Category: Get Educated
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What No One Tells You About Seattle Traffic
For most people, how long it takes to get to work (and the gym, grocery store, doctor, etc.) is a big deal! In addition to my other recommendations for dating your neighborhood, testing your work commute is another important component of “dating” a specific home and neighborhood. Especially in Seattle. I seriously recommend taking the…
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How to Buy a Home in Seattle When Schools Matter
How do you know if a neighborhood you’re looking at has a “good” school? In addition to checking out GreatSchools.org for information, there are a few things I recommend doing before you make a decision about a school. Here are 3 important things to keep in mind when you’re looking for the right school: I…
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Zillow: A Good Thing or a Bad Thing for Real Estate?
Zillow’s philosophy has been to make information available to everyone, and I think this is a good thing for consumers. Many agents take the position (usually long-time agents) that real estate agents should be the gatekeepers of all information. I disagree! The “Zestimate”: When Zillow Gets Things Wrong Yes, Zillow gets things wrong all the time. In…
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The Great Search For a House in Seattle: Are You Looking For a Unicorn?
Many buyers find themselves in the trap of searching for this elusive creature… you know, that $500k home with a yard and a 98 walk score. In case you are new to the Seattle housing market, that is a very hard home to find. Does this house exist? Does YOUR dream home exist? Before getting…
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Matt Miner Dishes: Is Your Realtor Your Doing These 5 Really, Really Important Things?
Especially if you’re a first-time buyer, you might not know exactly what to expect from a Realtor, so this is a great place for you to get started in figuring out what you want from your agent. 1. Your Realtor should be your #1 advocate. For Buyers AND Sellers: Everything kind of stems off of this…