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 Fingerprint Marketing | Sep 26, 2018 | Home Buying, Home Equity, Home Ownership, Home Search, Home Selling, Home Value, Misc., Pricing a Home
Data. It’s everywhere. You’ve probably heard the term “big data” referred to in a less than positive way. The fact is, data both reports on and drives consumer behavior. We can see this clearly with Zillow. Like many real estate professionals, I have a love/hate...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 19, 2017 | Closing Costs, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Search, Interest Rates, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Pre-Approval, Real Estate
A seller’s market can be a tough place for first-time homebuyers to purchase their first home, but don’t despair. It is certainly doable. Educate yourself on what’s needed to succeed in a seller’s market and work with an experienced Realtor who...
by Dana Neuts | May 4, 2017 | Testimonial
Thanks to this Maple Valley homebuyer for her five-star review on Zillow on May 2, 2017! “She’s the best! Marti and her team helped us buy a home in a tough market in Maple Valley. We moved to Maple Valley from out of state and were worried about the low...