seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Online Marketing Is Huge! - 08/27/08 11:42 AM
Seattle real estate 2008:
I have seen a lot of sellers frustrated in 2008 over the changing Seattle real estate market, but there are still great buyers out there and your house can sell if properly positioned on the market!
I have done Seattle selling tips before, but I wanted to … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle: Updated Down Payment Assistance Program Info - 08/26/08 03:35 PM
Seattle real estate: Down Payment Assistance -
This week, I have been running around making sure that my clients that need help with their down payments are getting their offers in pronto! You may already know that the door to down payment assistance is closing (hopefully temporarily) on October 1st, but … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Today is Beautiful, but I Don't Think It Will Last... - 08/23/08 12:59 PM
Seattle: I like this rainy day ferry scene...
I have a couple showing appointments today in Northern Seattle and I am thrilled that it is such a nice day, but tomorrow does not seem to be looking as nice! I actually heard that we might get another summer rain for the end … (6 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Staging?(These Were Not Mine): The Rest Of The House Was Great, But......... - 08/20/08 12:01 AM
I love Staging!
Staging is one of the major things I think should be done in this day and age when you are selling a house in this market. I want all my listings to be cleaned and Staged! A buyer needs to be able to come into a house and … (4 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle: Last Call For Down Payment Assistance - 08/19/08 10:13 AM
The door is closing for now...
If you are interested in buying a house using down payment assistance, then you need to be looking right now. All loans with down payment assistance programs must close before October 1st! That means you have to close by 9/30 in order to qualify for … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Cell Phone Recycling: Go Green & Recycle Your Cell Phone While Providing Scholarships! - 07/09/08 04:53 PM
Looking for what to do with any of those old cell phones you have sitting in your junk drawer? Seattle King County Association of Realtors sent me a great idea for what to do with them, so I am volunteering to collect your old cell phone for you to support this … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Summer Seems To Be Here! - 07/09/08 10:28 AM
Seattle real estate buying or selling? Summer FINALLY seems to be here! Ready, set, go!!!! Time to get out there and check out all of the great properties and neighborhoods out there! Summer in Seattle is primo looking time for houses because it is so pleasant AND you can actually see … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Mortgage Rates Are Up & Down, But Here's A Tip: - 06/27/08 09:18 PM
Seattle real estate has been tricky lately. Buyers are getting pretty much what they want and sellers are learning to play ball. Yes, the mortgage rates as of late have been all over the place and have a huge impact on affordability when it comes to buying a new house.
Looking … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Relocating To The Seattle Suburbs: Choosing a Seattle Suburb To Move To - 06/19/08 06:23 PM
Looking for the best Seattle Suburbs?
Want to know which Seattle suburb is the best one to relocate to with kids? Which Seattle Suburb has the best urban villages or Built Green architecture? Seattle suburbs have a lot to offer! Here is more info on some of the best Seattle suburbs around:
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: A Lot MORE Should Go Into The Advertising Of Your Home! - 06/19/08 03:39 PM
Seattle real estate: I sell Seattle houses! I sell Seattle suburb houses! I am a Seattle Realtor! I work hard for my clients and make sure that they get my highest attention to detail! I blog and advertise on at least 20 to 30 sites. I send out post cards and … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Green Real Estate - Lots Of Great Choices Out There Right Now! - 06/07/08 09:11 PM
Seattle real estate is great and there are a ton of new "built green" new construction properties -
Thank goodness that there are so many options out there with such great thoughtfulness included! I have had the pleasure of touring a few more this week when I took some buyers through Green Lake, … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Getting to Escrow - 05/27/08 05:45 PM
One of my lovely clients signed at escrow today and have the opportunity of closing a few days early. This is quite a surprise in the current lending environment to have something actually come together early with out too much drama. The appraisal did get picked apart in the early stages, … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Busy Weekend! Pacific Ocean & Ballard Townhomes in One Day! - 05/26/08 04:54 PM
I have been so busy this weekend!
