Roberta Soares's Blog

Could it be? Has the market "bottomed out" as news articles are reporting?  It's hard to make this big of a projection or statement, but I will agree that inventory is shrinking.  I want to share what I am witnessing in our market as well as the data to substantiate this shift we're seeing. Here ...

  Thank you to the "too busy" listing agent for not answering your phone, returning your messages and for not taking care of your client!!  Yeesh! I had a gentleman contact me who wanted information and to see one of your listings.  He found your ad on craigslist and tried calling you, but could ...

Hot deals. Rock bottom prices.  Make your money stretch farther. Most buyers these days are looking for a deal/steal in real estate.                                                                                         Whether you are an investor or first time home buyer, it's hard to pass up s...

I relearned a valuable lesson this morning.  I was confronted with a door to door salesgirl.  She was all of 8 or 9 years old selling chocolates in our neighborhood for a school fundraising.  I was impressed with her vigor and motivation.  She was across the street when I first noticed her, I wa...

  If you have been considering a vacation home or 2nd home, look no further than south of  the border, south of the Canadian border that is. Bellingham ,WA and its’suburbs offer many options from the historical district of Fairhaven and its many boutiques and restaurants to Sudden Valley or Birch...

Ok, armed and ready with your pre-approval on your financing, it’s now time to tackle house hunting.   But first, your next step should be to hire your own Realtor, one who will be working solely for you and have your best interest at heart. Here are a few qualities to look for in an agent: Comf...

Purchasing a home can seem daunting whether you are a first time home buyer or have purchased a home before.  It is something we all dream about and desire, but don’t always know where to begin .  The purchase process includes many stages and phases from the actual viewing of homes and finding t...

A great site for viewing Whatcom county real estate, advertising Whatcom County Real Estate, discussing and sharing of information on this page:   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bellingham-WA/Bellingham-Homes-for-Sale/328507511532   Feel free to contact me for more information at 360-303-3898 or v...

Think of it as Interior Curb appeal. STAGING.  How a house is presented to potential buyers  and those first few impressions can make all the difference when selling a home. How you market your home and DISPLAY it does have an effect on a buyers perception and how they see themselves in your hou...

When I decided to become a Realtor 5 years ago, I was coming off of a long career in medical management (19 years) and wanted something less structured , more independent, was lucrative  and would enable me to grow my own business.  The independence really enticed me.  In my 19 years of medical ...