We’re getting organized for another great year of saying thanks to the many friends of our business.  Mark your calendars for these events: Shredding & Electronics Recycling – Saturday, April 30th Join us at our Kirkland office for a day of securely destroying your confidential documents using a commercial shredding service, as well as an [...]

One of the most valuable things a Realtor can do outside helping a client buy or sell a home is helping them know the value of the home they own.  We’ve been reminded of this value recently by a few clients, as we’ve helped provide market analysis data to assist them in their refinances. Two [...]

We hope you can join us for the Santa picture we’re co-hosting at our office in Kirkland on Saturday, December 4th from 10am to 2pm.   Join us for: Free Professional Digital Photograph With Santa Cookies, Espresso, Cider Hot Dogs Holiday Crafts For The Kids You’ll have your picture by Monday, December 6th so you [...]

There are two major complaints of homeowner facing foreclosure: Accuracy becomes a victim to efficiency – in many states the trustee’s (those who are enforcing a foreclosure) are relied on to review and ensure that all documents are accurate and in compliance with local foreclosure law before proceeding.  Recently, they’ve been face with such a [...]

Largely doesn’t apply to Washington – our foreclosure process and laws are substantially different that the problematic methods used in other states. . Does not affect homes bought from banks in Washington – buyers who’ve purchased from properties from banks after they have foreclosed are protected by title insurance. . Does not affect homes that [...]

Here’s a brief article from National Association of Realtors & Experian: Major credit scoring company Experian revealed the nation’s metropolitan areas with the highest and lowest average credit scores. Experian analysts say that difficulty meeting housing payments are a critical driver of credit scores in this market. Cities with the highest average credit scores: · [...]

We just obtained great details of a major assistance program for active duty military personnel who’ve been adversely impacted by the housing market.  This program has been around since late 2009, but hasn’t been well publicized. Put briefly, this program can provide assistance to Active Duty personnel who meet the following basic criteria: Purchased a [...]

Optimism is growing in real estate as evidenced by the growing trend in consumer’s views in Fannie Mae’s recent survey that showed that 7 in 10 people think now is a great time to buy a home .  This is up 5% from earlier this year which is certainly a good sign. However this is [...]

July was an interesting month for King County real estate… the statistics are dramatic and perhaps a bit confusing.  Let’s dive in: Median Home Price Up 4.1% to 8.7% Prices were up dramatically from June to July for condos, houses and all homes.  This dramatic rise in median prices was echoed with rises in average [...]

Just received a quick note on this weeks rate’s from our lending partner, Ann Liberato of Cobalt Mortgage.  Rates are holding steady at some of the lowest we’ve ever seen: 30 Year Fixed, Conventional: 4.375% 30 Year Fixed, FHA: 4.375% 15 Year Fixed: 3.75% This means the Buying Power is still exceptionally strong compared to [...]