Anyone else? I took two days off to go to the ocean and even on those days off, I was doing real estate! We have a beach house in Ocean Shores, WA and even on my walks to and from the waves, people were … (3 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Harbor Pointe - One of the Best Condo Buildings in Eastlake Real Estate - 05/19/08 01:12 PM
Harbor Pointe Condominium is one of the nicest buildings in Eastlake -newer roof, siding, windows, views of Lake Union, and great pet policy! This building has reserves! Here is some of the recent activity there:
Active:
Unit 201 2 bedroom/2 bath HUGE view 1169 sq feet all remodeled $445,000 DOM: 12
Pending:
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Neighborhoods: Green Lake 2008 Market - 05/18/08 07:19 PM
Green Lake is still hot and seems to escape market slow downs for the most part - there is such a huge demand for real estate in this Seattle neighborhood and it is easy to see why! The numbers are down year over year for Green Lake, but this great neighborhood is … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Coffin in Your Yard? Seattle Bungalow Suprises? - 05/16/08 12:07 AM
I was watching the news this evening and apparently a developer found bones and a coffin at the site of his latest construction project in Renton. A lady interviewed said something like, " needing to properly bury these remains...", and I thought the statement was a bit presumptuous.
In every old … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: 2611 Eastlake Ave E #201, Seattle, WA 98102 - 05/08/08 12:19 AM
Eastlake Neighborhood Of Seattle Overlooking Lake Union - Come Home To Harbor PointeLocation: EastlakeGorgeous Lake Union Views from this spacious better than new Eastlake 2nd floor view condo with new Maple hardwoods, French doors, wood burning fireplace, huge walk in closets,Owners suite w/ large bath, plus another full bath in hall, … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Sellers Need Feedback? Give it to them - that is YOUR job, not mine... - 05/05/08 01:13 PM
I am nice girl, I promise, but here is my rant....
Almost every day my phone rings many times through out the day with calls from agents who want feedback from my showings. I am going to start out by saying I hate these calls. I understand them because I do them … (8 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Sunny Day Today - But Some More Rain Expected..... - 04/26/08 11:26 PM
Seattle is beautiful! I managed to take a few hours off today and do some gardening with my little one. The sun was out and I think we hit 68 degrees in my area - pretty good considering that there was snow a week ago! The Seattle real estate all around … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Brier WA - Seattle Suburb Real Estate Market Report April 2008 - 04/26/08 01:29 AM
Brier Wa Real Estate 2008 - Market update for April 2008
Active listings - There are 40 active listings in Brier WA according to the NWMLS (compiled by me).
Active Brier WA real estate listings range in price from $321,500 for a 2 bedroom 1 bath 800 sq ft home to $1,358,000 … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Closing on time all the time???? Too much to ask? - 04/25/08 10:02 AM
Seattle real estate and me:
I run around and work my tail off making sure that all my transactions run as smoothly as possible. I make sure that all of my clients are comfortable and shield them from some of the stresses of moving. I push the paperwork around in a timely … (5 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate 2008: Financing Contingency Form Revised Again - 04/20/08 12:39 AM
NWMLS form 22A has been revised again this April 2008. Changes for the new Seattle Financing Addendum:
The newly revised form 22A adds two more loan types which can be disclosed:
1. Rural Development Loan According to the NWMLS: "A Rural Development Loan, is for rural property and is available through the … (3 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Are you a rotten neighbor? - 04/19/08 11:48 PM
Have you seen the rotten neighbor site (rottenneighbor - dot - com)? I check this site periodically to try and figure out why a homeowner would use it. I can only conclude that the complaints must come from renters. Why would a homeowner possibly devalue their home or neighborhood by reporting … (8 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle New Construction Bargaining Power - 04/18/08 03:03 PM
Seattle & Seattle Suburb New Construction How To s
I recently saw a question on another site about new construction and pricing and whether or not you could get a deal on a Seattle suburb new construction house. It seems the buyer's agent had told them that there was absolutely no bargaining … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: The NWMLS Short Sale Changes - Seattle Real Estate - 04/15/08 09:56 PM
As more and more short sales pop up in different Seattle neighborhoods and suburbs, it is important to try and get the rules straight.
