by Marti Reeder | Feb 9, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Misc., Testimonial
Thank you to SWillen for the great Five-Star Review on Zillow! Team Marti helped this homebuyer purchase a home in 2015 for approximately $275,000 in Maple Valley. “Marti is amazing at what she does. The entire home buying experience was exceptional. The...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 26, 2017 | Misc., Testimonial
Thanks to LEN51 for the fabulous five-star review! “In 40 years of property transactions, my recent experience with Marti Reeder and her team stands out as the best! From pricing advice to negotiation on two consecutive sales, Marti facilitated great deals for...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 19, 2016 | Community, King County, Misc., Safety, Seasonal
We don’t get a lot of snow in the low lying areas of Puget Sound, but once in a while, we get a big snow or ice storm. Prepare yourself and your family by having a basic disaster supply kit on hand. Here’s what Ready.gov recommends for your basic emergency kit. Water...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 6, 2016 | Economy, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Misc., Mortgage
According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates are on the rise with rates inching up over the last two weeks. In fact, the week of November 23, the 30-year mortgage rate hit above 4 percent for the first time this year. Here are the latest average rates, per to Freddie Mac....
by Marti Reeder | Nov 29, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Misc.
Fall ended a bit early for us this year, and winter weather is already at our door. That means cold nights, and higher heating bills. Here are 10 tips for keeping your home toasty warm this winter without driving up your heating bill. Change your furnace filter....
by Marti Reeder | Oct 31, 2016 | Budgeting, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Misc., Mortgage
As we said in our Oct. 17 blog post, this is a seller’s market, so it is important that you get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage. Here’s what you’ll need to qualify in the current real estate market: A down payment. This can range from 5%...