Seattle Blog
Posted in
Real Estate Advice
on April 18, 2023
Real estate scams in Seattle and nationwide are on the rise.
There are a lot of different types of real estate scams out there and unfortunately, with digital transactions increasing due to COVID-19 and inflation on the rise, the number of scams has increased significantly. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, there was […]
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Posted in
Market News
on March 24, 2023
What the end of 2022 told us
According to Redfin, some trends at the end of 2022 in the Seattle housing market included:
A 13% YoY (Year-Over-Year) increase in the median price of houses in May, but a decline in December that was only a 1% YoY.
Cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and […]
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Posted in
Selling a House
on February 22, 2023
How to sell a house by owner
You've decided to put your Seattle home on the market. After looking at the pros and cons of selling For Sale by Owner (FSBO), you have chosen to make more money on the sale by cutting out the go-between––a real estate agent. Generally, the real estate agent's […]
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Posted in
Selling a House
on February 21, 2023
Some Seattle homes will flood.
There isn't a more destructive type of disaster than a flood. So, to put floods into perspective, think about Hurricane Katrina.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the most powerful winds blowing in that monster storm reached 174 mph.
Even though those devastating winds blew faster than most cars' top […]
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Posted in
Selling a House
on February 14, 2023
How long are home appraisals good for?
Generally, house appraisals in Seattle are valid for 90 days (about 3 months) as long as the housing market is stable. If there is a booming market and houses are selling fast, house values can change quickly. You may want to have your property appraised sooner to […]
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Posted in
Selling a House
on February 14, 2023
How can you go about selling a house in a divorce?
When dealing with something as difficult as divorce, we understand it can be hard to gather all your thoughts and make good choices. Having a house involved makes it much more complicated.
In this article, we’ll answer some common questions you may have, […]
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