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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 todayā€™s market ā€“ with low inventory and rising prices ā€“ thatā€™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.

How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates

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If youā€™re thinking aboutĀ buyingĀ orĀ sellingĀ a home in the Seattle area, youā€™ll want to keep a pulse on whatā€™s happening with mortgage rates. Rates have been climbing in recent months, especially since January 2022 of this year. And just a few weeks ago, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fromĀ Freddie MacĀ approached 4% for the first time sinceĀ May of 2019. That blew my mind because I didn't think it would get there til the end of the year, but BOOM, it happened faster than anybody thought.

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. Itā€™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, youā€™ll have to negotiate these repairs with the seller and/or her agent. So letā€™s see what Seattle, WA homebuyers need to know about negotiating repair costs.
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Buyers Ask: How to Budget When Prices Get Bid Up?

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I get great questions all the time from my home buyers and seller clients here in the Seattle, WA – Bellevue, WA real estate market. My goal is to help them learn and understand the market we are in so they can make smart decisions based on their own situation. One client was recently discouraged … Continued

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. Thatā€™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.Ā 

5 Tips for Buying a Home in Seattle When You Are Self-Employed

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Self-employment has many benefits ā€“ the ability to make your own schedule, the potential for more time off and better pay, the pleasure of doing what you love and getting paid for it, and more. But there are downsides to self-employment. The unfortunate fact for self-employed people is that itā€™s usually more difficult to buy … Continued