Short sales have typically taken much longer to negotiate as a rule and as a result some of the stats in the MLS have probably been off at … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: FHA is the New Sub prime - 04/15/08 12:34 AM
Someone actually said this to me today:
"FHA is the New Sub prime."
Let it sink in for a minute - can you believe it? - FHA loans are back for the buyers who don't have a down payment. I will be interested in watching this Seattle area trend to see if … (6 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Short Sales In Seattle Real Estate - 04/14/08 02:35 PM
Short Sales in Seattle neighborhoods & Seattle suburbs....................................
I have a lot of response from my Short sale post on the new NWMLS rules regarding Seattle are real estate short sales. Short sales in general are so different form a normal sale - I am glad the MLS is attempting to address … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Area MLS introduces Short Sale Rules - 04/09/08 02:32 PM
Introducing Form 22SS: The MLS's short sale addendum for Washington state (Hallelujah!).
It isn't perfect, but it is going to help clarify a lot of the process and steps that have been unclear in the past. First of all the from states that the property is a short sale and that the … (3 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate Tweets...OK - Twitter it is... Thanks, Rich:) - 04/08/08 12:51 PM
OK OK I am Twittering.........................
Rich got me Twittering thanks to his post on the subject. I had joined before, but didn't really get it. I still don't totally get it, but I am a quick study most of the time, so I will see where it goes. I have zero followers … (8 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle WA home prices increase, prepare to be a buyer! - 04/07/08 11:43 PM
Where did I leave off, oh yeah.....
It had something to do with "Think Local". Our Seattle WA and surrounding communities markets never did take off with the same exuberance as did many other markets. And our landing will not be anywhere near what is happening in many other cities.
So … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Home Inspections: The Basics & Beyond - 04/05/08 12:05 AM
Well it was raining quite a bit for my inspection today. I actually really look forward to the inspections of houses I sell in Seattle. I find that they are so educational for me and I love this part of the process. My very favorite inspector in Seattle is Richard Healy … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Snohomish County: Buyers Market Heating Up - 04/02/08 11:43 PM
Well the Seattle suburbs got over 50 this week in temperature. The Mariners started playing and the buyers really began crawling out of the woodwork. This brokerage has been busy all year, but the last two weeks have been especially crazy! If you are a buyer, then step on up and check … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Short Sales & Foreclosures - Beginner's Guide - 04/02/08 10:58 PM
Seattle Foreclosures, Seattle Short Sales and Preforeclosures...ways I can help
Many foreclosures are on or coming on to the Puget Sound Real Estate market - It is unfortunate and sad what has happened to many borrowers and economically can have a devastating effect for years to come unless you can find someone to help guide … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Make Sure Your Agent Is Technically Savvy - 04/02/08 08:15 PM
eattle real estate is hopping! Make sure that when you are buying and selling Seattle real estate you are using an agent who is tech savvy. Does your agent have eFax & Docusign? Does your agent answer their emails on the go on their smart phone? Does your agent blog their listings … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle: This is Not a Seller's Market. - 04/01/08 08:46 PM
Seattle real estate has turned interesting.
Seattle sellers can definitely sell their houses, but this is a buyer's market now - the first one Seattle has seen in a while and some things have changed.
