Author: Emily Cressey

Five Home Inspection Red Flags in Seattle Real Estate Market

Seattle Homebuyers: 5 Things to Know Before Buying a House

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Navigating the Seattle real estate market presents an array of considerations for prospective homebuyers. From the neighborhood’s character to property dimensions and pricing, myriad factors shape your decision-making process. Nevertheless, amidst these crucial aspects, the inspection stage emerges as a pivotal moment when you buy a home. It’s during this phase that you gain a … Continued

Real Estate Investment Strategies for First-Time Home Buyers

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Real estate investment holds significant importance for first-time home buyer as it represents a pathway to financial stability, wealth accumulation, and long-term security. Beyond the obvious benefit of owning a place to call home, real estate offers a unique opportunity to build equity and generate rental income. It serves as a tangible asset that tends … Continued

Equity: The Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell

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For many, owning a home is not just a place to live, but a long-term investment that can have a transformative impact on their financial stability and future. One of the most powerful aspects of homeownership is the concept of equity โ€” a game-changer for homeowners looking to unlock a wealth of opportunities. When you hold … Continued

Sell First, Buy Later.

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โ€œSell First, Buy Later.โ€ This is the solution many home owners are told when they ask how to transition into another property. We are hearing these questions more frequently now as the Seattle real estate market has become โ€œunlockedโ€ and homeowners are finally having an easier time finding a new home to purchase. I just … Continued

Real Estate Market Trends Amid Rising Interest Rates

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๐Ÿ“ˆInterest rates got bumped up fast because we were having run-away inflation, and the Federal Reserve wanted to Sloooowww Dowwwwwn the economy. Howโ€™s it working?   Economists believe we need to see at least 3 months of lower inflation numbers before interest rates will decrease significantly. Since interest rates on mortgages affect the affordability of homes, … Continued

This time isnโ€™t like last time

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I remember a time when I was calling many of my would-be home-buyer clients and they were sharing similar concerns: They were worried about a real estate market crash. As weโ€™ve seen a strong upward trend in the housing market this Spring, you may be relieved to know that we are only 1-5% off the … Continued

Why Home Ownership Wins In the Long Run

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Yes!  Buying a home in Seattle is hard.  If you think itโ€™s not the right time to buy because #reasons, I hear youโ€ฆ we have been having chitter-chatter for the last year or so about interest rates, affordability and recession concerns.  Youโ€™re not wrong. So, whenโ€™s it going to be the best time to buy … Continued

How to Grow Your Real Estate Sphere of Influence

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Remember: One thing that is very important about doing business with people you know, is that often times they know each other, too!   Right now, I am working with 3 people from my church on their real estate transactions, and I have recently worked with 4 others and been approached by another for help in … Continued

Failed Earnest Money

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The thing about a changing market is that it can get a little bit choppy and things donโ€™t always go your way.  Sure, itโ€™s easy to sell a house in a great neighborhood, in great condition, but what happens when you have a house that needs a little more TLC thatโ€™s priced at the top … Continued