What to know about permits when buying a home in Seattle - including a home inspector's perspective
Many home remodeling projects and upgrades require that the owners get the necessary permits but not all upgrades require permits. However, even when ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on September 28, 2021
What are my closing costs when buying a home?
Congratulations, you have scrimped and saved enough for a downpayment on a home. But before you leap into purchasing one, you need to be aware of the ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on February 24, 2021
Offer review date - what you need to know.
In a strong home sellers market like Seattle, where the inventory is low and there are too many buyers competing for too few homes, the majority of ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on February 1, 2021
What to do after inheriting a house
Knowing exactly what happens when you inherit a house and dealing with the tough financial and emotional decisions on what to do with it can be ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on December 3, 2020
Christmas tree lots in Ballard Seattle for 2020
Where can I buy a (real) Christmas tree in the Ballard area?
There’s no experience quite like cutting your own live Christmas tree out of your ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on November 19, 2020
Selling your Seattle home while going through a divorce
Divorce is difficult. Divorce and having to sell your home as well is extremely stressful. Here's some advice that will help you decide the best ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on November 4, 2020
Negotiate home seller does repairs or a price drop?
Congratulations! You had your offer accepted. The next step of the process is usually doing the home inspection. Fortunately, you were able to avoid ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on October 27, 2020
What are typical closing costs and expenses when selling a Seattle home
CLOSING COSTS and EXPENSES often get lumped in together as the costs of selling your Seattle home. However, there's a difference between the two.
For ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on October 5, 2020
What is the average home price in Seattle?
Want to know what the average cost of a home is in the Seattle area? What are median home prices in Seattle?
As of spring 2022 (March), the median ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on August 23, 2020
12 best parks in Seattle
Although not the biggest city in the US, but like like any metropolitian area, Seattle can be a little overwhelming at times. And the best cure ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on August 6, 2020
Why pressure washing your asphalt shingle roof is a bad idea.
why you should never power wash your asphalt shingle roof
Unless you want to intentionally remove a sizeable chunk of the remaining life of your ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on June 8, 2020
Mural painters cheer up Old Town Ballard Seattle during Covid-19 lockdown
The Old Town in Ballard is usually a vibrant hub of humanity, stores, bars, cafes, restaurants, and one of the best open-air farmers market in ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on April 8, 2020
How do you know if a home will get multiple offers?
Telltale signs that a listing will get lots of offers.
When the real estate market is strongly skewed in favor of the seller side of the equation, ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on March 17, 2020
5 Potentially risky home buyer offers in multiple offer situations
Better to take smart risks and focus on winning because, if you don't, your competition will - John Rampton.
In a hot real estate market, ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on March 2, 2020
Houses for sale in Magnolia Seattle
Looking to buy a house in Magnolia Seattle? The Magnolia area has some stunning, unique houses but also plenty of homes of lesser grandeur to ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on February 10, 2020
Ballard Breweries. The Ultimate Updated Guide.
Here's the current crop of breweries in Ballard.
But before we jump into the list, note that some establishments are family-friendly and some are ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on February 5, 2020
List of all open houses in Ballard Seattle
Want to go see some real estate listings in Ballard Seattle without your Realtor? Well, here's a list of the current open houses for the Ballard ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on November 6, 2019
Selling Your House to an iBuyer? Better Examine the Offer Closely.
The pros and cons of using an iBuyer to sell your home.
As a homeowner these days, you have many options when it comes to selling your house. Aside ...
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Posted by Conor MacEvilly on October 24, 2019