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Shoreline Schools – What Are They Really Like?

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So, have you heard good things about our Shoreline Schools here in the Shoreline school district in Lake Forest Park, WA and Shoreline, WA? You’ve probably heard we have a great public school system. But is that really true? Hi, I’m Emily Cressey, and I actually grew up attending the Shoreline public schools before transfering to a private school called Lakeside for high school. One of the things that I enjoyed about the schools here is the warm teachers and different educational tracks, whether highly capable or special needs, there is something for everyone.

Choosing Between Multiple House Offers: Should You Always Take The Highest Priced Offer When You’re Selling Your Home?

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If you're thinking about selling your first home in Seattle, WA or the surrounding area, you might have heard that our strong market often leads to multiple offers and you may find yourself choosing between multiple house offers. When you're fortunate enough to be in this situation, does it make sense to just take the highest offer? What other factors should be considered when handling a multiple-offer situation?
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Buying a Retirement Home Before You’re Ready To Retire

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Are these days of remote work and quarantining making you think about buying a retirement home? Maybe you long for the days when you could throw in the towel, kiss your boss good-bye and head for the lake, mountains or beach. Or maybe you’re just looking for a second home location to be closer to … Continued
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Seattle, WA and Bellevue, WA Home Buyers Are Finding More Space (Square Footage & Negotiating Room) In The Luxury Home Market

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A few years ago, the young tech crowd moving into the Seattle and Bellevue housing markets had their eyes on a downtown address with an easy commute and access to urban amenities. After the 2020 health crisis, quarantine orders and business shut-downs have brought to light how valuable more interior square footage can be and many young adults and families are fleeing the urban, rental life and looking for their first homes in North Seattle neighborhoods like Shoreline, Lynnwood, Bothell, and even Everett, WA. This is putting a squeeze on the sub-million dollar home market, but luxury homes above $1.5 million don't seem to be seeing such pressure with multiple offers and homes selling for 20% over asking price.

Why Choose A Professional, Full-Time Real Estate Broker in Shoreline, WA Instead Of Using “Uncle Fred” The Realtor?

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You can throw a rock and hit a real estate broker in Shoreline, WA. (But please don't - I bruise easily. :))

Yes, I'm joking, but it seems like everyone knows a realtor or two. According to one article from a few years back, in King County alone there are there are over seventeen thousand real estate agents. It's easy for home buyers to think every real estate agent is basically the same - desperate, clingy, fake and too salesly. After all - we use the same MLS service, the same yard-sign services... what does one really do different than another?

Renting vs Buying: Pros and Cons in Shoreline, WA

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Can your home in Shoreline, WA be a good investment for you? Renting vs. Buying Pros and Cons – What’s the right choice for you? If you’re currently renting a home in Shoreline, Washington and you’re thinking of making the jump to buying property in the Shoreline, WA area, you may be wondering if it … Continued

How To Determine The Value Of Your Property in Seattle, Washington

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Market value is a professional opinion of what a property would sell for at arm’s length – meaning to an independent buyer, without any concessions or kickbacks – based on the local real estate market, supply and demand, what other similar properties are selling for in the area and the specific features and benefits of the … Continued