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Understanding the Role Of A Buyer’s Agent in Seattle’s Real Estate Market

May 17, 2024

Are you considering becoming a buyer in today’s competitive Seattle real estate market? If so, you might be wondering, “What exactly is a buyer’s agent?” With the current market dynamics, where demand often outstrips supply, navigating the home buying process can be challenging. In this blog post, we’ll break down everything you need to know … Continued

Auction Adventures: Your Complete Guide to Buying Properties on the Blocks

March 16, 2024

By Emily Cressey

If you’ve ever considered venturing into the realm of real estate investment, buying properties at auction could be your ticket to an exciting and potentially lucrative journey. With auctions offering a unique opportunity to acquire properties at competitive prices, mastering the art of bidding can open doors to a wealth of investment opportunities. In this … Continued

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

January 9, 2024

By Emily Cressey

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

This time isn’t like last time

July 26, 2023

By Emily Cressey

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 we’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

July 19, 2023

By Emily Cressey

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

5 Things to Look For When Shopping for Affordable Properties in Lake Forest Park, WA

February 1, 2023

By Emily Cressey

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

3 Quick Things to Ensure You Will Qualify for a Home Loan in Lake Forest Park, WA

January 11, 2023

By Emily Cressey

The good news: You’re ready to buy a home! The question: Can you actually get a home loan? Getting a home loan for your property purchase in Lake Forest Park, Washington is an important part of the process for most buyers, because real estate is relatively expensive here in this quiet, hilly, woodsy neighborhood. Many … Continued

4 Common Questions From First Time Home Buyers in Lake Forest Park, WA

January 4, 2023

By Emily Cressey

For first-time home buyers, the process of buying a home in Lake Forest Park, WA can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. Buying a home, after all, will likely be the largest financial transaction of their lives, LFP is an expensive area and homes are pricey here. Plus, purchasing a house or condo can be complicated and … Continued

What Are You Doing To Fight Inflation?

November 15, 2022

By Emily Cressey

What are you doing to fight inflation? As we all know, inflation has been crazy-high this past year and will continue to be overheated for a while.

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Neighborhood in Seattle

October 19, 2022

By Emily Cressey

When you buy a home for yourself or your family, that’s not all you’re doing. You are also buying a neighborhood. The neighoborhood is actually one of the chief determinants of your home's value. You want to do your due-diligence and make sure you love the neighborhood as well as the home.

Emily Cressey was outstanding during our home buying process in a market not advantageous for the buyer.

Moses and Roxanne moved from Texas to Washington and found a house with Emily's Help. — These Buyers Were Looking For A Very Specific Type Of Home – And We Kept Getting Out-Bid. When We Came Across One That Was Under-Priced, We Made An Early Offer And Got It Under Contract For Less Than Other Homes Had Been Going For.

“Emily Cressey was outstanding during our home buying process in a market not advantageous for the buyer. She made sure that we went through all the list of priorities in what we were looking for in a home. Emily went to work researching locations/competitive prices… reaching out to sellers agent when we lost on a bid to figure out where we fell short. Always on time at home tours and a text/phone call away at each and every point .Emily has been wonderful with after home buying resources and l have found a realtor for life !if you are buying a home… she is the real estate agent you want/need by your side. Thanks @Emily Cressey” – Roxanne