In November 2021, Zillow upset the real estate world and Wall Street when they revealed their plans to terminate their iBuyer program, Zillow Offers, due to over $881 million in recorded losses. In addition, Zillow sadly eliminated 25% of its workforce (approx. 2,000 Seattle employees) because of the company’s exodus from the practice of purchasing …
Man vs Machine: the Zestimate, is it Good for Consumers? Read More »
In just the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac surpassed 5%. Although this news may leave you questioning the current timing of your home search, the reality is, timing has never been more crucial. Even though you may be attracted to the idea of putting your plans on hold …
2022 has had an unprecedentedly powerful start in Western Washington’s real estate market. In March, the average list-to-sale price ratio (the percentage a house sells for in comparison to the list price) was 113.6% in King County and in Snohomish County it was 112.5%. This is in tandem with year-over-year median price appreciation (the last …
Equity Is At An All-Time High – Align With Those Who Can Net You The Most Read More »
The 2022 real estate market started in a sprint! We started this year with the lowest amount of available inventory this market has ever experienced coupled with mortgage interest rates a full point lower than they are now, a robust buyer pool due to a strong job market and work-from-home influenced moves, and the …
How do I Sell a Rental Property with Tenants? When it’s time to sell your rental property, but it is currently occupied, there are two main ways you can handle this as a landlord: Waiting for the lease to expire before selling without renewal, or listing while your tenants are still living in the …
So, you have just received an offer on the sale of your home – Congrats! Now what should you do? Deciding between offers on your home, especially when you’ve received multiple, can be confusing and stressful. You may be tempted to immediately sign the first or highest offer received, but there’s more to consider than …
Waiting to get an offer from someone who wants to buy your house can be emotionally draining. Receiving an offer can make you feel ecstatic, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that things will go smoothly. There are several reasons why the deal might fall through and you might be forced to put your house back …
Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch – How A Home Sale Can Go Sideways Read More »
Man’s best friend is more than just a title for most dog owners. Many family photos wouldn’t be complete without the inclusion of our canine companions! Below are a handful of ideas to consider when shopping for the paw-fect home for you and your beloved canine. One: Appropriate Outdoor Space Dogs need easy access to …
Six Considerations When Choosing A Dog-Friendly Home Read More »
From my 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, I know that when you’ve decided to sell your home, it can be hard to take the next step and decide on exactly where to begin. Although the home listing process can vary case-to-case, I have found that these are the three most …
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