When you get an offer from a preapproved buyer, please do take some time, but make sure that … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Spring 2008 Market - Real Estate Is Out There! - 04/01/08 06:12 PM
Yesterday I drove six hours in total and went through many different bits of Washington's Spring 2008 weather. I had a bit of a coastal home emergency and also needed to let one of my lovely clients into a gorgeous home they were thinking of buying. I drove through sunshine so … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle: Do We Really Like Our Coffee? YES YES YES - 03/29/08 01:02 AM
Thinking about moving to Seattle and wondering if we really are nuts over our coffee? It is true! We are...apparently. I am usually not in want of a coffee stand because I can find on in Seattle or Seattle suburbs on many active intersection corners. All of these coffee places have … (10 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Do you have a theory on where to move? Relocation genius? - 03/29/08 12:35 AM
My mother has this theory about relocation. Before I go into it, I should start out by saying that we moved a lot when I was a child. I lived in Pascagoula, Mississippi and then Houston and then back to Mississippi and then to the San Francisco Bay Area before I … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Why do I like Seattle? Mild and Cool Spring! - 03/28/08 06:39 PM
As I sit here in 85 degree weather waiting for my grandparent's party to start I thought I would take a minute to reflect on why I like Seattle. My husband says that there is a mix of rain and snow right now and that it is a bit dark already. … (4 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Townhouses - 03/26/08 12:41 PM
There are a couple different types of townhouses in Seattle and the Seattle suburbs - There are a lot of buyers out there that are very interested in townhomes so I want to touch on a couple different issues here.
Town homes can be classified as either residential or condominium depending on … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate 2008: Green Lake Townhouse Market vs. Other Residential...Townhomes in Seattle Neighborhoods - 03/24/08 12:18 PM
Seattle neighborhoods have a pretty big townhome market in some areas. Green Lake in Seattle is one of those. In some ways this has been good because it has allowed buyers to be able to afford Green Lake living when stand alone houses in Green Lake got to expensive for them. … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle RELO: Relocating To Seattle is More Than A Move - 03/24/08 12:44 AM
Thinking about relocating to Seattle and wondering what else you should be looking at?
Communities:
Get more info on Seattle suburbs & Seattle neighborhoods then look at the Seattle community info.
Crime:
What about Seattle about crime rates? Looking for information about what is a safe neighborhood? Seattle is full of wonderful neighborhoods and … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburbs Holiday Happenings: Lynnwood WA Bunny Blast - 03/21/08 09:56 PM
Lynnwood WA Bunny Blast Event!
Don't miss the Lynnwood Bunny Blast from 9:30 to 11:30 AM on Sat (3/22)!
Please bring non perishable food donation for Lynnwood Food Bank!
Where? Lynnwood Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood, WA
Activities for all different age groups and it is FREE! Crafts, balloons, pictures with the bunny, fire … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburbs Holiday Happenings: Brier WA Egg HUNT! - 03/21/08 09:45 PM
Brier WA Egg Hunt
Don't miss the Brier egg hunt at 10AM on Sat (3/22)!
Thousands of Eggs and fun - Please bring non perishable food and a basket for all your eggs!
Where? Brier Park 2903 228th ST SW
Brier is also really good at doing different age groups and it is FREE!
Check … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburbs: Moving to The Best Seattle Suburbs! - 03/18/08 06:03 PM
"What is a nice area Suburb near Seattle WA to move to?" "What is the best Seattle suburb to move to?"
- these are just some of the real estate questions I get, or:
"What North Seattle Suburbs are the best?"
Seattle neighborhoods & Seattle suburbs have a lot to offer! I love Seattle real estate … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Parks - Thanks to Guy Phinney, The City, & The Olmsteds... - 03/18/08 05:02 PM
There are so many parks in Seattle neighborhoods and suburbs, really, that it is hard to choose just one to celebrate any gorgeous day.
The history of the Seattle Park System is fascinating! Reading about it, one will quickly realize just how lucky we are to have so many prime pieces of land … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburbs: New Constructions in The North Seattle Suburbs - 03/16/08 09:17 PM
Seattle Suburb New Construction Buyers: Now is definitely a great time to be a qualified buyer!
The North Seattle Suburbs have some amazing real estate and wonderful deals! New construction in the Seattle area has never been so well priced as builders try to move inventory. In addition to having a larger supply to … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate - Get Out There And Spruce Up Your Yard! - 03/16/08 01:28 PM
Seattle sunshine here and there....
