Improving Your Homes Exterior Four Tips for Ramping Up a Home’s Exterior Appeal When selling a home, we often neglect some outside spaces while highlighting only the inside. However, a home's outdoor space will set the first impression to prospective homebuyers. A recent Realty Times article by Lillian Montalto offers some of the following tips on ramping up the curb appeal of these outdoor spaces: Garage spaces: "Invest […]
Selling Your Seattle Area Home Friday Funny for Real Estate Funny Real Estate Photos Click the pics below to see the posts about each one:   If you are considering selling, give us a call. Your home will never show up on this list! Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner Client Satisfaction Superstars Windermere Real Estate/FN 206-769-9577
Real Estate Prices Over 30 Years Real Estate Prices Over 30 Years This infographic shows how home prices have appreciated over the last thirty years. How many investments provide a great return on investment and provide you a place to live? If you are considering purchasing a home for the first time of the tenth time, give us a call, we would love to speak with you […]
Home Loans Nine must-dos after loan preapproval Nine must-dos after loan preapproval By Michele Lerner of HSH.com While it may seem obvious that you need to keep paying your bills during the period between a loan preapproval and your settlement date, some would-be borrowers neglect their finances in the excitement of shopping for a home. "A preapproval letter is typically valid for 90 days but […]
First Time Home Buyers A Message to Millennials for Our Future by Justin DeCesare I spend a lot of time defending the work habits and dedication of my generation. Yet, I still wonder at times why we aren’t all as cynical and jaded as the media would like to portray us. Everything from the PRISM scandal to the everyday politically motivated Washington gridlock on items such […]
What is an REO? What is an REO? Just a quick video you might watch in case you're wondering what an "REO" is… VIDEO LINK: WHAT IS AN REO? (had someone ask me the other day, so figured I'd share this…) If you'd like a weekly updated list of new "REO/Bank Owned" properties that hit the market in the Seattle area, just send […]
First Time Home Buyers Renters Thinking More about Owning a Home, Say Homeownership is a Top Priority WASHINGTON (July 25, 2013) – Americans overwhelmingly believe owning a home is a good financial decision and a majority of renters say homeownership is one of their highest priorities for the future, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors®. The 2013 National Housing Pulse Survey also found that renters are thinking more […]
Uncategorized The Return of the 10 Percent Down Payment Remember the 10 percent down payment on a house? After virtually disappearing for years, it’s back. Around the country, some lenders are offering 90 percent financing again on all loan types. For example, San Francisco-based RPM Mortgage resumed offering “piggyback” loans in the first quarter of 2013 after discontinuing them during the height of the […]
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Mill Creek, WA - Best Places to Live 2013 - Money Magazine Mill Creek, WA – Best Places to Live 2013 – Money Magazine Mill Creek, WA Top 50 rank: 36 Population: 18,834 Originally a planned community built around a golf course, Mill Creek has been steadily growing in size for the past two decades. The area's strong schools (recently testing well above the state average) and affordable homes have been a big draw for families. While most residents […]
Home Prices Reduced! HOME PRICES REDUCED! Here's a quick link to some recently "price reduced" properties in Seattle and Shoreline. LINKTOPROPERTIES A recent price reduction might indicate that a seller is becoming more motivated to accept an offer. So keeping your eye on these properties might be a great way for you (or someone you know) to find a great deal. […]
Housing Market Housing market heats up — and it’s just getting started If you tried to buy a home in Phoenix a year ago, you probably would have been able to land it for well under the asking price. Those days are gone. In a city that was hit hard after the housing bubble burst in 2007, you’re more likely to encounter a bidding war for that […]
Seattle Real Estate Statistics Seattle Neighborhood Real Estate Statistics Curious about housing prices in your neighborhood? Check them out HERE! Have other real estate related questions? Give us a call, we are happy to help! Steve Hill and Sandra Brenner Windermere Real Estate/FN 206-769-9577
Uncategorized Seattle Home Open Today! 1PM-4PM 1221 NW 126th Street Seattle WA 98117 Open Sunday 1PM-4PM 1960's California Ranch panache, a portrayal of attraction and coveted one level living. Spacious and flowing living spaces pour from room to room, ideal for entertaining guests. Three bedrooms and three baths, kitchen off large family room and casual dining area. Level lot features abundant […]
Uncategorized Seattle Sunday Open House | Mountain & Sound Views 12211 7th Ave NW Seattle WA 98177 Open Sunday 1PM-4PM An intimate relationship through a wall of windows, this Broadview estate excites with breathtaking views of mountains and Sound. Situated on a rare oversized lot, this home offers the privacy and space you deserve. With an updated galley kitchen featuring casual dining area, rat-pack entertaining […]
Seatlle, Home, Pools, Windermere, Real Estate, Bellevue It’s Hot Out There! Maybe you (or someone you know) might want to be in a house with a pool by next summer? Here's a fun list of some homes currently on the market in the Seattle area with pools! LINK TO POOL HOMES Feel free to hit reply with any questions… Here to help! -Steve 206-769-9577 P.S. –> I'm […]
Seattle Open House Open Sunday :: One Level Living OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-4PM E-Z ONE LEVEL LIVING 1221 NW 126th Street Seattle WA 98177 1960's California Ranch panache, a portrayal of attraction and coveted one level living. Spacious and flowing living spaces pour from room to room, ideal for entertaining guests. Three bedrooms and three baths, kitchen off large family room and casual dining area. […]
Seattle Open House Seattle View Home | Open Sunday 1PM-4PM OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-4PM COME SEE THIS UNIQUE VIEW HOME! An intimate relationship through a wall of windows, this Broadview estate excites with breathtaking views of mountains and Sound. Situated on a rare oversized lot, this home offers the privacy and space you deserve. With an updated galley kitchen featuring casual dining area, rat-pack entertaining spaces […]
Seattle Real Estate for Sale OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-4PM :: 1221 NW 126th St, Seattle WA JUST LISTED! 1221 NW 126th St Seattle WA OPEN SUNDAY 1PM-4PM 1960's California Ranch panache, a portrayal of attraction and coveted one level living. Spacious and flowing living spaces pour from room to room, ideal for entertaining guests. Three bedrooms and three baths, kitchen off large family room and casual dining area. Level lot features […]
Home Buying Buying a House? 3 Reasons to Do it Now! Here are three great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1.) Prices Will Continue to Rise Standard & Poors recently upgraded their 2013 forecast for the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index to an 11% year-over-year increase from their original 8% projection. The Home Price Expectation Survey, which polls a distinguished panel of over 100 […]
Uncategorized 6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price By: G. M. Filisko While you'd like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. These six signs may be telling you it’s time to lower your price. 1. You’re drawing few lookers You get the most interest in your home right after you put it on […]