The first three rules of real estate are: Location, Location, Location. If you’re wondering why Seattle real estate is so expensive, this is the answer – It’s where people want to be. When I talk to potential home buyers about buying a home, the three categories for decision-making we look at are: You can choose … Continued
Finding a high-return real estate investment that you can “afford” to hang onto in this market can be tricky. One local lender in Alabama is addressing this problem by creating a 100% financing package for INVESTORS! With this loan you can buy a newly built-to-rent home with zero money down… just sign on the dotted line. … Continued
In order to price this home in Kenmore, we paid a lot of attention to recent sales and TOURED everything similar on the market to see where the home was positioned. We saw that there were some decent “recent sale” but also that the market was accelerating and homes were starting to sell with multiple … Continued
A Day at Roosengaarde April is time for Tulips! I like the daffodils, but I *LOVE* the tulips, and seeing them blooming in my yard. Now that we have more deer visiting us, it’s hard to keep ahead of them when it comes to our own tulip crops. The obvious solution to this problem is … Continued
Motherhood extends beyond biological relationships. We shed light on the powerful influence of maternal figures such as grandmothers, stepmothers, adoptive mothers, and motherly mentors. We celebrate their contributions and acknowledge the diverse ways in which they enrich our lives. Let’s see some fun activities we can do with family in Seattle this weekend as we … Continued
The Seattle real estate market has seen a surge in buyer demand in January 2023, with the turn of the year apparently bringing many “on hold” buyers out of the woodwork. Now that February is in the rearview mirror, and March Madness has arrived, we are seeing a brisk activity in many parts of the … Continued
Here in the Pacific Northwest, sometimes it can seem like people… for lack of a better word… let things get a little sloppy. Unlike some areas that I have lived and visited, where people put a strong emphasis on personal appearance and the appearance of their home, that quality seems to be a little bit … Continued
Finding the right real estate agent – a good agent – is critical when you’re selling your house. A good realtor can not only help you sell your house faster and at a better price, but can make the whole home-selling process less stressful. To see exactly how we do this, click here to access … Continued
First: Do affordable properties in Lake Forest Park, WA even exist? Despite the recent up-and-downs in the Lake Forest Park, WA housing market, LFP is still an expensive place to live (As is most of Seattle, it seems!) so everyone is on the lookout for affordable properties. Although it may seem like no property here … Continued
Dear New Real Estate Investor I Talked To Last Year…. Of course I remember you. Thanks for reaching out. You are right that the whole market has slowed down since mid-2022 when they started cranking up interest rates so aggressively. Additionally, a lot of people were relocating because of covid – either to go to states … Continued
