by Marti Reeder | May 24, 2023 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Real Estate
Choosing the right real estate agent is so important when navigating the intricate world of real estate. A skilled and knowledgeable real estate agent can serve as an invaluable guide, helping you navigate the complexities of the market with ease and confidence. Their...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 1, 2023 | Home Ownership, Market Conditions, Real Estate
Today’s housing market is very different from the 2008 housing crisis. At the NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun highlighted the four key reasons why home prices are expected to remain steady in 2023. Job Market During the last...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 17, 2022 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Real Estate
Fixer-upper homes are attractive for many reasons, including a lower sales price, less competition, and a relatively higher potential for resale profit. However, just like any other investment, there is risk involved in it. For one, fixer-uppers, which entail more...
by Marti Reeder | May 25, 2022 | Home Search, Market Conditions, Real Estate
A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, and if true, an economic slowdown doesn’t mean homes will lose value....
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...