Seattle Real Estate Blog and Real Estate News

Steps to buying a home in the USA versus Great Britain and Ireland.  Every country does things a little differently and that's definitely ...

With the real estate market starting to show some signs of slowing down, some home sellers are starting to offer incentives to home buyers ...

What will the Seattle real estate market do in 2019? My guess is as good anyone else I suppose, so I might as well have a crack at it. I'm only ...

Not every energy efficient upgrade or renovation is desirable and boosts home value when a sustainable home is listed for sale. Much depends on the ...

The real answer to "how much is my home worth" is by actually listing it for sale. Everything else is just a guesstimate of varying degrees of ...

And what's included in Ballard condo HOA dues? The Ballard neighborhood in Seattle has lots of different condo styles. From modern construction ...

What does licensed, bonded and insured mean? Need a new roof, a plumber in a hurry or that peeling exterior paint needs to be repainted? Many a ...

One of my favorite New Yorker cartoons is of two guys chatting at a cocktail party. One guys says; "I'm writing a book". The other guys says "Me ...

As the current saying goes, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts! No matter how tough you think you are or how good ...

How does the current Ballard Seattle real estate market compare to the 2007 bubble market? Around 10 years ago in 2007, the US real estate market ...

People always overdo the matter when they attempt deception.  Charles Dudley Warner. Virtual staging and (real) home staging are similar but ...

How competitive is Ballard in Seattle for single Family homes and condos? In the current strong sellers' real estate market, home buyers are having ...

They say don't look a gift horse in the mouth. But when it's a Trojan horse, you do! - Eric Johnson Usually, as part of the home buying process, the ...

Homes for sale in Ballard Seattle are a popular option with many home buyers. Ballard is a great, self-contained neighborhood with lots to keep you ...

First time home buyer advice from me to me. If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious ...

Learn the questions that will protect you when buying a condo. The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge  - Thomas ...

Statistically speaking, many Realtor market updates should be recycled immediately! Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable - Mark ...