How to Know if You Should Buy a House or Condo in Seattle, WA
The first thing to consider when looking into condos is understanding that they don’t exist in a vacuum, and you would be joining part of a community.
Category: Home Buying Process
Selling Your Shoreline, WA Home – Without the Hassle
Are you possibly thinking of selling your home but you don't want to hassle with all the things you’ll need to do?
Or maybe you aren’t comfortable having a bunch of people trample through your house with everything we have going on in the world. I understand.
How Much Flood Insurance Do You Need For Your Seattle House?
You’ve recently had an offer accepted on a home in a great area, but there’s one problem: You have to get flood insurance in order to get your mortgage. While this isn’t a deal-breaker, it may leave you wondering exactly how much insurance you need to have on the property. Homeowner and commercial insurance policies typically do not cover flood damage. You want to protect your home in Seattle, but you also don’t want to pay for more coverage than you actually need. How do you really know how much flood insurance you need?
4 Ideas for A Springtime Open House in Shoreline, WA.
However, in special cases, an open house can bring the perfect buyer to the table, or drum up enough interest in your home to spark a bidding war. The trick is—you have to do the open house right so that your home sells faster and for more money, rather than being a total waste of time and energy. Is an open house really worth the effort, and will it really help you sell your home? Answers vary among real estate professionals, but they generally agree that it can't hurt. But in certain markets and under specific conditions, an open house can definitely help you get a better sale price. For example, in the highly competitive San Francisco market, those people who held an open house sold their homes (on average) for 6% more than those who didn't. So, since you might as well give it a try, here are 4 ideas for a springtime open house in Shoreline.
Real Estate Paperwork Explained For Shoreline, WA Home Buyers
Okay, so maybe real estate paperwork isn’t EVERYBODY’S favorite topic. Unless you’re an attorney (like half my family) – maybe it even makes your eyes cross a little bit. But it IS important. Sometimes, the times you appreciate clearly drafted real estate contracts the most is when there is a problem that comes up in … Continued
Buying a Retirement Home Before You’re Ready To Retire
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
What Can You Buy For A Million Plus In Seattle Washington?
With "Starter Homes" in the suburbs, towns and neighborhoods surrounding Seattle starting at upwards of half a million dollars, Seattle is one of the country's more expensive real estate markets. While there is a lot of housing pressure and tight inventory at the sub-one-million dollar mark, as first time home owners vie for their own piece of the action, once you start looking at homes priced above $1.5 million, the field thins considerably and you may be in the luxury house market.
What A Home Inspection Won’t Tell You About A Shoreline Property.
Before you buy a home, one of the things you should do is to have it checked out by a professional home inspector. Home inspections are used to provide an opportunity for a buyer to identify any major issues with a home prior to closing. In general, home inspectors do a very thorough job, examining things during a home inspection that most of us would never dream of looking at. After all, they have 1,600+ items on their inspection checklists. Still, despite that thoroughness, inspectors don't and can't look at everything. Here, then, is what a home inspection won't tell you about a Shoreline property.
Luxury Homes in Seattle & Bellevue Offer More Room
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.