by Marti Reeder | Jul 26, 2016 | Community, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Misc., Neighborhood, Reporter, Seasonal
Thinking about selling your home? One of the first steps to preparing your home for sale is organizing your home’s contents, decluttering and depersonalizing, so prospective homebuyers can imagine themselves in your home. A great way to get rid of stuff quickly – and...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 18, 2016 | Appraisal, Heating/Cooling, Home Buying, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Inspection, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter
Do a Final Walk-Through Before Closing You’ve done it! You’ve found your dream home, and you are almost ready to sign the papers that will make it yours. While you are anxious to close the deal and move in, there is one critical last step before you do so – a...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 11, 2016 | Closing Costs, Credit, Disclosures, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Interest Rates, Mortgage, PMI, Reporter, Taxes, Taxes, Title Insurance
What You Need to Know about Mortgage & Closing Costs Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner ready for your next home, it is important to understand mortgage and closing costs. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 4, 2016 | Closing Costs, Disclosures, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Real Estate, Reporter
Buying a home is a lengthy, complex process, including the ins and outs of escrow. Our friends at Rainier Title have provided this handy infographic to explain it all. Have questions? Ask your favorite Realtor. She can help! Compliments of Rainier Title
by Marti Reeder | Jun 27, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ownership, Lawns & Landscaping, Misc., Reporter, Seasonal
According to the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), only 20% of Northwest Washington homeowners have air conditioning, with 42% cooling their homes through a heat pump in 2012. Compare this to Eastern Washington homes where 65% have air conditioning with 52%...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 16, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Market Conditions, Real Estate, Reporter
People say that spring is the best time to sell your home, but Realtor.com says that 50% of homes are sold during the summer! June, in particular, tends to be the best time to sell your home. In fact, according to Trulia, June is 29% busier than any other month when...