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Real Estate Paperwork Explained For Shoreline, WA Home Buyers

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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
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Buying a Retirement Home Before You’re Ready To Retire

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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

Selling Your House in Seattle This Year? Here’s What You Can Do To Get Ready Now!

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Before you put your house on the market, ask your real estate agent for guidance on improving your home's presentation. Your agent can tell you what buyers expect in your particular market and at your home's price point. Getting your house ready to sell can seem enormously intimidating – there just seems to be so much to do in the beginning. But selling your house in Seattle doesn't have to be such a daunting undertaking. If you start early enough and do the things that matter the most first, it will be far more manageable. Also, keep in mind that if you have any equity in your house, it's a job for which you'll be handsomely paid at the end – the sale.

What A Home Inspection Won’t Tell You About A Shoreline Property.

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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.
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6 Repairs to Make NOW to Sell Your Snohomish Home This Spring

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Are you looking to put your home on the market soon? If so, then there are several things on your to-do list already. One of those major “to-dos” should be making essential repairs to increase the profitability of your home. Otherwise, a home inspector will come in and expose the flaws of your home. No longer can you just throw your house up on the market and hope for the best. That used to work, but not so much anymore. Now the watchword is "fixing to sell," which means that you'll likely have to perform certain repairs and updates to meet buyers' expectations. And this applies especially during spring when inventory is higher and buyers can be pickier. So below are 6 repairs to make now to sell your Snohomish home this spring.
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6 Myths About Seattle Real Estate Agents That You Need To Know!

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There are lots of common misconceptions floating around out there about real estate agents. Usually along the lines that agents can’t be trusted and that they’re out to take your money. But the fact is that agents are professionals, and if they don't take care of clients, they won't be in business long. Agents really are looking out for their clients' best interests and put themselves second in the equation – even if they ultimately make less money. So let's clear things up a bit. Check out these 6 myths about Seattle real estate agents that you need to know.

Why Experience Matters When Choosing A Real Estate Agent For Your Seattle Probate Property

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Selecting a knowledgeable and experienced probate realtor, losing a loved one is a hard thing to experience, but dealing with the legal hassle that comes with estates and court process makes the grieving process even worse. Probate happens when there is a death and the deceased person’s properties are sold or dealt with according to the local law and code. This can mean many legal proceedings and can take some time, and some probate real estate sales require court confirmation. During the probate process, all the property, assets, debts, and claims of the estate are inventoried and tallied. Then, all valid claims are settled and the remainder of the estate distributed among the beneficiaries in accordance with the will. If that sounds complicated, it is – especially when it involves property that must be sold. For it often happens that the decedent's real estate has to be sold in order to cover debt claims against the estate or so that the proceeds of the sale can be distributed to beneficiaries. But selling probate property is a much different animal from a traditional real estate sale. That's why experience matters when choosing a Seattle real estate agent for your Seattle probate property.

The Fannie Mae Homestyle Loan Explained For Seattle Home Buyers

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Sometimes a house needs major renovations in order to become your dream home. The Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage is intended to assist home buyers in purchasing a home that needs work, often first-time home buyers. Basically, this kind of mortgage allows a home buyer to bundle the costs of buying with the remodeling/renovation expenses and make only a single monthly mortgage payment. These mortgages were also created, according to those in the financial arena, to help "lenders cope 'with constrained housing supply and evolving borrower needs,' since they allow buyers to purchase a home they may not be able to buy without additional financial help." To help you figure out whether this is right for you, here is the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Loan explained for Seattle home buyers.