Buying a Home in Auburn WA | Auburn WA Real Estate - 02/29/12 11:36 AM
Auburn WA Real Estate | Home Buying in Auburn WA
Home Buying: When is the Best Time to buy a home in Auburn WA?
One of the questions we are asked most often is, “when will be the right time to think about buying a home in Auburn, WA?
The answer is right now, if possible, but let’s expand on that a little further.
One of the main concerns of those looking to buy a property is what might happen to house prices. Let’s face it; nobody wants to invest in such an expensive asset if it … (1 comments)
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Auburn WA Real Estate 2012 Market Trend - Standard Sales vs Distressed Sales - 02/28/12 02:31 PM
In today's Auburn real estate market the trend is to have 3 types of homes to choose from, no not split level, ranch or two-story but, standard, short sale or bank owned. I am sure the Auburn buying public would like to see how many of each product have sold over the last 13 almost 14 months. In the graph below you can see what has sold as a standard sale, a short sale and a bank owned property. Currently about 37 - 42 percent of homes are owned and sold by banks. These homes have been foreclosed on … (1 comments)
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7 Ways to Boost Your Auburn WA Home’s Value | Auburn WA Real Estate - 02/26/12 04:39 PM
7 Ways to Boost Your Auburn WA Home’s Value | Auburn WA Real Estate
If you’re putting your Auburn home up for sale, you may be wondering which improvements will maximize the value of your property. Here are some of the most cost-effective improvements you can make – giving you the most bang for your home-improvement buck!
1 – Refinishing your hard wood floor or replacing worn tile can add thousands to your Auburn WA home’s bottom line. These improvements are especially cost effective if you rent the necessary equipment and do the labor yourself.
2 – Storage … (2 comments)
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Poulsbo WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012 - 02/26/12 03:54 PM
Poulsbo WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012
During the month of January there were 9 homes that sold in Poulsbo, Washington. that is a decrease of 18 homes from December – ouch! These homes all have the city listed as Poulsbo in their address. If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can get the information to you. These Poulsbo WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents and escrow … (0 comments)
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Port Orchard Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012 - 02/26/12 03:15 PM
Port Orchard Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012
During the month of January there were 37 homes that sold in Port Orchard, Washington. These homes all have the city listed as Port Orchard. If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can get the information to you. These Port Orchard WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents prepared by escrow for the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted … (0 comments)
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Kent WA Real Estate | Market Trend | January 2012 - 02/25/12 01:05 PM
Welcome to the year 2012! I am calling a Buyer's market in Kent WA. It's all about supply and demand with any type of product and a house is no different. Currently in Kent WA there are 407 homes on the market, 67 homes pending their inspection and 157 homes that are pending having already had their inspections. These 67 homes will most likely close and ownership transfer in the next 30-90 days. In January 43 of those 157 went pending with 9 pending inspection and 12 pending SS. There are a total of 69 homes currently in the SS pending … (1 comments)
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Prepare Your Auburn Home For Sale | 3 Ways to Reduce Property Repair Costs - 02/25/12 10:34 AM
Prepare Your Auburn Home For Sale | 3 Ways to Reduce Property Repair Costs
Prior to listing your home on the market for sale you must make sure it is in tip-top shape. We all know that property repair costs can really do damage to our bank account.
One of the best ways to keep costs down on real estate repairs is to do the work and maintenance yourself. That works … unless you don’t have the time or necessary skills. In those cases, you’ll have to hire someone to do the work.
Here’s how to do … (0 comments)
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Auburn WA Real Estate 2012 Market Trends | Homes Sold Increase - 02/24/12 04:37 PM
With the start of the new year everyone's thoughts are to what the Auburn WA Real Estate holds. Auburn WA real estate market has started out stronger than Jan 2011 with a Jan 2012 homes sold count of 59 compared to 46 in Jan 2011 the year has started out with a 28.261 increase Jan 2011 vs Jan 2012. As the months close out it will be interesting if we will continue to see this trend.
The chart below will show the comparisons by month. Check back monthly to find out if the trend continues.
Check out this … (2 comments)
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Covington WA Real Estate | Seller's Market - 02/23/12 08:16 PM
Welcome to the year 2012! I am calling a Seller's market in Covington WA. It's all about supply and demand with any type of product and a house is no different. Currently in Covington there are 82 homes on the market, 10 homes pending their inspection and 28 homes that are pending having already had their inspections. These 28 homes will most likely close and ownership transfer in the next 30-90 days.
