3) Get Your Remaining Questions Answered Everybody has different questions, although we cover many general questions in our Home Sellers Guide, we find that many people prefer to talk to a real person and get some real answers. That’s why we’re here. I have four living family members in the legal profession (my Grandfather was … Continued
Thinking about selling, but worried you won’t be able to find a replacement property and you’ll be homeless?
Well, that’s a very understandable concern, clearly before you decide to sell one home, you have to have a plan for finding your next home!
I’ve got good news: There are many solutions to help you with selling your home and finding a replacement home even with limited inventory here in Seattle, Shoreline, Mill Creek and Bothell.
Okay, so maybe real estate paperwork isn’t EVERYBODY’S favorite topic. Unless you’re an attorney (like half my family) – maybe it even makes your eyes cross a little bit. But it IS important. Sometimes, the times you appreciate clearly drafted real estate contracts the most is when there is a problem that comes up in … Continued
A few years ago, the young tech crowd moving into the Seattle and Bellevue housing markets had their eyes on a downtown address with an easy commute and access to urban amenities. After the 2020 health crisis, quarantine orders and business shut-downs have brought to light how valuable more interior square footage can be and many young adults and families are fleeing the urban, rental life and looking for their first homes in North Seattle neighborhoods like Shoreline, Lynnwood, Bothell, and even Everett, WA. This is putting a squeeze on the sub-million dollar home market, but luxury homes above $1.5 million don’t seem to be seeing such pressure with multiple offers and homes selling for 20% over asking price.
Can your home in Shoreline, WA be a good investment for you? Renting vs. Buying Pros and Cons – What’s the right choice for you? If you’re currently renting a home in Shoreline, Washington and you’re thinking of making the jump to buying property in the Shoreline, WA area, you may be wondering if it … Continued
Sometimes a house needs major renovations in order to become your dream home. The Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage is intended to assist home buyers in purchasing a home that needs work, often first-time home buyers. Basically, this kind of mortgage allows a home buyer to bundle the costs of buying with the remodeling/renovation expenses and make only a single monthly mortgage payment. These mortgages were also created, according to those in the financial arena, to help “lenders cope ‘with constrained housing supply and evolving borrower needs,’ since they allow buyers to purchase a home they may not be able to buy without additional financial help.” To help you figure out whether this is right for you, here is the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Loan explained for Seattle home buyers.
If you’re in the real estate investing business, are there benefits of using a buyers agent when looking for property? That’s an easy one: yes, there are many benefits, and you should definitely use a buyers agent. The main reason is that a buyer’s agent can help you make more money – the only reason you got into investing in the first place. The benefits of using a buyers agent when buying a Shoreline, WA investment property are too numerous to list in full, so let’s take a look at the most important ones.