by Marti Reeder | Sep 19, 2016 | Economy, Finance, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Reporter
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has released its latest Quarterly Home Price Index, and we’ve got great news – in the Pacific region, home prices are up 8.01%. In Washington state, home prices are up 10.4%. Home prices actually increased in every...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 12, 2016 | Appraisal, Finance, Homeowners Insurance, Mortgage, Reporter
Homeowner’s insurance is insurance coverage that protects your home, its contents and other assets in the event of fire, theft, vandalism, accident, storm or other disaster. Homeowner’s insurance also covers liabilities if someone is hurt on your property. Some...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 29, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ideas, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Though the real estate market slows down a bit in the fall, it is still a good time to sell your home, especially in the greater Seattle area where home inventory and interest rates are both low. Here are some tips to help you prepare your home for sale. 1. Clean up...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 22, 2016 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Mortgage, PMI, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter
This week we are continuing our top 10 list of home buyer’s most frequently asked questions! 6. Why should I buy a home instead of rent one? A home is a long-term investment that gives you secure long-term housing and financial security. When you pay rent, that money...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 15, 2016 | Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, PMI, Reporter
Prospective home buyers have a lot of questions about buying their first – or next – home. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I hear from home buyers. 1. How do I get started? What’s the first step? Choose a Realtor®, not just a real estate...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 1, 2016 | Community, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Making an Offer, Neighborhood, Reporter
Buying a home is an exciting, emotional and stressful project. Whether you have purchased a home before or are preparing to buy your first home, you don’t want to let your emotions make the decision for you. The following are pitfalls that can be costly: 1. ...
