Springtime is buying time in Seattle, same as every year. This past week I posted a couple of sold strips over in Magnolia, beautiful two-story classic homes that my clients will enjoy for many years. The Seattle real estate market is brisk, as one client put it yesterday "Yikes, it's a jungle out there" and that's due in part to how little housing inventory we have available, coupled with low...
April 2014
Everything we bring to the garden, the patio, or the deck, says a little bit about who we are and how we like to present our homes. As a realtor, I am always emphasizing that first impressions are key to being the best home on the market. How your outdoor spaces look is something everyone can focus on before they list their home, or just to enjoy as a home owner or renter. Spring is a wonderful time...
The Seattle real estate market is still surprisingly hot, with inventory lagging typical standards. If you're out shopping for a home, my best advice is to shop in a lower range than what your maximum amount of purchase is because nearly all multiple offers lead to a sales price above the asking price, and if you're shopping at the top of your price range you'll be frustrated with the outcome. ...
I've been working on a couple of estates that will come on the market later this Spring, and I just thought I'd share some advice about how to market and sell these properties. Estate Sales are both easy and challenging, as there is often a fair amount of getting ready so that the home can turn over to new owners. Putting it on the market full of clutter and boxes is not what I recommend. I...