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Purchase Contract: A Step-By-Step Guide for Buyers and Sellers in Shoreline, WA.

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Whenever I meet with new real estate clients - whether they are buyers or sellers - one of the first things I like to present to them is our Northwest MLS (NWMLS) real estate contracts. These documents are the "standard" attorney-reviewed contracts used by licensed agents in the Puget Sound area for many types of real estate transactions: buying a house, condo or multi-family home, leasing, or even buying or selling a business.

How to Find the Best Deals on Shoreline, WA Homes for Sale.

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Buying a home will likely be the largest financial transaction of your life, so, naturally, you want to get the best deal possible. But in today’s market – with low inventory and rising prices – that’s often easier said than done, especially for first-time buyers. Still, there are some tips and tactics that can help you find the best deals. So read on to discover how to find the best deals on Shoreline, WA homes for sale.

What Seattle, WA Homebuyers Need to Know About Negotiating Repair Costs

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You made an offer on that new home, and the seller accepted it. It’s an exciting time. But hold on a minute. There are several more steps in the purchase process before you get to the closing table and sign the dotted lines. One of the major remaining steps is the inspection. And, typically, the inspection will discover problems with the home, both major and minor, that call for repairs. Then, as a buyer, you’ll have to negotiate these repairs with the seller and/or her agent. So let’s see what Seattle, WA homebuyers need to know about negotiating repair costs.

4 Things You Can Do Right Now to Make it Easy to Buy a House in Seattle, WA.

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Buying a home is a huge accomplishment, but the housing market is competitive. That’s especially true when it comes to mid-priced, affordable houses. If you feel like you're ready to buy a house, the first question you're likely to ask yourself is, "how much can I afford?" And answering that question means taking a look at several factors. 

For the Seattle House Hackers: Developing an ADU Property in Renton, WA (or Seattle Area)

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I have a client who's from Microsoft who is young and ambitious. He doesn't want his first house to be just an expensive place to live, he wants it to be an investment. So he came to me with a plan for developing an ADU. One of the strategies he had in mind to launch his investing journey was developing a single family home into a property with an accessory dwelling unit - like a separate apartment in the basement.
Real Estate agent Emily Cressey Shoreline Washington

Pros and Cons of Living In Edmonds Washington

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If you’ve been wondering about the Pros and Cons of Living in Edmonds, WA, we are here to set you straight. Edmonds, WA is a wonderful waterfront community north of Seattle, WA and on the Puget Sound (West Coast, open to sea water).  There are many beautiful places to live near the city of Seattle, … Continued