by Marti Reeder | Sep 28, 2023 | Appraisal, Home Ownership
Technology has transformed the way homes are appraised, and a new set of rules has emerged for sellers looking to maximize their home’s appraisal value. Understanding modern appraisals is essential, as appraisal value is critical in determining a home’s asking price....
by Marti Reeder | Jun 15, 2020 | Appraisal, Home Buying, Home Equity, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Home Value, John L. Scott, King County, Listings, Pricing a Home, Real Estate
Whether or not you’re thinking of selling your home, having an accurate market analysis from a ‘human’ expert regularly is a better alternative than wondering if the online estimate is accurate. You may have questions about the value of your home....
by Marti Reeder | Jun 5, 2017 | Appraisal, Commissions, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Offer, Pricing a Home, Real Estate
Home buying and selling are complicated, detailed processes and, because they are often the most significant financial commitments of your lifetime, they can be highly stressful too. However, with a real estate professional on your side, buying or selling a home can...
by Marti Reeder | May 22, 2017 | Appraisal, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Interest Rates, Mortgage, PMI, Pre-Approval
Continued from May 15, 2017 Buying a home can be a daunting and complex process, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right Realtor, you can feel confident that you are being well represented and that she has your back. It can also help to understand real estate lingo....
by Marti Reeder | Jan 2, 2017 | Appraisal, Budgeting, Closing Costs, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Inspection, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Taxes, Taxes, Title Insurance
Many homebuyers and home sellers believe they need at least a 20% down payment in order to buy a home or to move on to their next home. There are many loan programs where you can put down as little as 3% – or even 0% with a VA loan. If you have saved up your...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 12, 2016 | Appraisal, Finance, Homeowners Insurance, Mortgage, Reporter
Homeowner’s insurance is insurance coverage that protects your home, its contents and other assets in the event of fire, theft, vandalism, accident, storm or other disaster. Homeowner’s insurance also covers liabilities if someone is hurt on your property. Some...