Seattle Real Estate News & Local Happenings

What To Do NOW To Sell Your Property This Summer in Seattle

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Planning on selling your home during the hot summer real estate market? Don’t wait until you are about to list to determine what needs to be done. Plan ahead to keep your sanity and maximize your listing price options. Here are key items on what to do now to sell your property this summer in … Continued

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Contractor in Seattle

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Maybe you’re a home seller who needs to make major repairs/renovations before listing, or perhaps you’re a buyer who wants to add on to or remodel that new home. Either way, you’ve likely discovered that you need some professional construction help. But choosing the right contractor (usually a general contractor) involves a lot more than … Continued

Photo Hacks to Help Your House Sell Faster in Shoreline, WA.

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A house hunter’s first view of your property is often online, and if the photos accompanying your home’s listing don’t impress, you probably won’t get a second chance to lure in that potential buyer — meaning your real estate photos are valuable assets when it comes to selling your home. These are what make them want to come and finally view your home in person. So you must get the best listing photos you possibly can, especially if you want to sell fast and at a better price. With that in mind, we offer these photo hacks to help you sell faster in Shoreline.
Giving Money For Home Down Payment Tax Free

Can You Help Your Adult Kids Buy a Home Tax-Free?

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The Gift of A Home Here’s a quick story to let you know how I can help you—or anyone you feel comfortable introducing to me. The value of homes in our area is increasing at levels we have never seen before. In fact, most homes coming on the market are selling in days (or hours!) … Continued

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.