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New Buyer?
Check out this You Tube video- if you are considering buying your first home and have questions about closing costs. Also, Bruce & I are always happy to answer any questions you may have!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwQ-CudoM4M
Houses with above average level of “walkability” receive a premium in their sales price.
Have you checked your home's walkability score? A report commissioned by CEOs for Cities called "Walking the Walk: How Walkability Raises Housing Values in U.S. Cities". The study found 13 out of 15 major markets (including Seattle), with higher levels…
Five simple and inexpensive ways to boost the value of your home
While major renovations can deliver big returns, they are also a big drain on your pocket book. Why not spend less, while still making a dramatic impact? Here are some simple, cost-effective solutions that can add value to your home,…
Buyers beware: lending rules have changed
If you’ve been considering the purchase of a new home, you need to get your ducks in a row like never before. We no longer live in the era of easy money. These days, you need to get yourself pre-approved…
$8000 First-Time Homebuyer Stimulus
Major Campaign To Extend $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Underway
Bank Owned Closing!
Congratulations to Bruce for the recent closing of a bank owned property. Bruce’s clients are so thrilled about the deal they got on this property. Of course patience and persistence were needed by all as a last minute cloud on the title…
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AMAZING NEW PRICE!! Kirkland Rambler Listing
An often overlooked tactic to help you sell your home
When selling your home, there are many tactics you can implement to give yourself the edge over your competition. One that most people never even think about is a home’s appreciation rate.
New Credit-Scoring System and Credit Tips
Some good news for those of us that have slipped up a little in the past. The new FICO credit-scoring system will not count minor delinquencies against you (under $100.)
The power of the interest rate
When purchasing such a large investment as real estate it's easy to get wrapped up in the negotiations. One part of the negotiation that has nothing to do with the asking price or the price the buyer is willing to…