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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 6, 2017FOR INFORMATION* Holiday shoppers include homebuyers, but inventory is still a challenge KIRKLAND, Washington (December 6, 2017) – “Normal seasonal slowdowns” are reported ...
01/04/2018
Remember the suggestion to avoid making judgments before walking a mile in another’s shoes? Renters should keep this adage in mind by putting themselves in landlords’ soles. Yet most don’t, and they pay the price for not having a better perspective on how the process really works. Their reas...
09/07/2017
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It’s been a nail bitter but you made it! Now for the final piece of the puzzle to come together. When you met with your lender, you gave them a quick snapshot into your ability to purchase this home. Now, it’s time for the underwriters to look through the documents and credit report with a fine...
09/07/2017
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Over the last month and a half, I have been amazed at the level of volume we’ve seen in the housing market here in the PNW. After years of frustration and a particularly tough spring, the stats verified that this last June, we saw more homes hit the market since May of 2008! It truly felt like a...
09/06/2017
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One of the things that make buying a home scary is the fact that there are things outside of your control that can derail a transaction. An appraisal is one of those things. An appraisal is often confused by many as being the same thing as an inspection. While an inspection helps to protect you...
09/06/2017
Inspection time. This is where you get a chance to see exactly what’s going on beneath the surface of your home. An inspector’s job is to point out any and all issues with the home, regardless of how minor they may be. From outlets that need to be updated to GFCI (A $5 fix) to the expected life ...
09/06/2017
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These days, far too many landlords and property managers are falling victim to tenants who don’t pay their rent on time (or sometimes at all), don’t report property damage, and don’t treat their landlord or rental property with the respect that they should. That’s why we recently published an ar...
09/06/2017