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 | Aug 23, 2018 | Home Ownership, Home Selling, John L. Scott, King County, Listings, Market Conditions, Misc., Moving, Real Estate
WHY ISN’T MY HOME SELLING … AND WHAT SHOULD I DO? Recently, the Puget Sound area has been experiencing one of the strongest housing markets in history. Prices are up (and up and up!). Market time is down. And multiple offers, where buyers compete for limited...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 30, 2017 | Closing Costs, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Pre-Approval, Real Estate
You and your family are thinking of buying a new home – or your next one – in 2018. There are things you can do now to prepare yourself. Here are seven steps to get you ready for this exciting move! Check your credit score. Target a credit score of 740 or...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 16, 2017 | Home Ownership, Home Selling, Market Conditions, Real Estate, Seasonal
Just like the fall leaves, the real estate market is changing. Here are 4 reasons to consider selling your home this fall. Buyer demand still outpaces the supply of homes for sale, so buyers are competing for the few homes that are on the market now. If you list now,...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 25, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying, Seasonal
Buying a home can be a difficult decision, particularly in a hot real estate market, but research shows that buying a home is a great investment — and is more financially advantageous than renting. Here are three reasons to consider buying a home this fall:...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 4, 2017 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Market Conditions, Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying, Seasonal
This summer was a great time to list your Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Auburn or Black Diamond home, but if you missed your window, don’t despair. Fall is in the air, and in our current market, it is still a good time to sell. In fact, here are five reasons to...