Renovate or Move? How to Decide Whatโ€™s Best for Seattle Homeowners

The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, theย American Institute of Architectsย released theirย AIA Home Design Trends Surveyย results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:70% of respondents want more outdoor living space,69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices),46% of respondents want a multi-function room/flexible space,42% of respondents want an au pair/in-law suite,39% of respondents want an exercise room/yoga space.

Living In Seattle, WA – What You Need To Know Before You Go

Living in Seattle, WA - Whatโ€™s it really like?If youโ€™re thinking about moving to the Seattle area and want to know more about what itโ€™s like to live in the Pacific Northwest, youโ€™re in the right place. From Summer Festivals like SeaFair - replete with pirates, hydroplane racing, and the Blue Angels Navy display flights, to fireworks on the Fourth (and New Years), boating, waterskiing, fishing and hiking outside, and cross-country and downhill skiing in the winter - there is a LOT to do in Seattle.
Buying a Property With No Money Down - Emily Cressey - Home Pro Associates

Buying an Investment Property With No Money Down

Finding a high-return real estate investment that you can โ€œaffordโ€ 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

Questions to Ask Your Agent When Selling Your Seattle Home

If you're thinking about selling your home, you're probably also thinking about getting an agent. That's a good idea โ€“ if that is, you get a good agent, one who is knowledgeable and experienced in the right ways. In fact, in looking for agents, you should treat that first conversation as a job interview, with you as the employer and the agent as the prospective employee. With that in mind, we offer these questions to ask your agent when selling your Seattle home.

How Your Listing Photos Impact The Sale of Your Shoreline, WA Home

At the most basic level, your photos need toย look technically sharp and polished. Take them with a professional camera (or at least a very good smartphone camera), and make sure the shots are in focus, correctly exposed, and properly framed. Unappealing or amateurish shots won't sell. There was a time when you or your real estate agent would snap a few quick listing photos with a cheap disposable camera, and that was good enough.

Determining Your Property Value in Seattle, WA: Benefits of A CMA

When you're considering selling your property, a logical first step is to figure out what it's worth. Now, this doesn't mean the price you want (although can be an important consideration). Rather, what it means is the fair market value โ€“ what other comparable properties in the immediate area have sold for in the recent past. There are, then, definite benefits of a CMA for determining your property value in Seattle, WA.