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A Brief Explanation of Title Review
99.9% of the time, there is no concern or issues with the title report, and it’s the title insurance’s job to protect you from recorded issues. But sometimes, there may be an issue that we need to address. The following items are notables for your review: CCNRs for condos and co-ops, any joint maintenance agreements…
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What Can A Resale Certificate Reveal About A Building?
Don’t worry—I’m here to do it with you! With condos, it’s important to make sure that the association is managed well and proactive. We also want to make sure that the building has enough money to operate long term. The following is a preview of what’s in the HOA/Resale Certificate: Any unpaid dues Amount…
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Congrats—Your Offer Was Accepted! Now What?
What happens next really depends on what we’ve already done. These days, many homes in Seattle are highly competitive, and most of the contingencies have been satisfied during our offering process. Below, I’ve included a list of typical contingencies. You can also click on each item to learn more about it! Inspections Title review HOA…
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A Simple Step-by-Step Guide To The Home Inspection Process
Here’s a step-by-step outline of what you need to do (but don’t worry—I’ll be there guiding the entire process!): The Buyer’s (That’s You!) Responsibilities Prior to the inspection, you should interview three inspectors and choose the one that you feel most comfortable working with. Of course, I will provide you with suggestions, but at the end…
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The Mortgage Pre-Approval Process: What You Need To Know
What You, The Buyer, Need To Do: During the mortgage pre-approval process, you need to determine your budget. What can you afford? Get a number in your head for what you are able to pay per month, and nothing more. You need liquid funds for your down payment. Begin taking the steps necessary to make…
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How To Search For Your Happy Home
When my clients and I first meet, I ask a lot of questions about your search: What do you need? What do you want? During this process, I will throw different scenarios your way so that I can really, truly start to understand what you’re looking for. And, most importantly, I listen! I will…
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What It’s Like to Buy a Home with Matt
“My husband and I agree neither of us have even *once* met a harder working individual with greater passion for his/her work. From multi-million dollar deals to the most limited of budgets, ALL clients are given full and equal attention, respect, patience, regard to details, and commitment. Hands down, if you sincerely want the best…
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Do You Live in a Brick Building in Capitol Hill or Pioneer Square? Then You NEED to Read This
If you do, there’s Seattle legislation in the works that may affect you. The words to remember are “unreinforced masonry construction.” Why? Well, Seattle’s predisposition towards earthquakes and public safety are the main instigators here. The city is also interested in protecting historic buildings in our community. Currently, Seattle is working on a plan to…
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What Was Seattle’s Real Estate Market REALLY Like in May 2016?
A quick glance of our “Seattle Proper” neighborhoods (which I define as North to Maple Leaf and South to Seward Park) shows the number of sold units has dropped as compared to April (although the month isn’t officially over yet). April saw 618 sold homes compared to May’s 454 sold homes. This could catch up…
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Matt’s Top Up-and-Coming Neighborhood Review: North Beacon Hill
In 2015, North Beacon Hill saw values increase by 17%. A quick search of the King County permits lists about 100 new projects in North Beacon which includes seven residential mid-rise buildings with first floor retail off of 15th and Beacon Ave. Also on the way are new restaurants, pubs, brewers, and yes, a new…
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