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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

3 Things To Expect When Selling A Townhouse In Shoreline, WA

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Selling a townhouse in Shoreline, WA, can be a rewarding experience, but it comes with its own unique challenges. If you’re preparing on selling a townhouse in Shoreline, WA, understanding what to expect can make the process smoother and more successful. An individually owned, single-family dwelling with at least two floors and usually sharing a … Continued
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How to Sell Your Townhouse Fast in Shoreline, WA

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Can you sell your townhouse fast today? It depends on your definition of fast. You need to sell your townhouse, and you want to sell it fast. But, compared to single-family houses and condos, townhouses present a unique set of challenges and offer different selling points that you need to keep in mind before you ever list. Today, you need to jump through hoops and hurdles. Endless streams of red tape. Agents. Commissions. And never-ending fees. These are the norm. Not the exception. Basically, for a fast sale, you need to get three things right: price, appearance, and marketing. With that in mind, we offer these tips on how to sell your townhouse fast in Seattle.

Selling Your Shoreline, WA Home – Without the Hassle

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Are you possibly thinking of selling your home but you don't want to hassle with all the things you’ll need to do?  

Or maybe you aren’t comfortable having a bunch of people trample through your house with everything we have going on in the world.  I understand.

Should You Sell or Rent Your Townhouse in Snohomish?

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It’s definitely a dilemma and sometimes a tough one to resolve. Should you sell or rent your townhouse in Snohomish? There is, of course, no one best across-the-board answer for every townhouse owner and every situation. Everyone’s situation, requirements, and expectations are unique. So we offer below some questions you can ask yourself to determine … Continued

What Homeowners Insurance Covers (and What It Doesn’t)

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Homeowners insurance is one of those things you have that you hope you never have to use; it’s a safeguard against something bad happening so you don’t have to pay completely out of pocket to make a repair or replacement. But when you look at your policy, it can be difficult to understand what homeowners … Continued
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7 Tax Tips for Home Sellers in Shoreline.

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“The key is to become a great record keeper — that can save you a big capital gains bill when you decide to sell,” said financial adviser Cameron McCarty, president of Vivid Tax Advisory in West Des Moines, Iowa. Selling your home is a big step that will affect your life in multiple ways for … Continued

5 Frugal Ways to Stage Your Townhouse for Sale in Seattle

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It’s a plain, simple fact: staged homes sell faster. Studies have found that staged homes often sell in less than a fifth of the time it takes unstaged homes to sell. And having a home sit on the market for a long time is bad news indeed. The problem, though, is that professional staging can … Continued

How Much Flood Insurance Do You Need For Your Seattle House?

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You’ve recently had an offer accepted on a home in a great area, but there’s one problem: You have to get flood insurance in order to get your mortgage. While this isn’t a deal-breaker, it may leave you wondering exactly how much insurance you need to have on the property. Homeowner and commercial insurance policies typically do not cover flood damage. You want to protect your home in Seattle, but you also don’t want to pay for more coverage than you actually need. How do you really know how much flood insurance you need?