Reasons Your Seattle Home May Not Be Selling
When it comes to selling your house, you want three things: to sell it for the most money you can, to do it in a certain amount of time, and to do all of that [...]
Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home in Seattle
If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social [...]
Why Seattle Homeownership Wins in the Long Run
People should consider the long-term benefits of homeownership when deciding whether to buy a home this year, despite the higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures and fears of a potential recession. 70% of respondents in a recent Fannie [...]
The True Cost of Selling Your Seattle House on Your Own
You can challenge yourself to sell your house on your own, but it is important to be aware of the potential difficulties that may arise without the assistance of a real estate agent. The National [...]
What Seattle Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
Know your credit score when considering buying a home: it affects lenders' assessments of ability to make payments and determines designed mortgages rates. An article from Bankrate explains:  “Your credit score is one of the most [...]
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Seattle Economy and Your Community
Buying or selling a house impacts not only your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home [...]
Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Seattle Mortgage Rates
Consider selling your house now if something in your life has changed. While mortgage rates can affect the affordability of your next home, don't lose sight of why you want to make a change. Mortgage [...]
Are Seattle Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
Media coverage of home prices can be confusing because of the type of data used and the attention drawn to it. Comparing home prices over different time periods uses two different methods: year-over-year (Y-O-Y) and [...]
Oops! Seattle Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts: Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at [...]
Keys to Success for First-Time Seattle Homebuyers
As a first-time homebuyer, you can bring your vision to life, however, factors such as those highlighted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) can make it more challenging: “Since 2011, the share of first-time [...]
Today’s Seattle Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
Comparing real estate metrics between different years can be difficult in a typical housing market due to fluctuations in the market which can make the comparison less meaningful or reliable. Unexpected events can drastically influence [...]
The Benefits of Selling Your Seattle House Now, According to Experts
Decide now if selling your house is the right move for you; with only a limited number of homes available right now, you have an advantage - you'll experience more buyer interest due to there [...]