Top Reasons a Home Doesn’t Sell in a Seller’s Market
Top Reasons a Home Doesn't Sell in a Seller's Market - Right now is one of the highest competitive sellers’ markets we have seen in a while. In some areas, homes are selling just hours after they are listed and for above the listing price. So why are other homes not...
4 of the Best Amenities of a Highrise
While many buyers are most interested in purchasing single-family homes with yards or gardens, many major cities such as Seattle, Bellevue and Kirkland offer many Highrise and condominium options. While condos and single-family homes both have their pros and cons,...
Buying in Fall and Winter – What to Look For
Buying in Fall? As Fall and Winter are upon us, the scarfs, rainboots and umbrellas start making appearances. Just as our wardrobe changes with the seasons, so does purchasing real estate. While the actual buying and selling process remains the same, there are a few...
10 Questions to Answer if it’s Time to Sell Your Home
Think you're ready to sell your home? We want you to be as prepared as possible so understanding your finances, home condition, and even if you're emotionally ready does take a little bit of preparation. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself to determine if you're...
What Luxury Home Buyers are Looking for in Your Home
What is luxury and what does it look like when we're talking about the real estate market? According to the Global Real Estate Report, luxury is an urban property with at least four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 3000 to 5000 ft.². But, we can see a lot of homes that...
Using a Buyer’s Agent Can Save You Thousands
Using a Buyer's Agent Can Save You Thousands - Because most of us don't deal in real estate on a day-to-day basis, it can be tricky to understand how a transaction works and even how to get started in the buying process. It's one of those things that if you don't do...
10 Tips For Choosing the Right Home For You and Your Pet
We in the Pacific Northwest absolutely love our pets so it's no surprise that when families with pets looking for a new home, they are doing so with Fido in mind. You don't want to neglect your dog or cat during the home buying process so if you plan on making your...
7 Steps to Finding the Best Real Estate Agent
When purchasing a home, especially a luxury home, it is vital that you have an experienced agent whom you trust to help you complete your purchase. While everyone does have to start somewhere, when purchasing a high end home, you want to ensure that you have an...
Investing in Bellevue Real Estate
Investing in Bellevue Real Estate - Bellevue is a beautiful city with a lot of possibilities for many young professionals and families settling in a suburb of Seattle also driving distance to the home of Microsoft, Redmond. Where the property market is driven by high...
Why You Need to Know About Property Tax When Buying
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...
6 Week Checklist for Moving into a New Home
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 market for a...
Should We Buy a Lot or a Home?
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, subdivision, or...
5 of the Biggest Deal Breakers for Home Buyers
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 buyers are...
Looking for an Instant Offer?
The Seattle-based real estate brokerage Redfin has presented instant offers to home sellers and homeowners across the Puget Sound but in light of today's coronavirus issues, it is temporarily posting these instant offers on homes through its direct homebuying...
How Homeowners Can Help Market Their Home During the Virus
Did you put your house on the market right before this virus broke out? Now you are thinking, what are we going to do? How are we supposed to sell our house now? Well, one good thing is that people still need to buy and sell a house. For the same reason you need to...
8 Biggest Red Flags for Home Buyers
Does your home have one of these 8 major issues? Then chances are, they will run for the hills rather than linger and consider buying. If you're selling your home, make sure it doesn't one or more of the 8 biggest red flags for home buyers. #1. Bad odors. The problem...
Homes Near Glendale Country Club Golf Course
Looking for a home in Bellevue on the Glendale Golf Course? There are many beautiful homes surrounding the golf course, some with golf views, and some are actually bordering the course. Whether you're looking for a golf view home or just a home on the Glendale golf...
Best Advice for Home Buyers for 2020
2019 has been a great year but now we're on to 2020! Here is some of the best advice for homebuyers over the last year. Click on the title to read more on any of these topics. 5 Red Flags a Real Estate Deal is Too Good to Be True We all want to feel good about a...
What to Do if You Can’t Afford to Update Your Home Before Selling
In today’s real estate world, the homes that sell the fastest and at the best prices are the ones that are updated and immaculately clean to give the impression they are in amazing condition, as well as showcase trends buyers are seeking out. Previous to listing a...
10 Signs Your Home Has Good Resale Value
As a homeowner, your property is your biggest financial investment and you wanted to hold its value and even increase in value while you're using the investment. It's about the only type of investment you can actually use while it's earning you money. But you don't...
How to Have a Holiday if You’re House is on the Market
Whether your home has been on the market for a while or you need to sell over the holidays, having a house listed on the market during the holidays can be very stressful. However, there are some things that you can do, little tricks and tips to keep your home market...
How to Stage a Garden When Selling
In A garden isn't necessarily something people think about when staging and preparing their property for sale, but it is a prominent element of the property, especially if you have a lavish fruit or vegetable garden, flowerbeds, or lush landscaping. There are 1001...
Simple Ways to Feng Shui Your Home
The art of feng shui is a century-old tradition of setting up a home in a particular way to incite good energy and make you feel happy in your own home. There is a lot of levels of designing a good feng shui house but there are some simple things you can do to...
House Hacking Is This a Thing?
We all have heard the term "hack", which refers to a shortcut or unique way of doing something that we've all been used to doing one certain way. Well, now there's a term called "house hacking" and as you guessed it, it's unique and creative ways to find the perfect...
What is a Pocket Listing?
You may have heard the term "pocket listing" either from a buyer or seller but just not sure what it means. Basically, a pocket listing is a property where a broker holds assigned listing agreement with the seller but never actually advertises of the property in the...
5 Things to Know About Relocating to Mercer Island
I love the Mercer Island area and that's my specialty even though I can buy and sell properties throughout the Puget Sound region including Seattle, Bellevue, and the Eastside. But Mercer Island is really my baby and I love helping folks relocate to or from the...
How to Stage a High-End Home
Staging is definitely a priority when it comes to selling just about any home but in higher-end or luxury homes, it's practically required. Yes, most buyers realize that the home may not look like this every day, but when it comes to selling, you have to put your best...
Are These Things Destroying Your Home’s Value?
When selling your home the last thing you want to do is ruin your home's value. You're trying to make it as valuable as possible so people see the worth when they see the price tag. But does your home have some certain features or amenities that are actually doing the...
Do I Have to Pay the Buyer’s Agent’s Commission?
Selling your house but choosing not to give the buyer's agent a commission? Good luck trying to sell your house. Do I Have to Pay the Buyer's Agent's Commission? Real estate transactions typically have two agents or brokers involved, the listing agent, and the buyers...
Can I Still Buy a House That’s Not Up to Code?
Whether you're buying a new construction home or a historic, vintage property, making sure the right codes and legal requirements on the building construction is a major component, especially if your financing the property. But, many older homes might have some issues...