Category: Home Buying Process

First time home buyer

Letter to a First Time Home Buyer In North Seattle

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Are you currently renting or moving to the area and considering becoming a first time home buyer in the Seattle, WA real estate market? If you're intimidated, you're not alone. I recently received an email from a first time home buyer in Seattle, who had enjoyed my monthly real estate market updates and was interested in figuring out if this was actually a good time to be buying in the Seattle, WA market.
HomePro Associates - Emily Cressey - Real Estate Speaker

How To Stop A Listing From Going Stagnant In Seattle.

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It may be the worst thing that can happen to a home seller: a listing going stagnant. It happens more often than it should. Sometimes listings just sit there with little buyer interest for months on end. And when that happens buyers become suspicious. They wonder why other buyers haven't made an offer and begin to assume something is wrong with the property. If you want showings and then a sale, you absolutely don't want your listing to stagnate. So here are some effective ways to stop a listing from going stagnant in Seattle.

Will Seattle Tech Workers Return To The City?

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An article appeared in the Wall Street Journal this week noting tech workers leading Silicon Valley, California in droves. This begs the question of whether Seattle’s tech industry will be vacated next. Seattle Tech & Software Engineers Shift To At-Home Work Seattle, WA has long-enjoyed a strong employment base: first with Microsoft In Redmond, WA … Continued

Seattle Real Estate Open Houses are BACK!

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The open house I posted today in Everett, WA was packed! We had people waiting at the door to get in, but everybody got through and we had an offer submitted this evening! It was great to be out with all the people and the rain even cleared to show some of the fantastic view … Continued

A Beginners Guide To Financing Property In Seattle

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Financing property: Few people enjoy getting into the lending side of a new home purchase, and yes, it can be a drag. BUT this should really be the first step of preparing to buy a home. (Click here to see all the steps in our Beginner’s Home Buying Guide.) Whether you’re a real estate investor … Continued

A Beginners Guide To Home Buying In Seattle

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Hot off the presses: Here you have it – A beginner’s guide to home buying in Seattle. Many first time home buyers are intimidated by the high costs associated with entering the Seattle housing market. They don’t want to wait too long to buy either for fear that ongoing price appreciation will continue to keep … Continued

Are You Ready To Buy A House?

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Thinking of buying a home in the Pacific Northwest? Unless you’re already living in an expensive area, get ready for sticker shock – homes in Seattle aren’t cheap. Depending on where you’re working and what kind of lifestyle you want to live, we will work to find you the best home to meet your needs. … Continued