Whoa Nellie! Market Slowdown is here. I got a message from Zillow on Monday letting me know someone was interested in talking to me about a condo we had for lease. This was the second condo a client of ours was leasing; it had failed to sell in a reasonable amount of time. In both cases, the owners were concerned the unit would sit empty through the holidays and probably till next Continue Reading
Financing your new home or property
How to get a loan for your new home or property In today’s market, there are multiple options for financing your property purchase or investment project. Whether you’re planning on buying your first home, moving up to a hilltop mansion, or constructing your next multi-family complex, funding is one critical element of the process. The pendulum has swung far from the days of loose Continue Reading
How to Buy a House in the hot Seattle Market…or any market
Avoid being burned, battling for a bungalow in wild real estate wars. Take a deep breath and follow these four simple tips for buying a home in the hot Seattle Market...or any market. Be more competitive, without risking your nest egg. Shop In a lot of ways, buying a home is no different than buying a car, a television, or a banana for that matter. You can learn a lot just by spending time Continue Reading
2nd Real Estate Market Report
The slowdown has arrived! After years of rocketing prices, the Seattle market has reached the apex of its trajectory and is stalling. The better neighborhoods are holding on and the best houses are still receiving competing bids, but many properties are sitting unsold and prices are softening. In this Issue of our Quarterly Market Report, you will find our usual overview of the Continue Reading
