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Home Buyers- Negotiation Tips to Get the Best Deal
When it comes to buying a home, your negotiation smarts can go along way to protecting your cash & best interests. Here are some tips to help you get the best deal. 1. Set your priorities early…This is the most…
Multi-Generational Housing Making a Comeback
Our housing needs as a nation are changing. While the last few decades have seen a decline in multiple generations living under the same roof, that trend tends to be reversing as more and more adult children are moving back home and homeowners…
A Year-End Review…some shocking stats!
Inventory Analysis change over a year comparing the same month. A snapshot of Seattle, residential homes 300k-600k. Current Vs. Same Month 1 Year Ago Nov. 12 Nov. 11 % Change For Sale 340 613 -44.5% Sold 281 188 49.5% Pended 275 …
Congratulations to Chase and Signe!
Congratulations Chase & Signe On Your Lovely First Home!
FHA Revises Condo Rules
FHA is loosening on a few aspects of lending for condos. Four new policies will make purchasing a condo with an FHA loan easier (not only FHA as other lenders often follow FHA’s lead.) FHA can approve loan applications for…
Time For An Investment Property?
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, the period ending in July 31st showed the fifth consecutive month of rising home prices. In fact, the national median home price has risen 9.4% in the last year alone. But if you…
John L. Scott Mobile App 2.0
John L. Scott has released a new and improved version of its already successful mobile app. The John L. Scott Mobile App gives you a powerful set of tools to enhance your home search experience. Realtime GPS Search gives you…
Rent vs. Buy
According to the US Census Bureau, the national homeownership rate (which compares the number of owner occupied units with non-owner occupied units) is currently at 65.5%. This is down the high of 69.2% during the housing boom, but it is slowly on…
Is Your Home Physically Fit?
Is Your Home Physically Fit? To give your home a competitive edge when it’s time to sell, make sure it is in good physical condition. This not only makes your home more attractive and desirable, it also simplifies the negotiation…
5 Reasons Why Buying a Home is Still a Good Idea
You might be skeptical with the economy & the last few years of plunging real estate values, but you will probably agree with me here… Homeownership can help make good credit even better. If your credit is in poor shape,…