by Marti Reeder | Feb 19, 2020 | Home Equity, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Home Value, John L. Scott, Kent, King County, Listings, Market Conditions, News, Pricing a Home, Real Estate
In recent years there’s been the beginning of a shift in the real estate industry – and it’s called “iBuying”. The “i” stands for “instant”. Maybe you’ve heard of iBuying? Recently there’s been a lot of press around this topic (and a ton of ads on TV and online)! The...
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 Marti Reeder | Jan 22, 2020 | Design, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Home Improvement
Happy New Year Everyone! It’s not just a new year, of course. It’s a new decade! And many of you have reached out to ask our team what is ahead in terms of real estate. In the coming months we’ll talk about trends in the market, trends in financing, and trends in...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 8, 2020 | Green Living, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Smart Homes
While most people think that waiting for the coveted Spring market is their best option for listing their home for sale, there are some pretty compelling reasons to save some time and list your home in the winter market. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 18, 2019 | Green Living, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Smart Homes
Winter is Here! And with winter comes a drop in temperatures. Soon you’ll find yourself reaching for that thermostat that you haven’t looked twice at all summer. For many homeowners, a thermostat is something they don’t give a lot of thought to. But maybe that should...