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Blog Yard makeovers for $500 or less Curb appeal can make all the difference for potential buyers. Check out this Yahoo! article on how you can improve your yard for very little cash.
Blog 12 Low-Cost Ways to Save Energy —and Money — Now Great article from Yahoo! Finance
Blog Positive Signs that the Northwest market is improving So far 2012 has shown several positive signs that the real estate market is finally on the upswing. Increased activity in our local market Modest price gains Open houses are attracting crowds, and more listings are slowly coming on the market. More buyers are being pre-approved Multiple offer situations are still common Consumer confidence will likely keep […]
Blog Transferring the title of a home from one person to another may seem simple but it could have a significant tax implication. Gift or Inherit – 6/11/2012 Transferring the title of a home from one person to another may seem simple but it could have a significant tax implication. When a person inherits property, the basis is “stepped-up” to fair market value at the time of the decedent’s death. On the other hand, a gift has a carry-over basis […]
Blog Secrets of House Flippers Have you ever wondered how house flippers are able to turn a profit? It’s easier than you may think. In this Yahoo! article you can learn some of the secrets of house flippers and apply them to your own house sale. There are some great tips in here to ensure you get the most bang […]
Blog Escrow, What is it? When buying a home you may hear the word Escrow tossed around. But what is Escrow?? Here is a great article from Yahoo! that explains what Escrow is and why you need it.
Blog Tacoma News Tribune Article about Windermere Community Service Day The Tacoma News Tribune mentioned us on their blog. Check it out!
Blog 10 Most Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes Are you a first time home buyer? Here is a great article from www.smartmoney.com on some common mistakes to avoid when looking for your first home. Read Here
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Blog Puget Sound has nothing but Fun Fun Fun to offer in June Here are some fun events happening  around Puget Sound 1-3 Edmonds Waterfront Festivaledmondswaterfrontfestvial.com2 Duvall Daysduvallwa.gov2-3 The Maritime Gig FestivalGig Harbormaritimegig.com8-10 Everett’s Garden Arts Festivaleverettwa.org9-10 Tastin’ n Racin’ – IssaquahLake Sammamish State Parktastinracin.com9-17 Marysville Strawberry Festivalmaryfest.com15-17 Edmonds Art Festivaledmondsartfestival.com15-17 Meeker Days FestivalPuyalluppuyallupmainstreet.com16-17 Fremont FairSeattle, Fremont Ave Northfremontfair.com23 Seafair Rock ‘n’ Roll MarathonTukwila-Seattleseafair.com24 Seattle Pride FestSeattle Centerseattlepridefest.org24 […]
Blog Some experts are suggesting good annual increases over the next five years Good news on Real Estate recovery U.S. home prices could rise 4% a year, forecast says www.usatoday.com Average home prices are still falling, but forecaster says they’re poised to regain some ground over the next 5 years.
Blog Selling Trouble? 3 Easy tips that may help. Are you having trouble selling your house?  Here are a few quick and easy tips that will tip the scales in your favor. Paint, paint, paint. Fresh paint can make a world of difference in a room. If you have lots of color in your house it is a good idea to re-paint with neutral […]
Blog Pre-approval Gives Everyone Confidence Pre-approval Gives Everyone Confidence The benefits of buyer’s pre-approval are without question; it is good for the buyers, the sellers and the agents. It saves time, money and removes the uncertainty of knowing whether the buyer is qualified. The direct benefits include:  Amount the buyer can borrow decreases as interest rates rise   Looking at “Right” […]