Category: Agent vs. Investor?

Can ADU Rental Income Help You Qualify For A Seattle Mortgage?

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Home Financing & Costs โ€ข Greater Seattle Found A Home In Shoreline Or Bothell With A Basement Apartment Or Backyard Cottage? The Rent From That Extra Living Space Might Help You Qualify For The Mortgage. The Short Answer Yes. Under qualifying FHA and Fannie Mae conventional loan programs, rental income from an accessory dwelling unit … Continued
Do You Reall Need A Buyer's Agent - Emily Cressey - Home Pro Associates

Do You “REALLY” Need A Realtor When Buying A Home?

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Welcome to a thought-provoking discussion: “Do You ‘REALLY‘ Need A Realtor When Buying A Home?” Deciding whether to navigate the intricate world of buying a home on your own or enlist the expertise of a professional can be a pivotal moment in your home-buying journey. The question of Do You ‘REALLY’ Need A Realtor When … Continued
A Letter To A New Real Estate Investor In Seattle, WA โ€“ 2023

A Letter To A New Real Estate Investor In Seattle, WA

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Dear New Real Estate Investor, Of course I remember you, and thank you for reaching out. You asked me some of the same questions I hear from almost every new investor, so I am answering them here in the same way I would over coffee. I have been investing since 2002, I now invest in … Continued

How To Sell A House “As-Is” By Owner In Seattle, WA

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Are you considering selling your home “as-is” without the help of a real estate professional? This is known as “For Sale By Owner” or FSBO. Many homeowners consider this route, especially if their home needs repair. However, it’s not for everyone, so in this article, you’ll learn how to sell a house as-is by owner … Continued
Sell your house with tenants in place

Showing and Marketing a Home With Tenants in Seattle, WA

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Is selling a house with tenants even a possibility in Seattle, WA? The good news is: Yes! Houses and apartments with tenants in them sell all the time. But it’s not as straightforward as selling an unoccupied house or owner occupied house. If you have a lease in place with your tenants (whether implied or … Continued

Real Estate Investors Gone Wild

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In the old days, when I used to be geek-chic and travel the country speaking on stage to hundreds of real estate investors at adult-education conferences, I occasionally got to listen in to other speakers who would speak and/or sell their products. One amusing schtick I may have witnessed more than once was when a speaker would get up on stage and ask, โ€œWho wants this $100 bill that I am holding up?โ€

How to Interview a Realtor In Shoreline, Washington

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Three Things To Know: How To Interview A Realtor(R) (Realtor is a trademarked term for members of the National Realtors Association). If you are thinking about buying or selling your Shoreline, Washington home, finding a good real estate agent is probably high on your list. If you’re looking for a smart, trustworthy, and highly trained … Continued
Selling a home with no equity

Real Estate Case Study: Selling A Home With No Equity

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September 30, 2004 Hi Emily, Thanks for buying our house.  When we called you off the letter you sent, weโ€™d had our property listed on the market for months.  Weโ€™d had a couple of offers, but no one could get the bank financing they needed to buy our home. We were eager to sell the … Continued
Real Estate Agent Can't Sell This Beautiful Home With No Equity

Real Estate Case Study: Beautiful Home Just Won’t Sell

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Hi Emily, Quick note here to let you know how much weโ€™ve enjoyed working with you.  When we first got together with you weโ€™d had our house on the market with a realtor and were kicking ourselves for not having gotten our house sold.  Even though we didnโ€™t have much equity in the place, it … Continued