Category: Buying A House | Page 2

The Secret to Real Estate Success: Location, Location, Location 📍🏡

May 31, 2023

The first three rules of real estate are: Location, Location, Location. If you’re wondering why Seattle real estate is so expensive, this is the answer – It’s where people want to be. When I talk to potential home buyers about buying a home, the three categories for decision-making we look at are: You can choose … Continued

Buying an Investment Property With No Money Down

May 23, 2023

By Emily Cressey

Finding a high-return real estate investment that you can “afford” to hang onto in this market can be tricky. One local lender in Alabama is addressing this problem by creating a 100% financing package for INVESTORS! Navigating the complexities of the real estate market to secure a high-return investment that aligns with affordability can be a … Continued

Kenmore Property With Multiple Offers – Going, Going, GONE!

May 22, 2023

By Emily Cressey

Navigating the sale of a challenging property is a unique journey that requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Whether it’s due to specific market conditions, unconventional features, or other complexities, selling a hard-to-market property demands a nuanced approach. In this process, we aim to transform challenges into opportunities, leveraging our expertise to highlight the property’s … 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

How Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Ability to Buy a House in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

January 18, 2023

By Emily Cressey

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

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.

Curious What’s Happening In The Real Estate Market?

November 15, 2022

By Emily Cressey

Here are a few highlights from the National Association of Realtors: First-time buyers represented 29% of buyers, virtually unchanged from one year ago and one month ago.

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.