Category: Real Estate Investment

How Landlords Can Save Money Making Repairs In Seattle

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When you decided to become a “real estate investor” you didn’t know that you’d be picking up land lording as your new side hustle!  It’s smart to handle property management yourself for a few years, if you’re so inclined, because it can help you save money and make sure that your property is being run … Continued

Smart Investing with Mortgage Rate Buy-Downs

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Good news! Mortgage rates are starting to dip, offering a silver lining for both homebuyers and savvy investors. Even in today’s higher interest rate environment, there are proven strategies to secure a lower mortgage rate and boost your real estate investing potential. In this post, we explore various techniques—from refinancing options and mortgage rate buy-downs … 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

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

Failed Earnest Money

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The thing about a changing market is that it can get a little bit choppy and things don’t always go your way.  Sure, it’s easy to sell a house in a great neighborhood, in great condition, but what happens when you have a house that needs a little more TLC that’s priced at the top … Continued
A Letter To A New Real Estate Investor In Seattle, WA – 2023

A Letter To A New Real Estate Investor In Seattle, WA – 2023

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Dear New Real Estate Investor I Talked To Last Year…. Of course I remember you.  Thanks for reaching out. You are right that the whole market has slowed down since mid-2022 when they started cranking up interest rates so aggressively. Additionally, a lot of people were relocating because of covid – either to go to states … Continued