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Pros and Cons of Buying a House in a Gated Community in Seattle

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Sometimes the thought of getting away from the disorganization and chaos of the average neighborhood can seem pretty appealing to the everyday homebuyer. To give you a better idea if you would enjoy the curated neighborhood lifestyle, here are some pros and cons of buying a house in a gated community in Seattle. PRO: SECURITY … Continued

How To Determine The Value Of Your Property in Seattle, Washington

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Market valueĀ is a professional opinion of what a property would sell for at arm’s length ā€“ meaning to an independent buyer, without any concessions or kickbacks ā€“ based on the local real estate market, supply and demand, what other similar properties are selling for in the area and the specific features and benefits of the … Continued
First time home buyer

Letter to A First Time Home Buyer In North Seattle

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Are you currently renting or moving to the area and considering becoming a first time home buyer in the Seattle, WA real estate market? If you're intimidated, you're not alone. I recently received an email from a first time home buyer in Seattle, who had enjoyed my monthly real estate market updates and was interested in figuring out if this was actually a good time to be buying in the Seattle, WA market.

Donā€™t Buy a Lemon: Why Property Inspections Matter

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Welcome back to the Let's Go Seattle Show! My name is Emily Cressey, and I serve the amazing people of the Greater Seattle area. Today, weā€™re talking all about property lemons and how to spot them. I once knew an investor who did NOT have a proper property inspection and the house that he thought was completely rehabbed, turned out to be a money pit that almost drove him into foreclosure. Here's what you're probably thinking when you run into the home of your dreams: "Itā€™s cute. Itā€™s charming. It is at a great price. " Youā€™re just about ready to commit. But something just doesnā€™t feel quite right. Today we are going to talk about listening to your gut, and the logical ways you can examine a home to determine if that feeling youā€™re getting is actually legit.