seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: Down Payments Are The Way To Go! - 04/30/08 01:15 PM
Down Payments - know how to save for a down payment..................
Seattle buyers are finding less and less in the way of loan programs where they don't need a nice down payment. The simple fact is that 100% loans are for the most par tin the past - this is good news, … (2 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: Sunny Day Today - But Some More Rain Expected..... - 04/26/08 11:26 PM
Seattle is beautiful! I managed to take a few hours off today and do some gardening with my little one. The sun was out and I think we hit 68 degrees in my area - pretty good considering that there was snow a week ago! The Seattle real estate all around … (2 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: Closing on time all the time???? Too much to ask? - 04/25/08 10:02 AM
Seattle real estate and me:
I run around and work my tail off making sure that all my transactions run as smoothly as possible. I make sure that all of my clients are comfortable and shield them from some of the stresses of moving. I push the paperwork around in a timely … (5 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate 2008: Financing Contingency Form Revised Again - 04/20/08 12:39 AM
NWMLS form 22A has been revised again this April 2008. Changes for the new Seattle Financing Addendum:
The newly revised form 22A adds two more loan types which can be disclosed:
1. Rural Development Loan According to the NWMLS: "A Rural Development Loan, is for rural property and is available through the … (3 comments)
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seattle buyer: Are you a rotten neighbor? - 04/19/08 11:48 PM
Have you seen the rotten neighbor site (rottenneighbor - dot - com)? I check this site periodically to try and figure out why a homeowner would use it. I can only conclude that the complaints must come from renters. Why would a homeowner possibly devalue their home or neighborhood by reporting … (8 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle New Construction Bargaining Power - 04/18/08 03:03 PM
Seattle & Seattle Suburb New Construction How To s
I recently saw a question on another site about new construction and pricing and whether or not you could get a deal on a Seattle suburb new construction house. It seems the buyer's agent had told them that there was absolutely no bargaining … (2 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: FHA is the New Sub prime - 04/15/08 12:34 AM
Someone actually said this to me today:
"FHA is the New Sub prime."
Let it sink in for a minute - can you believe it? - FHA loans are back for the buyers who don't have a down payment. I will be interested in watching this Seattle area trend to see if … (6 comments)
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seattle buyer: Short Sales In Seattle Real Estate - 04/14/08 02:35 PM
Short Sales in Seattle neighborhoods & Seattle suburbs....................................
I have a lot of response from my Short sale post on the new NWMLS rules regarding Seattle are real estate short sales. Short sales in general are so different form a normal sale - I am glad the MLS is attempting to address … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Area MLS introduces Short Sale Rules - 04/09/08 02:32 PM
Introducing Form 22SS: The MLS's short sale addendum for Washington state (Hallelujah!).
It isn't perfect, but it is going to help clarify a lot of the process and steps that have been unclear in the past. First of all the from states that the property is a short sale and that the … (3 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Home Inspections: The Basics & Beyond - 04/05/08 12:05 AM
Well it was raining quite a bit for my inspection today. I actually really look forward to the inspections of houses I sell in Seattle. I find that they are so educational for me and I love this part of the process. My very favorite inspector in Seattle is Richard Healy … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Make Sure Your Agent Is Technically Savvy - 04/02/08 08:15 PM
eattle real estate is hopping! Make sure that when you are buying and selling Seattle real estate you are using an agent who is tech savvy. Does your agent have eFax & Docusign? Does your agent answer their emails on the go on their smart phone? Does your agent blog their listings … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle: This is Not a Seller's Market. - 04/01/08 08:46 PM
Seattle real estate has turned interesting.
Seattle sellers can definitely sell their houses, but this is a buyer's market now - the first one Seattle has seen in a while and some things have changed.