In January there were 23 homes sold in Covington. Now remember these figures are only for homes that are in the Covington City Limits. No homes out in … (9 comments)
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Auburn WA Real Estate | 2012 Homes Sold Trend - 02/22/12 05:12 PM
Welcome to the year 2012! What does the real estate market in Auburn WA have in store for Auburn area home sellers and buyers this year? What is the market trend going to be here locally? What is a market trend anyway?
Definition of 'Trend' The general direction of a market or of the price of an asset. Trends can vary in length from short, to intermediate, to long term. If you can identify a trend, it can be highly profitable, because you will be able to trade with the trend. Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/trend.asp#ixzz1nA8gS67B
With the year barely started … (3 comments)
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Preparing Your Auburn Home with Buyer Eyes [step four] Bathrooms - 02/21/12 08:28 AM
Auburn home buyers understand the cost of updating a bathroom when looking for a home to buy. With this in mind you must be sure your bathrooms look their best when you decide to put your Auburn home on the market. Bathrooms must be that supporting actor right behind the kitchen.
It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright and smell fresh.
Install all new decor - shower curtain, blinds/curtains, rugs, towels. Fresh coat of paint on walls and ceiling. Make sure fan works and is quiet Polish all fixtures. Install highest possible watt light bulbs. Hang bright, fresh towels … (2 comments)
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Silverdale WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012 - 02/20/12 11:19 AM
Silverdale WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012 During the month of January there were 13 homes that sold in Silverdale, Washington. These homes all have the city listed as Silverdale. If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can get the information to you. These Silverdale WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there … (1 comments)
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Pricing Your Port Orchard Home to Sell - 02/19/12 01:28 PM
Pricing Your Port Orchard Home to Sell Pricing Your Port Orchard A Home To Sell – Making Smart Decisions In A Buyer’s Market
In the process of selling your Port Orchard home, the single most important item to address is pricing. Pricing your Port Orchard home has several factors which must be addressed in order for the outcome to result in successfully attracting a buyer. This is especially true due to the fact that most local markets are experiencing what is termed a “buyer’s market.”
A “buyer’s market” is, in simple terms, one in which there are more homes for sale … (0 comments)
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Orting WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012 - 02/18/12 02:08 PM
During the month of January there were 17 homes that sold in Orting. These Orting homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents and escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Pierce County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!
If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the Escrow Association of Washington site. … (2 comments)
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Preparing Your Auburn Home with Buyer Eyes [step three] The Kitchen - 02/18/12 01:41 PM
The kitchen is often the most important room in the house, some call it the heart of the home. Make it bright and attractive.
Gone are the days where the kitchen is hidden in back of the house. Here in the Pacific Northwest the home style switched to an open plan concept which brought the kitchen into the spotlight.
Often the kitchen and family room are in the middle of the home and usually within view to all the other lower level rooms. With this much visibility the kitchen needs to be in tip top shape.
It … (4 comments)
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Preparing Your Auburn Home with Buyer Eyes [step two] The Front Door - 02/17/12 07:44 PM
Preparing your Auburn home with Buyer eyes.
Step Two:
While the real estate broker is pulling the key out of the key box the buyer is usually standing there waiting to be let in, standing there right in front of the door.
Usually the first thing a buyer looks at closely is the front door.
Put new paint on the front door. Make sure the frame has fresh paint A new entry handle that is of the current style can transform an older door. Depending on the style of home a brass or stainless kick plate … (3 comments)
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Friday Foto : Celebrate President Washington's Birthday - or President's Day - 02/17/12 06:32 PM
Washington DC is my favorite city in the country. I have been only twice and will of course can't wait till I go again. I think sometime this next summer. This photo was taken in November of 2010 right before I said goodbye to my husband who was off to Afghanistan that December. We drove up from North Carolina and stayed at the Hilton right downtown so we could walk everywhere. This is of course the Washington Monument.
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Preparing Your Auburn Home with Buyer Eyes [step one] - 02/17/12 05:22 PM
Preparing your Auburn home with Buyer eyes.
Step one:
Before you put your Auburn home on the market you must take the effort into repairing and cleaning your Auburn home so that you will be able to enjoy a fast sale at the best possible price.
