blanket recommendation…
Mortgage Loans 101 – Part 2
Last post I talked about fixed and adjustable rate mortgages. There are additional terms that may be discussed and you may be wondering what the terms mean and how it applies to you. In addition to the fixed rate mortgage…
Mortgage Loans 101 – Part 1
Buyers can easily get overwhelmed by the options they are confronted with when it is time to apply for a loan. Conventional? Government-backed? Fixed rate? Adjustable rate? Even within these categories there can be several options. Before you can determine…