by Marti Reeder | Mar 6, 2011 | Community, Events, Misc., News, Real Estate
Last week I was proud to serve on a panel of “super stars” at an event hosted at Emerald Downs by the South King County Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors. I had a great time, and it was fun to share ideas, tips and suggestions with the...
by Marti Reeder | Mar 1, 2011 | Awards & Honors, Community, John L. Scott, Misc., News, Real Estate
Kent, Washington, March 1, 2011 – Following a tumultuous year in the real estate market, Realtor® Marti Reeder of Kent continues to excel in helping clients to buy and sell homes in the South Puget Sound. Most recently, Reeder received the 2010 President’s Award from...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 25, 2011 | Community, Washington
I recently “ran” across this fun website called Walk Score. You can type in any city and state in the Puget Sound or the United States to determine it’s “walk score,” or how walk friendly the city is. Kent, Washington is rated a 49. Our...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 18, 2011 | Home Exterior/Landscaping
Winter in the Seattle area is typically filled with wind, rain and a little snow and ice. Though we might prefer to hibernate and ignore our yards, lawn care is important in winter too. Here are a few tips to keep your lawn healthy this season: Pick up any leaves or...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 12, 2011 | Home Selling, Home Value, Misc., Real Estate
If you have ever considered selling your home, you’ve probably asked yourself, “what is my home worth?” There is no easy way to answer that question, but there is a process Realtors use called the comparative market analysis (CMA) which shows, in simple terms, what...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 6, 2011 | Home Buying, Real Estate
According to Real Estate Checklists and Systems, these are the five most common first-time home buyer mistakes. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. (Or get a 2nd quote – I can help you with all of this!) They don’t...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 2, 2011 | Home Buying, Real Estate
With sites like Redfin offering rebates, many homebuyers can do a lot of their research into listings, neighborhoods and the real estate and lending markets online. Why then would they need a Realtor? While such services may save consumers money “up front”, they may...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 26, 2011 | Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Misc., Real Estate
Whether you are just starting out or starting over, preparing to buy a home can be overwhelming. Here Realtor® magazine breaks down preparing to own a home in 10 manageable steps. Decide what you can afford. Most people target two to three times their gross annual...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 17, 2011 | Home Buying, Home Selling, Misc.
For the last several years, the real estate and mortgage markets have been a bit unpredictable. This year will be more of the same, but buying or selling a home does not have to be a scary or overwhelming process. By working with an experienced real estate agent and...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 11, 2011 | Community, Home Buying, Misc., News, Real Estate
If you want to buy a home in 2011, then you will want to start thinking about your ideal location now. Where do you want to live? Does it need to be close to your workplace? Do you need schools nearby? What other location-related features are important to you (nearby...