Seattle has had a lot more sun in the last month than rain it seems, and although this weekend has been off and on sunny and rainy, I think it is a great time to get out there for spring and spruce up the yard a bit. … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Going Green Brings in More Green - 03/15/08 02:00 AM
Return on Your Investment?
Yes! Green for green!
Seattle Built Green properties are popping up all over the place in the new construction arena. I think a great way to add value to your house before you decide to sell is to make sure that any remodels done are certified by this program … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: How to Get Money For a Down Payment: Tips & Savings - 03/15/08 01:31 AM
Seattle, down payments are back - here are some tips for getting that money!
This is how our parents and grandparents bought a house, and now having a down payment is a must when it comes to qualifying for a good loan! But where to find the money? Well, the first thing … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Rev up your engines! Refinance Jumbo mortgages soon! - 03/14/08 01:46 AM
What anticipation and angst!Waiting for the next shoe to drop has been interesting. First it was announced that changes were in the wind, but of course the had to be approved by both houses and signed into law by Presidential approval. That was done. Various announcements were made public and Conventional … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate : Short Sales Becoming More Common, But Liability Issues Might Be Greater - 03/12/08 09:53 AM
There are many short sales on the market right now and it can be frustrating for a consumer and bad for the surrounding houses. Here's why:
What is a short sale?
Simply put: A Short sale is when the seller owes more than the house can be sold for in the current market.
How does … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Neighborhoods: Laurelhurst Community Center - 03/12/08 01:36 AM
Seattle neighborhoods: Laurelhurst real estate has a lot going for it.
This Seattle neighborhood is nestled next to Lake Washington with easy shopping right down the street at the University Village. Nearby neighborhoods include Sand Point, Windermere, and the University District. Laurelhurst has a lot to offer!
Getting to know Laurelhurst: Look at the … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Exploring Northgate - 03/12/08 12:38 AM
Seattle's Northgate neighborhood has a lot to offer a home buyer. Northgate has a college, a hospital, restaurants, and shopping, among other things.
Although I have been told Northgate Mall was on of the first or maybe even the first malls in America, it was becoming a bit run down until recently. The … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Living: More Than Houses, Condos, & Townhomes... - 03/11/08 10:05 PM
There are more homes in Seattle than traditional houses, condos, and townhomes - check these out, too:
Lofts - Loft living in Seattle is a thing of beauty. Pioneer Square in particular has some of the most amazing lofts - old one hundred year old buildings that have been split up into … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburbs: Relocation to the North Suburbs - 03/10/08 09:50 PM
Moving to the Seattle area can be confusing and looking at different neighborhoods and suburbs is only part of it!
Here are some tools to get you started on your research, but when you are ready for more information, please contact me anytime at realestate@cooperjacobs.com
Search for Seattle real estate.
Look at Seattle school … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Hot Neighborhoods: Looking At Seattle Real Estate in 2008 - 03/10/08 07:18 PM
March 2008 Seattle real estate is Very Good in HOT neighborhood markets -
Hot neighborhoods include Ballard, Crown Hill, Phinney, Fremont, Green Lake, Wallingford, Queen Anne, Lake Union, and Eastlake! My Eastlake condo listing sold last month and it got an offer in five days! This real estate sale in Seattle had … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate Springing Forward For 2008 - 03/10/08 02:49 PM
Seattle real estate 2008 monthly numbers are definitely down overall in a year over year comparison, but I have been so much more busy this year versus last year!
People are out there talking about real estate and I am glad about it because talking about it is so much better than listening to … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburb: Lake Forest Park, WA - Home Based Business Info - 03/07/08 06:50 PM
Lake Forest Park's First Ever Home Based Business Fair
Lake Forest Park puts on some great events and I think this one is a pretty cool idea - could be a great tool if you are thinking about starting or enhancing a home based business!