When you get an offer from a preapproved buyer, please do take some time, but make sure that … (1 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Spring 2008 Market - Real Estate Is Out There! - 04/01/08 06:12 PM
Yesterday I drove six hours in total and went through many different bits of Washington's Spring 2008 weather. I had a bit of a coastal home emergency and also needed to let one of my lovely clients into a gorgeous home they were thinking of buying. I drove through sunshine so … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle: Do We Really Like Our Coffee? YES YES YES - 03/29/08 01:02 AM
Thinking about moving to Seattle and wondering if we really are nuts over our coffee? It is true! We are...apparently. I am usually not in want of a coffee stand because I can find on in Seattle or Seattle suburbs on many active intersection corners. All of these coffee places have … (10 comments)
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seattle buyer: Why do I like Seattle? Mild and Cool Spring! - 03/28/08 06:39 PM
As I sit here in 85 degree weather waiting for my grandparent's party to start I thought I would take a minute to reflect on why I like Seattle. My husband says that there is a mix of rain and snow right now and that it is a bit dark already. … (4 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: Townhouses - 03/26/08 12:41 PM
There are a couple different types of townhouses in Seattle and the Seattle suburbs - There are a lot of buyers out there that are very interested in townhomes so I want to touch on a couple different issues here.
Town homes can be classified as either residential or condominium depending on … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate 2008: Green Lake Townhouse Market vs. Other Residential...Townhomes in Seattle Neighborhoods - 03/24/08 12:18 PM
Seattle neighborhoods have a pretty big townhome market in some areas. Green Lake in Seattle is one of those. In some ways this has been good because it has allowed buyers to be able to afford Green Lake living when stand alone houses in Green Lake got to expensive for them. … (1 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate - Get Out There And Spruce Up Your Yard! - 03/16/08 01:28 PM
Seattle sunshine here and there....
Seattle has had a lot more sun in the last month than rain it seems, and although this weekend has been off and on sunny and rainy, I think it is a great time to get out there for spring and spruce up the yard a bit. … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: How to Get Money For a Down Payment: Tips & Savings - 03/15/08 01:31 AM
Seattle, down payments are back - here are some tips for getting that money!
This is how our parents and grandparents bought a house, and now having a down payment is a must when it comes to qualifying for a good loan! But where to find the money? Well, the first thing … (2 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate Springing Forward For 2008 - 03/10/08 02:49 PM
Seattle real estate 2008 monthly numbers are definitely down overall in a year over year comparison, but I have been so much more busy this year versus last year!
People are out there talking about real estate and I am glad about it because talking about it is so much better than listening to … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Buyers in Seattle: Tips and Tricks in Real Estate - 03/04/08 01:26 PM
Seattle real estate has so many different angles to it - I am always amused and interested to see other business models out there.
I completely respect other business models as long as everyone is operating on the up and up. I have run in to a lot of tricky buyers … (1 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: Tips For Seattle First Time Home Buyers in 2008 - 02/20/08 10:05 AM
Seattle still has an incredible real estate market in 2008, but....
It is different than it has been in the last ten years or so. Many first time home buyers like to ask their friends and family a lot of questions along the way and tend to rely at times on these … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle WA - First Time Home Buyers Basics - Listings Out There - 01/22/08 01:23 AM
How I help my Seattle WA buyers -
I can help you buy any Seattle house! One of the first questions I always get from a new home buyer and also from some seasoned ones is this:
"Can you show me any home - even if it is not listed by your company?"
My answer: … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Washington Real Estate Buyers: Here's Your Buyer Bonus!!!! - 11/24/07 06:18 PM
Seattle Washington Real Estate is Good Buy!!!
Despite, the huge rise in prices over the last few years in the Puget Sound area, Seattle real estate is still one of the most under priced markets on the West Coast. Economic growth is at every turn and people are moving here! Although … (0 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: Having a good month! - 11/13/07 09:06 PM
I have had three surprise unplanned sales in the last month...you know - the ones you didn't see coming? Aren't they the greatest?
I am seeing a definite positive wave of buyers in the Seattle, Washington area. Our prices are very good and the inventory is up so buyers have wonderful choices! I … (2 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle, Wa Real Estate: Buyers and limited service agency + this market = A bad combination? - 10/18/07 02:06 PM
I should start this by saying that I am happy to show my listings! I am a successful Realtor in the Seattle area and I expect to show my listings! It is my duty to my seller and I want to give my listings as much exposure as possible. I have had … (1 comments)
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seattle buyer: Seattle Real Estate: Some good with the bad....Investors can get some great deals right now! - 10/05/07 06:22 PM
Right now all around greater Seattle, sellers are looking for qualified buyers for their homes. I have been amazed at some of the properties that are still on the market! I have seen elevated selling office commissions combined with buyer bonuses on properties that are already reduced to well below market … (4 comments)
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