by Marti Reeder | Nov 2, 2022 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Misc.
While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the...
by Marti Reeder | May 18, 2022 | Misc.
April was officially financial literacy month, but as REALTORS®, we think every month should be financial literacy month. Having a good understanding of finances, budgeting, credit and debt management can help you set yourself and your family up for long-term...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 15, 2022 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Misc.
The Seattle real estate market is hot, hot, hot, and you are thinking about selling your home. With homes selling way above asking price, you want to ensure you get top dollar for your home too. That’s easy to do with some simple, affordable home improvements. Here...
by Marti Reeder | Mar 4, 2022 | Design, Home Ideas, Home Ownership, Home Search, John L. Scott, Kent, King County, Misc., Moving, Neighborhood, News, Real Estate, Washington
So much has changed since the onset of the pandemic two years ago! Who could have guessed how many ways our lives would be affected? Now it’s 2022, and remote work from home continues to be popular as employers try to balance the need for productivity with the health...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 9, 2022 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, John L. Scott, Kent, King County, Listings, Misc., Moving, Neighborhood, News, Real Estate, Washington
A Google search is great for a lot of things – finding local restaurants, the nearest gas station, or the best walking trails. But it is not a reliable way to find the right real estate agent for YOU! You will get thousands of results in your market, and there is no...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 27, 2022 | Home Ideas, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, John L. Scott, King County, Listings, Misc., Moving, News, Real Estate
No matter how you look at it, moving can be stressful, even when you are excited to move into a new home. But you can make it easier on yourself by paring down and organizing your household before the moving begins. Here are eight tips to help you pare down before you...
