Study: Homes prices in Seattle are expected to rise 18% over the next year
Many people have been asking me what I think will happen over the next year in real estate appreciation. I found this study insightful so I thought I’d share: Alec Regimbal, Seattle P-IAug. 23, 2021Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 2:08 p.m. Home prices…
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…
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…
Fall is the new spring in real estate!
I’ve had a couple of inquiries from people wondering about putting their home on the market in the Fall. Typically that is something that is less desirable over listing your home in Spring. Due to the Stay at Home Order…
Think This Is A Housing Crisis? Think Again
With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question.…
Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No.
With over 90% of Americans now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the residential real estate market? What…
Is Your Home Priced to Sell?
In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According…
What is changing around you can affect your home value
Our world is constantly changing. One day traffic flows through our town one way and the next it can flow through different thoroughfares, depending on how our town managers plan out our transportation options. You may not think about this…
I’ve received a few questions lately about Zillow. Some of the features by Zillow can be confusing. First of all you have “Zestimates”- Zillow estimates of market value are displayed next to list prices. And the accuracy of Zesitmates can vary…
Top Remodel Projects
A common question I get is, “What should I spend my remodel money on?” So, I thought I’d share the following information with everyone: Some remodels will reap greater benefit than others. According to Remodel Magazine’s 2009-1010 report, adding a…
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