Here is the info from their site:
"Interested … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Trulia: Try out some Q&A time to show off your knowledge.... - 03/06/08 05:33 PM
Well Trulia seems to be taking off with a ton of new agents all of the sudden - Windermere partnered up with Trulia to give their agents more online exposure as far as I can tell. It used to be a relatively lonely place even in the recent months since I … (7 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Buyers in Seattle: Tips and Tricks in Real Estate - 03/04/08 01:26 PM
Seattle real estate has so many different angles to it - I am always amused and interested to see other business models out there.
I completely respect other business models as long as everyone is operating on the up and up. I have run in to a lot of tricky buyers … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Going Green with Solar Electricity - 02/28/08 03:11 PM
Seattle real estate is more exciting when it is going green!
Built Green houses and condos get more excitement and activity when they are on the market because buyers want homes that are environmentally friendly. You can be certified as Built Green even if you are in a preexisting property based on … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: When Your Condo Board Wants to Sell Your Home - 02/28/08 09:40 AM
Seattle is pretty amazing!
I wrote a piece yesterday on the Laurelon Condo project and Children's Hospital's desire to purchase the entire six acre 136 unit complex as a way of expanding. The reported amount of money Children's Hospital is willing to pay is 2.8 times the market value of each … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate Blogging - My New Look! - 02/27/08 12:31 AM
I have been blogging over at my own Seattle real estate blog http://www.raincityhouses.com/ since November 2007 - I have a regular real estate website, too - www.CooperJacobs.com, but I love having my own blog site and have had a blast using Wordpress and learning about SEO.
My hubby took some amazing shots of … (10 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Make a Home Buying Checklist! - 02/26/08 09:46 AM
What are you looking for in a Seattle house?
The Seattle real estate market in 2008 is perfect environment for a qualified buyer. I already talked about Seattle buyer basics, but now I would like to focus on creating a checklist of what you are looking for as a buyer in this … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Feb 2008 Has been Great so Far! - 02/24/08 01:14 PM
Seattle real estate has been hopping this month a bit more than last from what I can see - could it be the weather? We have had a ton of sun this month! My husband took the most glorious picture of the Seattle skyline last week! I had to share! It … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Buying a House in 2008? Seattle Purchasing Basics... - 02/24/08 01:00 PM
Selling houses in Seattle is amazing -
A qualified buyer is a very lucky person right now, but it is so important to ask questions form your real estate agent to make sure that they are going to be there for you every step of the way. I wrote a blog once … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Ballard Dennys Update! - 02/23/08 11:13 PM
The Ballard Dennys was officially voted into a historical landmark category this week in a 6-3 vote. I used to take my daughter there to eat for free when I was a struggling single mom and I have fond memories of it - I admit I was sad to see the … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburbs: Mountlake Terrace WA is Part of the Sno-Isle Library System! - 02/23/08 06:15 PM
Mountlake Terrace is a great Seattle Suburb if you are looking for big parks and great city facilities! The Mountlake Terrace library is one of the wonderful Seattle Suburb Sno-Isle Regional libraries. Check out DVDs, CDs, books, etc., and the children's reading section at this library is loaded with books, tables for … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Tips For Seattle First Time Home Buyers in 2008 - 02/20/08 10:05 AM
Seattle still has an incredible real estate market in 2008, but....
It is different than it has been in the last ten years or so. Many first time home buyers like to ask their friends and family a lot of questions along the way and tend to rely at times on these … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: Looking at the North Neighborhoods.. - 02/17/08 06:20 PM
North Seattle Suburbs include Lake Forest Park, Shoreline (including Richmond Beach), Kenmore, Brier, Mukilteo , Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Woodway (including new construction Woodway Highlands and older Olmsted Brothers designed Woodway) and South Everett (including Silver Lake).
