Your Home Search starts now! Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re planning to buy a home, now’s the time to get prepared for a smooth and successful Home Search. But here’s the catch—not all Home Search websites are created equal. Many popular sites have outdated listings, inaccurate data, and misleading information that … Continued
For first time home buyers in Seattle, starting the journey to homeownership is an exciting milestone filled with possibilities—but it’s also a step that requires careful financial planning and preparation. Seattle’s competitive housing market offers everything from modern condos in Belltown to charming craftsman homes in Ballard, making it crucial to approach the process with … Continued
Just a gentle reminder to pause and be grateful this season. We have two wonderful holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas right back-to-back. Perhaps we’ve been trained to think:
Down payment assistance is the key to making homeownership more accessible in Seattle’s competitive housing market. With rising home prices and the challenge of saving for upfront costs, these programs offer financial relief to help buyers bridge the gap. Whether through grants, low-interest loans, or special funding options, down payment assistance can help first-time buyers … Continued
There are all sorts of loan options you’ll encounter as a [market_city] home owner or buyer. Here’s a look at a few you may not know about…
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:70% of respondents want more outdoor living space,69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices),46% of respondents want a multi-function room/flexible space,42% of respondents want an au pair/in-law suite,39% of respondents want an exercise room/yoga space.
If you’ve been thinking about buying a new property in the greater Seattle area, there is a lot of preparation to do before being ready to make an offer on the home of your dreams. I’ve put together this new home buyers tips series so you can get a feel for the steps of the adventure that lies before you!
This holiday season, we’re bringing more than just festive cheer—we’re sharing valuable insights into home price predictions for 2025! Understanding these trends is key to making smarter real estate decisions, whether you’re celebrating the holidays or planning your next move. Join us as we dive into the latest home price predictions and explore the factors … Continued
What is a buyer’s agent? Well, I’m glad you asked, because that probably means you’re thinking about becoming a buyer in today’s real estate market here in the Seattle area, and it can be a very tricky process to get into because we have a lot more buyers than we have inventory right now, as I make this video. That might not be the case for you, but we’re going to get into what is a buyer’s agent? How much does it cost? Do you need one? Are there any downsides? We’ll get into all of that here in this video. This is Emily Cressey, your digitally-enabled Puget Sound community advisor. Hi, my name is Emily Cressey. I have been investing in real estate for the past two decades, and I’m a real estate broker here in the greater Seattle area. I actually live in Shoreline in North Seattle.
Buying or selling real estate in [market_city]? Here are a few tips to help you lower your closing costs.
