by Marti Reeder | Feb 5, 2020 | Design, Economy, Finance, Home Buying, Home Decor, Home Equity, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Home Value, John L. Scott, King County, Listings, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, News, Pricing a Home, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying
Did you know that we’re in the midst of an economic expansion – and it’s the longest expansion in our history? As we bustle through our daily lives, sometimes we lose sight of that fact. And economists think there may be even more growth ahead, as indicated in a...
by Fingerprint Marketing | Sep 26, 2018 | Home Buying, Home Equity, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Home Value, Misc., Pricing a Home
Data. It’s everywhere. You’ve probably heard the term “big data” referred to in a less than positive way. The fact is, data both reports on and drives consumer behavior. We can see this clearly with Zillow. Like many real estate professionals, I have a love/hate...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 13, 2018 | Home Equity, Home Value, Pricing a Home
SEVEN SURE-FIRE STRATEGIES TO FIND A SUPER-STAR AGENT (Adapted from the Seattle Times “Your Money” Section: “How to determine agent who’s best for you”) Buying or selling a home is big deal! A complex process, it’s fraught with possibilities – both good and...
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 8, 2017 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Pricing a Home
Are you thinking about buying a home this year, but aren’t certain because it is a seller’s market? Are you waiting because home inventory is low and you are waiting for the perfect house? Here is one good reason to reconsider that plan — interest...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 20, 2017 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Offer, Pre-Approval, Pricing a Home, Real Estate
Home buyers: If you want to buy a home now, the demand is strong, so you’ll have to differentiate yourself from other buyers to make your offer stand out. Ideally, you’ll get pre-approved so you know how much you can afford to spend – and how much...
