Seattle Real Estate News & Local Happenings

Guide To Selling Your House This Fall in Seattle

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Traditionally and nationwide, spring (usually the first part of May) has been touted as the best time to sell a house, both to maximize return and to minimize the time on the market. But this can change from region to region and from market to market. So in some areas and markets, fall can be … Continued

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

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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

How to Avoid Borrowing More Than You Can Afford When Buying a House in Shoreline, WA.

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Buying your first home can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. You not only have to find the right place, but you also have to find the right mortgage. With low inventory in many local markets and rising home prices nationwide, finding an affordable home can be a challenge. When preparing to purchase a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and lose sight of practical financial matters. To help keep you on the solid fiscal ground while looking for your next home, let’s look at how to avoid borrowing more than you can afford when buying a house in Shoreline.

What You Need to Know About Contingencies When Buying or Selling a House in Shoreline, WA.

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A contingency is the part of a purchase/sales agreement that spells out specific actions or conditions that must be met in order for the contract to become legal and binding and so take actual effect. There will most likely be a number of contingencies to consider. These are written into the purchase agreement or contract. This important document will most likely define a certain amount of time between the signing of the contract, and the closing of the deal. This time period will allow both you and the seller to satisfy all of the contingencies built into the agreement for the home.