If you’re fortunate enough to be looking to buy luxury real estate, you probably already know that the home-buying process will be a bit different. The problem, though, is that many buyers don’t realize how different the process can be. There’s a lot more to it than the fact that luxury real estate has a … Continued
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
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
If you are thinking about buying a condo, townhouse, or even a regular house in Seattle, WA utilizing an FHA loan, you may have been told by your lender that you have to “watch out” to make sure the house you choose to buy will qualify for a loan through the FHA 203(b) government-backed home … Continued
Using social media to sell your home in the greater Seattle area involves a lot more than sharing your website and Zillow links with family and friends. You need to use all the social media platforms, especially YouTube and Facebook. Did you know that studies show 69% of all real estate agents use these two … Continued
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.
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
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, chances are you’ll want to work with a real estate agent—and there’s no shortage of ways to find one! Perhaps you know a family friend, have a newly licensed college buddy, or spotted a face on the side of a bus. Regardless of how you connected, … Continued
Does House Hacking in Seattle, WA even WORK? Okay guys. So today, I want to talk a little bit more about house hacking in the Seattle market. I actually get a lot of interest on my website from people who are looking for investments and a smart way to enter the Seattle market. I’ve done … Continued
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.