An Overview of some of the north Seattle suburbs if you are thinking about … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Lenders busy out there? - 02/13/08 07:00 PM
Seattle real estate is hopping -If you don't believe me, then listen to this one:
I just got told by a Seattle mortgage broker that one of my closings in escrow might be delayed because the lender is backed up! I will be on top of this one to see what I can … (6 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Living Green in Seattle Suburb Lake Forest Park WA - 02/13/08 02:08 PM
Seattle WA real estate is going green !Why not check out this event at Third Place Commons stage area in Lake Forest Park, WA to see how green you can be in your own home? Built green and living green are a good thing and WSU Extension is showing you how with … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Remodeling Bargains! - 02/13/08 01:04 AM
Seattle remodelers: Habitat For Humanity in Seattle is opening up a retail outlet to sell NEW materials at a savings of 50% or more to the public!!! Home improvement just got cheaper! Habitat is opening this outlet to sell their surplus as a a way to add funds to their program. With … (3 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Remodeling Green to Bring in The BIG Bucks - 02/11/08 03:15 PM
Seattle real estate is big on building green right now and I am thrilled for it!
I love taking buyers out and having them ooo and awe over the finish work that goes into a Built Green home. Most of the time these environmentally conscience builders are so detail oriented that it … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Foreclosures..Weird Things Can Happen... - 02/09/08 09:16 PM
Seattle foreclosures are out there and there are certain issues associated with buying REO properties that need to be addressed from time to time. Make sure to hire a Seattle REALTOR who knows REO - it is NOT a "do it yourself" process! A few years ago, I brought my client by a … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Real Estate Blogging Bringing in More than you Bargained for? - 01/29/08 02:15 PM
I was amazed to read on Rain City Guide this morning about the Realtor in Florida who is being sued for $25 MILLION dollars based on his blog! Tim Kane wrote the informative post about whether or not we really have free speech when it comes to blogging. A developer didn't … (77 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Eastlake Sellers: Here's a Tip! - 01/27/08 10:00 PM
Seattle neighborhood Eastlake is hot right now!
There is so much in Eastlake for anyone who is thinking of living there and there are buyers out there for Eastlake Sellers! Just this last week alone I have had three calls from drive-by buyers who were SERIOUSLY interested in my condo listing. … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Ballard Real Estate: Townhomes and Condos Oh MY! - 01/26/08 06:33 PM
Seattle neighborhoods: Ballard
Ballard is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing areas in Seattle! I am happy that so many people want to live in Ballard, but still saddened when I drive by the now boarded up Denny's on Market and 15th. I know better things are to come in this location, … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Relocation: Checking out the Schools in Seattle & Seattle Suburbs... - 01/26/08 04:59 PM
Seattle Relocation Services: Finding a school
Relocating to Seattle is an exciting thing! The 2008 Seattle real estate market is starting off strong and I anticipate being very busy if the last few months are a good indicator. Seattle real estate is a good buy and a strong investment, but what about … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Sellers: How To Get An Offer in Less Than a Week! - 01/26/08 02:41 PM
Seattle real estate is hopping and nothing makes that more clear than the response I got on my latest Seattle listing in the wonderful neighborhood of Eastlake!
Here are some of the details:
2 bedroom/2 bath with views of Lake Union - not waterfront by any means, but close to everything Eastlake has to offer … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Townhome Market Update 2008 - 01/26/08 11:16 AM
Seattle new construction townhomes are a great way for a first time home buyer to get into the market with lower upkeep costs and usually no homeowner dues. These townhomes usually have a cute little yard and lots of decks for increased living spaces and wonderful views of our gorgeous city!
Here … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: There's a Shortage of Qualified Ballard Townhomes For My Buyers! - 01/24/08 10:23 PM
Ballard Townhomes Anyone?
