Category: Real Estate News

The Impact of a Rising Market on Your Real Estate Decisions

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In today’s competitive real estate market, a rising market trend can significantly impact your buying and selling decisions. Whether you’re looking to purchase your next home or sell an existing property, understanding how market shifts affect your goals is essential for success. As prices shift and competition intensifies, understanding how these changes affect your goals … Continued

Why Hiring A Real Estate Agent is Essential: Top Reasons Unveiled!

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Hiring a real estate agent is essential when navigating the complex world of buying or selling a home. With their expertise, you gain access to market insights, negotiation skills, and a network that ensures a smoother real estate transaction. Fun Things To Do In Seattle: Top 4th of July Activities Seafair 4th Of JulyVenue: Gas … Continued
The Why of Relocation: Top Reasons People Move

The Why of Relocation: Top Reasons People Move

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Understanding the motivations behind human migration is crucial in comprehending the dynamics of society and global trends. “The Why of Relocation: Top Reasons People Move” delves into the multifaceted reasons that drive individuals and families to change their residences. From economic aspirations to seeking a better quality of life, from educational pursuits to familial ties, … Continued
Can Your Real Estate Agent Help You Find Off-Market Properties - Emily Cressey - Seattle Real Estate Agent - Home Pro Associates

Can Your Real Estate Agent Help You Find Off-Market Properties?

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One of the things that I do, as a buyers agent, that makes me different than other real estate agents is that I don’t "just" show homes that are listed on the MLS. Especially in today’s competitive real estate market here in Shoreline, Lynnwood and Everett, we are finding it difficult to buy homes straight off the MLS because they are often being sold for well over asking price with multiple offers. For that reason, I like to do marketing to people who are in my buyers' prefered neighborhoods, but who have not have decided to sell their house yet for whatever reason. If we can identify home owners who are a few weeks or months away from being ready to sell, we may be able to build a relationship with them such that they would consider a direct sale to my buyers without ever putting their house on the open market.
Do You Reall Need A Buyer's Agent - Emily Cressey - Home Pro Associates

Do You “REALLY” Need A Realtor When Buying A Home?

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Welcome to a thought-provoking discussion: “Do You ‘REALLY‘ Need A Realtor When Buying A Home?” Deciding whether to navigate the intricate world of buying a home on your own or enlist the expertise of a professional can be a pivotal moment in your home-buying journey. The question of Do You ‘REALLY’ Need A Realtor When … Continued

Real Estate Investment Strategies for First-Time Home Buyers

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Real estate investment holds significant importance for first-time home buyer as it represents a pathway to financial stability, wealth accumulation, and long-term security. Beyond the obvious benefit of owning a place to call home, real estate offers a unique opportunity to build equity and generate rental income. It serves as a tangible asset that tends … Continued

Real Estate Market Trends Amid Rising Interest Rates

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📈Interest rates got bumped up fast because we were having run-away inflation, and the Federal Reserve wanted to Sloooowww Dowwwwwn the economy. How’s it working?   Economists believe we need to see at least 3 months of lower inflation numbers before interest rates will decrease significantly. Since interest rates on mortgages affect the affordability of homes, … Continued

This time isn’t like last time

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I remember a time when I was calling many of my would-be home-buyer clients and they were sharing similar concerns: They were worried about a real estate market crash. As we’ve seen a strong upward trend in the housing market this Spring, you may be relieved to know that we are only 1-5% off the … Continued

Why Home Ownership Wins In the Long Run

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Yes!  Buying a home in Seattle is hard.  If you think it’s not the right time to buy because #reasons, I hear you… we have been having chitter-chatter for the last year or so about interest rates, affordability and recession concerns.  You’re not wrong. So, when’s it going to be the best time to buy … Continued