by Kelli Howison | Jun 4, 2020 | Home Buyer Tips
Property taxes are part of owning a home regardless of whether you have a mortgage. Property tax is calculated by taking the assessed value of the home and multiplying by the tax rate of your city. Some tax rates are higher than others and if your assessed value goes...
by Kelli Howison | May 18, 2020 | Home Buyer Tips
Moving can be stressful but if you plan ahead, it can actually go a lot easier than you expected. If you’ve got the time, start now by planning at least six weeks in advance. Many people don’t have the luxury of six weeks unless your home is been on the...
by Kelli Howison | May 14, 2020 | Home Buyer Tips
If you’ve been looking to invest in real estate, you may have limited your search to existing houses but is buying a lot a better investment? What’s the difference between simply buying a lot or a house when it comes to investing? What about zoning,...
by Kelli Howison | Apr 30, 2020 | Local
The Seattle area real estate market is slowing down somewhat amid the COVID-19 outbreak but Windermere is still trying to offer hope and support to those in need. The real estate company Windermere, the largest regional real estate company in the western US, is...
by Kelli Howison | Apr 14, 2020 | Home Seller Tips
Even among the current coronavirus crisis, people are still buying and selling real estate throughout the Puget Sound and the Pacific Northwest. Those that had listed their homes and property before the the “stay-at-home” mandate still need to sell and...