It’s already November, but major retailers have already stocked their displays with twinkling lights and shiny ornaments, so you know what that means: The holidays are here. Easy Holiday Home Decorating Tips Whether you plan to host holiday get-togethers with friends, family, and neighbors or plan to visit your loved ones this year, you can […]
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Unique Ways to Decorate Your Home for Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner. Have you thought about decorating your home this year? It might seem like all of the options for Halloween decorations are the same year after year: carve a pumpkin, light the luminaries, and set out a bowl of candy for trick-or-treaters. But with just a little paint and creativity in the right places, […]
“Know Before You Owe”: How New Rules Could Impact Closings
If you’re a home buyer, changes to the closing process are coming in just a few days. New regulations go into effect on Saturday, October 3rd, providing new loan disclosure forms that are designed to help you better understand the terms of your home mortgage before you close on your new home. That means if you […]
Where to Find the True Value for Your Home
Ever wondered what your home is worth? Want to know where to start looking? Whether you’re just curious or are eager to find a competitive listing price, using the best resources to find your property’s value is crucial. Today, we’re going to be talking about two types of home evaluation tools: neighborhood sold reports and comparative […]
Top 3 Reasons to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Before you start your home search, you want to know how much you can afford, right? There are two ways to do this: with a mortgage pre-qualification and a mortgage pre-approval. As a home buyer, the pre-approval is more valuable to you during your home search. How Pre-Approval Helps You as a Home Buyer One of […]
August 2015 Real Estate Update
The number of homes sold in King and Snohomish Counties during the month of July continued to rise, both month-over-month and year-over-year. According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), home sales in both counties rose month-over-month 1.95% and 16.17% year-over-year. While prices rose 5.57% year-over-year, they saw a dip of -3.13% month-over-month. Pending sales […]
6 Simple Home Decorating Ideas for Fall
September is quickly approaching! That means it’s time to bring out the jackets, long-sleeve shirts, and denim jeans. But what are you doing to bring your home into fall? Here are a few easy decorating ideas you can do to welcome the cooler temperatures and beautiful colors into your home. DIY Home Decorating Tips for Fall You […]
3 Best Practices for Real Estate Investment
Investing In Real Estate: AchieveYour Real Estate Goals With mortgage rates so low, many investors choose to invest in real estate, as opposed to the stock market. In addition, real estate is a prime investment for novice investors, as it is more tangible and understandable than stocks and the index. According to Bankrate’s annual investment […]
July Market Update Video
What Every First Time Home Buyer Should Know About Home Loans
First-time home buyers who work with us often have the same question: Should we or shouldn’t we get a first-time home buyer loan? In fact, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages attached to this type of loan. So today, we thought we would take a few moments to share with you what you […]