Seattle's Ballard neighborhood seems to have a lot of townhomes, but I think the recent media scares have driven many Ballard townhome sellers to stay put! As a result, there is a definite shortage of the newer townhomes on the market! I have some amazingly qualified buyers who are preapproved and … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: eFax..Digital faxes to my email? Perfect! - 01/24/08 07:49 PM
As a Seattle REALTOR, I try to make everything easier for my Puget Sound clients! I have already been using Docusign for some time because it is so convenient for some of my real estate clients to be able to electronically sign paperwork during their busy days at work! I have … (6 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: The sales process - 01/24/08 07:32 PM
Buying or selling a house can be very confusing without the right REALTOR. A Seattle buyer or seller really needs to take the time to interview a couple agents at least and make sure that they find a good fit before proceeding. Too many times an excited buyer finds themselves in … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Eastlake Condo Open on a sunny (?) winter Seattle day! - 01/14/08 11:16 AM
Seattle was sunny and blue skies yesterday! It was the very perfect day for my first open house at my new Seattle listing in Eastlake at 2611 Eastlake Ave E #101. This Seattle condo has a view of Lake Union and Gasworks Park! The sailboats and motor boats were out and … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: REALTORS vs. the media hype: The truth is out there! - 01/08/08 09:37 AM
The national and local Seattle media have really had a huge hand in how well houses are selling in my opinion. Creating a sense of uncertainty at every opportunity when this is when buyers should be out there scooping up some deals with the pick of the inventory is terrible! What's … (11 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Happenings! Look at the Fun Coming up in Seattle and Seattle Suburbs! - 12/29/07 07:20 PM
Surviving the Rainy Season in Seattle!
I am a nerd and read through my new AAA "journey" magazine cover to cover! I was impressed with the advertisement the city of Bothell put in this latest issue, and amazed at the picture of a 1930's stucco milk jug shaped building in Spokane, but … (2 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburb Relocation: Thinking about Relocating to The Seattle Suburbs? How about the Seattle Traffic? - 12/28/07 02:55 PM
Seattle Suburbs are so unique and each one has its own special features and "personality", but what about getting around from the various Seattle suburbs?
Some general geographical Seattle info: aka..Getting around in Seattle and Seattle Suburbs...
The first thing you need to know about Seattle Relocation is that Seattle in general is … (3 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: S&P Case-Shiller Report shows Three best markets - 12/28/07 10:03 AM
Seattle houses: a Seattle real estate bubble?
You decide!
As prices nationwide have decreased, only three cities show an upward trend according to Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller report for October 2007. The report details year over year performance for the nation's cities and Seattle real estate is highlighted!
According to the Case-Shiller report, only … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Suburb: Edmonds Wa Flood Update - 12/08/07 08:22 PM
Seattle area floods: Seattle Suburb of Edmonds might have a remedy!
Seattle real estate has been hit with flooding and the Seattle suburb of Edmonds, Wa had quite a bit of flood damage and not a lot of flood insurance. As a result Mayor Haakenson proclaimed a "Local Emergency" for the town. … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Investors? The time to strike may be upon us! - 10/21/07 09:59 AM
Now may be the best time to invest in the Seattle Washington real estate market! They say that there is a Chinese proverb where “problem” represents both opportunity as well as a bad situation.
Are you a real estate investor who wants more rentals, in better neighborhoods with a better quality … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Seattle Real Estate: Business cards at listings................. - 10/20/07 09:41 PM
Business Cards....What needs to be on them?
Business cards were getting out of control around here so our local MLS had to revise the rule on leaving business cards at listings. Simple business cards had evolved into full fledged advertising campaigns! They got to the point that they could easily be considered materials … (1 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Part ONE....Mortgage Honesty - 10/20/07 11:40 AM
Let’s start our conversation by establishing a little credibility.
It’s scary, I am an entrepreneur with an MBA in Finance.
We have an intelligent team of professionals working at The Sound Team - Keller Williams. Read our articles, we are a full disclosure group. And visit our full disclosure website … (0 comments)
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seattle wa real estate: Let's baffle Borrowers with BS! - 10/19/07 08:27 AM
Lies, damned lies and statistics
Wake up any day, turn on the radio, TV or read a newspaper and there they are- hawkers of incredible mortgage opportunities! Everyone damning everyone else. Everyone offering a better mortgage than anyone else. Mortgages that have no costs! Unbelievably low interest rates on 30 year … (2 comments)
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