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When will prices cool?
Here are the factors at play… Home prices are spiraling out of control. There are several reasons prices just keep climbing, but it can’t last forever. Here’s what it’ll take for prices to even out Shabdro Photo via Getty ImagesBY ANDREW…
Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you…
Are We In A Housing Bubble? Experts Say, No…
The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of conversations – and everyone has an opinion. Yet, when it comes down to it, the opinions that carry the…
Home Equity Explained: What It Is And Why It Matters
It is often said that homeownership builds wealth. So, what is home equity, and how can it enhance your net worth? What is home equity? Building home equity is a bit like investing in a long-term instrument, like bonds. Your…
Buying A Home Is Still Affordable
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits…
Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum!
Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a…
2021 Best Places to Buy a House in Seattle Area
The Seattle-area housing market has remained strong throughout the pandemic and — according to recent data — it is showing no signs of slowing down. With many workplaces adopting more flexible work-from-home policies, people have been given more freedom in choosing…
What Is The #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth. As Freddie Mac explains: “Homeownership has cemented its role as…
Do I Really Need 20% Down To Buy A Home?
I have been getting the question a lot lately from buyers if they need 20% down to buy a home. That may be true with an investment property or second home but for your primary residence that is not the…
Unlike Silicon Valley, Seattle dodges “techie exodus”
Many people have been asking me about the “techie exodus” from major tech cities like Seattle. The NW MLS just released this article regarding this topic:With pandemic-induced “work-from-anywhere” policies being implemented at countless companies, several urban areas are experiencing high…