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Uncategorized Just Listed: Veridian Cove Condominiums Unit    
Uncategorized Rent or Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage! There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize, however, that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business, explained in their article, “12 […]
Uncategorized Housing Market: Another Gigantic Difference Between 2008 and 2018 Some are attempting to compare the current housing market to the market leading up to the “boom and bust” that we experienced a decade ago. They look at price appreciation and conclude that we are on a similar trajectory, speeding toward another housing crisis. However, there is a major difference between the two markets. Last […]
Uncategorized Happy Hour for Good 2018 I am elated to announce that we raised a total of $60,000 at the Lake Union Rotary Happy Hour for Good dedicated to YouthCare that I sponsored last week! These Happy Hours are always a very collaborative evening and I could not have pulled it off without the help of my Happy Hour Heroes or […]
Uncategorized Supply & Demand Will Determine Future Home Values Will home values continue to appreciate throughout 2018? The answer is simple: YES! – as long as there are more purchasers in the market than there are available homes for them to buy. This is known as the theory of “supply and demand,” which is defined as: “The amount of a commodity, product, or service […]
Uncategorized 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional Before Entering the Market! Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. That’s why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to […]
Uncategorized Home Buying Myths Slayed Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are still below historic numbers. 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!    
Uncategorized Will Your Current House Fit Your Needs in Retirement? As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs […]
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Uncategorized 4 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble   With home prices continuing to appreciate above historic levels, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing ‘boom & bust.’ It is important to remember, however, that today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago. Here are four key metrics that will explain why: Home Prices […]
Uncategorized Vacation Home Security Checklist Mid July to Mid August are the most popular times for extended travel.  This is good advice courtesy of CW Title that we should all heed.   
Uncategorized Selling Your Home? Here’s 2 Ways to Get the Best Price! Selling Your Home? Here’s 2 Ways to Get the Best Price!
Uncategorized Summer 2018 Click on the link below to read my Summer 2018 Newsletter for news updates and fun Seattle events to put on your calendars this summer!   https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?u=c5b5b4165cf9614ebce32a99c&id=5883735f86  
Uncategorized Homes are More Affordable in 44 out of 50 States With both home prices and mortgage rates increasing this year, many are concerned about a family’s ability to purchase a major part of the American Dream – its own home. However, if we compare housing affordability today to the average affordability prior to the housing boom and bust, we are in much better shape than […]
Uncategorized Just Sold in Queen Anne Park! “If you are reading this you already know or you are about to experience the rare brand of personal and professional excellence in everything that is Diane Terry! As a realtor, Diane has represented us in the sale of two Queen Anne Park homes in the past fifteen years.  As a friend and trusted advisor, […]
Uncategorized Where Are Millennials Moving – 2018 Edition WHERE ARE MILLENNIALS MOVING – 2018 EDITION Where are milliennials headed, at least in terms of places they are moving to. For the second year running, SmartAsset set about finding out. Here’s what it found: SmartAsset used Census Bureau data to find out where are millennials moving. To track millennials’ mobility, we looked at immigration […]
Uncategorized 3209 Conkling Place W This in-city refuge feels more like the suburbs. This home has been extremely well cared for by the current owners. Newer roof, gutter and downspouts, furnace, kitchen appliances and the eves and wood exterior have been painted. 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms up with a lovely kitchen that opens onto a den with large bay […]
Uncategorized Gifting in Real Estate (via McFerran University in Tacoma) Information Via McFerran University in Tacoma With the barrier to home ownership so high for so many, parents and grandparents are looking at smart ways to help their children or grandchildren in this big purchase of a lifetime in smart ways that make sense. If you have been wondering about this, the article below is a […]
Uncategorized Highland Drive- Queen Anne 400 Highland Drive Seattle, WA 98109 Listed at: $1,800,000 To be perched high off a coveted street, to see all there is to see and enjoy a true sense of privacy; is the ultimate luxury. Be captivated by views of Lake Union to the Sound, with downtown cityscape and the Space Needle in between. This […]
Uncategorized “Short of a war or stock market crash…” “Short of a war or stock market crash…” This month, Arch Mortgage Insurance released their spring Housing and Mortgage Market Review. The report explained that an increase in mortgage rates and/or home prices would impact monthly payments this way: A 5% increase in home prices increases payments by roughly 5% A 1% rise in interest rates increases payments by […]
Uncategorized Quarter 1 Gardner Report The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State […]