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How Will Amazon HQ2 Play Out in Seattle’s Real Estate Market? Here’s What We Think
Back in September 2017, Amazon announced they would be selecting a new city for their HQ2. Since then, cities have submitted their proposals to Amazon, and in January 2018, Amazon narrowed it down to 20 cities. Now they’ve made their decision and the result is that the world as we know it is not going to…
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Thinking of Buying an Investment Rental in the University District?
There is a severe lack of campus housing for students and as a result, many students end up living in privately owned properties. When I attended UW, I saved a ton of money by living off campus and I know many students prefer to do the same. While it is true that UW is building…
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Are You Getting What You Deserve From a Discount Real Estate Service? Here Are 8 Big Things You Should Watch Out For
Especially in the past few years, there have been so many real estate-related startups that promise to revolutionize the business and make the process seamless, cheaper, etc. for clients. Some of these offerings might sound too good to be true for a reason. Unfortunately, a lot of these services make things seem way simpler than they…
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Are you a crazy risk taker that doesn’t care about money?
I’ve never been an advocate for new condo developments downtown. For many reasons new condos are of course beautiful. But are they worth the cost? That’s what we will dive into today! I get wowed by new development condos projects in downtown Seattle just the same as anyone else. When I was more green in…
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Chat with Connie: 3 Essential Tips for Downsizing Your Home (+ A Real Life Example)
For those who are downsizing their home, there are a unique set of considerations you need to be aware of. When it comes to different situations and scenarios, Loan Consultant Connie Lindsay has seen it all, and she offered a few of her big observations that downsizers should carefully consider: Determine where you want to…
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2 Tips for Improving Your Credit
…only to find out your credit had issues? Don’t be embarrassed; this happens to a lot of people. Don’t let a little oopsy-daisy spoil your dream. Keep reading for a few tips that will have you in a home within a year! Here are a couple of tips you can use to improve your credit: Tip #1:…
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Want to Invest in a Townhouse? Read About This Real Life Seattle Townhome Investment
These are my personal favorite homes for a small investor, and I’ll tell you a few reasons why: Townhouses are a hybrid between the reliability of a condo and the appreciation/rental rates of a home. Sure, they do not rent as high as some single-family homes do, but they do rent much higher than a…
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What’s Escrow & How Does It Work?
Escrow is a neutral third party who divides up the funds between the buyer, seller, lender, real estate companies, other lien holders, and records the deed with the county. They are the folks that makes sure EVERYTHING is taken care of for ALL parties. When I’m helping clients go through this process, I like to…