Category: Home Buying Process

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Purchase Contract: A Step-By-Step Guide for Buyers and Sellers in Shoreline, WA.

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Whenever I meet with new real estate clients - whether they are buyers or sellers - one of the first things I like to present to them is our Northwest MLS (NWMLS) real estate contracts. These documents are the "standard" attorney-reviewed contracts used by licensed agents in the Puget Sound area for many types of real estate transactions: buying a house, condo or multi-family home, leasing, or even buying or selling a business.

How to Find the Best Deals on Shoreline, WA Homes for Sale.

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Buying a home will likely be the largest financial transaction of your life, so, naturally, you want to get the best deal possible. But in today’s market – with low inventory and rising prices – that’s often easier said than done, especially for first-time buyers. Still, there are some tips and tactics that can help you find the best deals. So read on to discover how to find the best deals on Shoreline, WA homes for sale.

What Seattle, WA Homebuyers Need to Know About Negotiating Repair Costs

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You made an offer on that new home, and the seller accepted it. It’s an exciting time. But hold on a minute. There are several more steps in the purchase process before you get to the closing table and sign the dotted lines. One of the major remaining steps is the inspection. And, typically, the inspection will discover problems with the home, both major and minor, that call for repairs. Then, as a buyer, you’ll have to negotiate these repairs with the seller and/or her agent. So let’s see what Seattle, WA homebuyers need to know about negotiating repair costs.
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Buyers Ask: How to Budget When Prices Get Bid Up?

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I get great questions all the time from my home buyers and seller clients here in the Seattle, WA – Bellevue, WA real estate market. My goal is to help them learn and understand the market we are in so they can make smart decisions based on their own situation. One client was recently discouraged … Continued

4 Things You Can Do Right Now to Make it Easy to Buy a House in Seattle, WA.

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Buying a home is a huge accomplishment, but the housing market is competitive. That’s especially true when it comes to mid-priced, affordable houses. If you feel like you're ready to buy a house, the first question you're likely to ask yourself is, "how much can I afford?" And answering that question means taking a look at several factors. 

5 Tips To Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible From Your Shoreline, WA Agent

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Selling a house can be stressful, especially if you’re putting it on the market in the fall. Finding the right real estate agent to partner with to market your home is the first step and one that should not be taken lightly. But, the selling process shouldn’t be placed entirely in your agent’s lap. Every home seller wants, naturally, to get the best price possible without investing a ton of time and money. A large part of it has to do with making your home stand out from the competition. But you also need to understand the local market and just what is driving sales in the area. Real estate is rapidly evolving, but many elements remain the same – something to keep in mind when trying to maximize profit. Read on for 5 tips from your Shoreline, WA agent to sell your house for the highest price possible.

5 Things to do Right Now to Secure a Home Loan in Shoreline, WA.

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Buying a home is one of the most exciting things you’ll do in your life. It’s also likely the most expensive. Unless you have a swimming pool full of cash, you’ll need to take out a mortgage to help finance the purchase of a home. Applying for a mortgage can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Applying for a home loan is never simple and always causes a lot of anxiety. No one wants to spend months searching for that dream home only to find out late in the process that they can’t get sufficient or any financing. The best thing you can do, then, is to do everything possible to stack the odds in your favor early on. So check out these 5 things you can do right now to secure a home loan in Shoreline, WA.

How to Simplify Showing Your Home in Shoreline, WA.

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When you show your home, you're trying to present it in the best possible light so buyers will be able to imagine themselves living there and be eager to buy it. Since buying a home can be a decision based more on feeling than on logic, try to make your home appealing to potential buyers by engaging all five senses. Why are showings such an important part of the selling process? Showings give potential buyers an opportunity to see and fully experience your home in person. And that's why you have to make sure you’ve presented it in the best light possible: to allow buyers to envision your house as their home and imagine living there. The problem, though, is that it’s too easy to go overboard and unnecessarily complicate matters. So let’s see how to simplify showing your home in Shoreline, WA while still making it an effective selling tool.

How to Avoid Borrowing More Than You Can Afford When Buying a House in Shoreline, WA.

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Buying your first home can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. You not only have to find the right place, but you also have to find the right mortgage. With low inventory in many local markets and rising home prices nationwide, finding an affordable home can be a challenge. When preparing to purchase a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and lose sight of practical financial matters. To help keep you on the solid fiscal ground while looking for your next home, let’s look at how to avoid borrowing more than you can afford when buying a house in Shoreline.