Pexels According to SmartMove, about half of all landlords manage their own properties – and that’s no easy feat. If you’re a first-time landlord managing your own properties, chances are you have a lot of questions. How do you find and screen tenants? What should you include in your lease agreement? How can you protect…
In 2020, contractors built 912,000 single-family homes in the U.S. Yet, home construction has dropped by 55% since 2006, meaning there is likely more demand for new homes in the nation. Yet you shouldn’t let this put you off! Making the decision to buy a new house is a big step in anyone’s life. Whether it’s your first…
Real estate. It can be a rewarding investment if you spend your time with it properly. Over the years, Seattle has become one of the most interesting real estate markets in the country. As of 2022, the median home price in the city is around $840,000. With homes getting closer and closer to a million…
Having a Home Owners Association that encompasses your family home is a great way to boost your security and enjoyment of the area. Becoming a homeowner is one of the most exciting times in life! There’s something so special about owning the place that you love to live in. But it can be extremely stressful…
You want to sell your Seattle area home. You’ve heard the ads for flat rate or free listings vs. standard real estate commissions. We have entered a unique period of time in the real estate market. Technology is creating a different environment for real estate sales. Buyers can find homes online. Marketing is easier. Gone…
How to Determine Market Value: Online Estimates vs Home Valuation Wondering how to determine market value of your Seattle area home? Click here to learn why online “estimates” aren’t as good as personalized home valuation. The United States housing market is still hot. In the 12-month period starting in June 2017, house prices increased 6.3 percent….
I was recently part of a short discussion on Trulia Voices regarding agents that discount their commission verses agents that charge a “full” fee. The discussion was directed towards sellers though the vast majority of respondents were agents. The overwhelming majority opinion from the other real estate agents was that “full” fee agents were better…
So How is the Market? A question I get all the time. It’s been a while since I did some in-depth analysis on how the market is, so let’s take a look. October’s sales numbers are in from the NWMLS and there are some positives as well as negatives to take from it . In…
No I’m not talking about $500,000 as a home’s sale price. I’m talking about $500,000 in commissions that would be paid to a real estate agent. The Puget Sound Business Journal had a post about a new house in Mercer Island going up for sale for $28.8 million dollars. I pulled the listing up and…
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