Is buying your first home one of your 2017 goals? As a homeowner, you can receive some big perks. Among these are the ability to build equity, capitalize on some serious tax deductions, and gain control over your living space. But buying a home isn’t all granite
Read more →The real estate market in the Seattle area is still uber competitive. This means sellers often have the majority of the power to pick and choose the offer that suits them best. As a buyer, you can seriously sabotage your offer by making silly maintenance and repair
Read more →Buying or selling a home is one of the most important transactions you will make in your entire life. It’s equally important that you take your time in selecting the real estate agent who will facilitate the process. Real estate agents are advertised everywhere; yard signs, booths
Read more →If you have kids or are thinking about kids, buying in a good school district is a no brainer. But, what if kids aren’t even on your radar? Do you still need to think about school districts? The short answer is – yes. Living in a top-notch
Read more →Is your “empty nest” feeling too big? Are your parents finding the maintenance of their current home a bit too much? Do you simply want to get serious about this whole retirement thing? Regardless of the reason you (or perhaps your parents) are looking to downsize, pulling
Read more →You just got the keys to your new home. You bought a buffet of Chinese takeout. And, you’re celebrating on the (rather empty) family room floor. Congrats! Three cheers for you. While you’re probably planning furniture arrangements, take a deep breath and a few steps back. You’ll
Read more →It doesn’t matter if this is your first home or your fifth home, there is no perfect house. Every home has something that needs to be fixed or upgraded. Typically, when you’re buying your first home, this is an even bigger reality. However, by paying attention to
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