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How Much Flood Insurance Do You Need For Your Seattle House?

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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?

Tips for Selling A Multi-Family Property in Shoreline, WA.

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Obviously, the process of selling a multi-family property is quite a bit more complex than that for selling a single-family home – and usually for the obvious reason that a lot more people are involved. In addition, sellers of multi-family property have to follow certain rules and regulations in order to be legally compliant. Above all, you don't want to open yourself up to the possibility of being sued. So to help you out, here are some tips for selling a multi-family property in Shoreline.

4 Ideas for A Springtime Open House in Shoreline, WA.

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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.
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Shoreline Schools – What Are They Really Like?

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So, have you heard good things about our Shoreline Schools here in the Shoreline school district in Lake Forest Park, WA and Shoreline, WA? You’ve probably heard we have a great public school system. But is that really true? Hi, I’m Emily Cressey, and I actually grew up attending the Shoreline public schools before transfering to a private school called Lakeside for high school. One of the things that I enjoyed about the schools here is the warm teachers and different educational tracks, whether highly capable or special needs, there is something for everyone.

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

Choosing Between Multiple House Offers: Should You Always Take The Highest Priced Offer When You’re Selling Your Home?

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If you're thinking about selling your first home in Seattle, WA or the surrounding area, you might have heard that our strong market often leads to multiple offers and you may find yourself choosing between multiple house offers. When you're fortunate enough to be in this situation, does it make sense to just take the highest offer? What other factors should be considered when handling a multiple-offer situation?
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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.
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Women Investing in Real Estate—Here’s Why It Matters

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Are more women investing in real estate than ever before? Everyone wants a place to call home; a place that gives them a sense of security. Owning property gives women financial security and feeling of success. We are currently seeing major interest from females who want to achieve this dream, and the numbers are proving … Continued