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
When it comes to selling your home in Lake Forest Park, if you get your listing photos wrong, you’ve really shot yourself in the foot. Most people today begin their home search online (93% according to the National Association of Realtors, back in 2014), so ONLINE where you have to make sure you create that … Continued
This year, it looks like interest rates are stabilizing, and buyer demand / seller supply are staying in balance, meaning we are returning to a “normal” market, similar to that of 2019 and 2020. Median Days on Market is currently at 24 days in King County. This metric usually peaks in January and then the … Continued
Will you be able to buy a house in Lake Forest Park given your current credit score? Although the fortunate cash buyer or trust fund baby is around in the Seattle area to buy homes here and there, if you’re like most of us (that is, not independently wealthy), you will want to qualify to … Continued
Thinking about renovating your house before you put it on the market to sell? This may, or may not be a good idea! It’s NOT a foregone conclusion that you’ll get your money back if you do expensive repairs. This article is meant to help you decide whether or not you should invest in those … Continued
Selling a home can be an overwhelming undertaking, especially for first-time home sellers in Lake Forest Park, WA. The process is complex with several steps that have to happen in the right place and at the right time, and it can also be a lengthy process. As a result, first-time buyers usually have a lot … Continued
