4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Buying a House in Seattle

After spending weeks or maybe months searching for the perfect house, the last thing you want is to find out you can’t buy it after all. There are several mistakes home buyers often make that land them in this situation, most of them financial mistakes. To help you avoid making these mistakes, here are 4 … Continued

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

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

Market value is a professional opinion of what a property would sell for at arm’s length – meaning to an independent buyer, without any concessions or kickbacks – 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

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.