As Auburn home buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly. Paint your Auburn house – this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor. (even just the trim will be a huge positive impression) Yard – Remove all toys, garbage cans, garden tools and other … (0 comments)
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Auburn WA Real Estate | Making the Most of a Buyer's Market - 02/16/12 10:38 AM
Auburn WA Real Estate | Making the Most of a Buyer’s Market
Don’t Wait If You Find the Right House
There is a lot of hesitation in a buyers’ market because buyers often get scared that prices will keep going down and they will miss out on better deals, or that they will experience negative equity. While those scenarios could happen, the truth is that it is impossible to predict whether the market will keep falling and there is even a chance that prices might start to rise before you find the “right” deal.
The best plan is to … (0 comments)
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Auburn WA Real Estate | Mortgage Costs to Watch out For - 02/15/12 07:14 PM
Auburn WA Real Estate | Mortgage Costs to Watch Out For Mortgage Costs to Watch Out For when purchasing a Home in Auburn, WA
Faced with plunging property values and rising defaults, lenders are charging borrowers higher mortgage rates and adding fees. Not all of these added costs are set in stone, however.
If you’re looking for a loan, vigilant shopping and a little haggling can go a long way toward landing a better deal. Yes, some closing costs are negotiable or removable all together. You will want to make sure your Homefront Realty buyer’s agent looks over your good faith … (1 comments)
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Homeowner Warranty | What are they? | Do you need one? - 02/15/12 06:06 PM
Homeowner Warranty | What are they? | Do you need one? Homeowner Warranty: What are they and do you really need one? A home warranty is not much different from a warranty you might have on your car, your computer or your home theater system. A warranty on your home usually covers all of your home’s major mechanical systems, including hot tubs, pools, wells, septic tanks and all of your appliances. Some policies even cover the roof of your home and almost anything else you’d like to include, as long as it’s specified in the policy.
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No Communication - This is Why - Thank You - USMC and USN - 02/12/12 11:44 PM
For a little over a week Jay was not able to call or text because he was out on the USS San Antonio, along with about 20,000 Marines and Sailors up and down the East Coast from Virginia to North Carolina. They were all participating in the exercise Bold Alligator. I was able to see what it was like by following the Navy Facebook page and reading articles from Marine.mil and some east coast newspapers.
He took some of his own photos but after being out for 10 days he is catching up on some much needed sleep since he got … (0 comments)
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Bremerton WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012 - 02/12/12 11:30 PM
Originally Posted at: Homefront Realty
Bremerton WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012
During the month of January there were 41 homes that sold in Bremerton. [zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337]. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents and escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!
If you want to learn … (0 comments)
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Home Maintenance - Let the Robots do it! - 02/12/12 01:29 AM
Home Maintenance. Gutter Cleaning. I hate to clean my gutters but I know that it is a very important part of home maintenance and very important for my roof and siding. I know I could hire someone and I have before and I was either left with the Wow! that was expensive or Wow! that was cheap and never received the kind of service I thought I should have.
So a couple of times a year I drag out my ladder and do what I can. When my husband is home he does a better job because he can … (3 comments)
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What color is your Front Door? - 02/11/12 05:10 PM
I was watching an episode of some show on HGTV (don't shoot me) and as the buyers were walking through the front door they mentioned how they like it. It was of course a red door. Don't know how red front doors became so popular (probably because its bold), but this front door was hideous. Sure it was red but the paint job was a bit to be desired.
We all know the front door is a first impression and should be at its best. I have had white doors on every home I have ever owned but one and that … (16 comments)
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Kitsap County Market Data Last 12 Months - 02/11/12 04:06 PM
Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data - Last 12 Months.
Here is the real estate market data for the year for all of Kitsap County. You can see the year that was 2011 and then compare January 2011 to January 2012.
This first chart shows you the Sold Properties by month in Kitsap County Looks like we started the year slow and then ended on a higher note, but then again started 2012 slow.
This next chart shows what the median sold price by month was for Kitsap County. Prices seemed to stay semi steady but look at the drop … (1 comments)
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I could be a home hoarder! - 02/09/12 03:11 AM
I do love showing homes to buyers in any area of Puget Sound. This last week I showed in Poulsbo, Maple Valley, Port Orchard and Covington. I always find homes that I would love to purchase. Homes that I can see the vision for and homes that I would love to live in. Its a good thing that I just can't buy a bunch of homes because I am afraid I would be a home hoarder! Yeah, I watch that show!
My favorite house last week was in Maple Valley. I am sure the reason is because one of my … (3 comments)
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Closing and Possession | Real Estate Contract | Covington WA Real Estate - 02/08/12 08:51 PM
Closing and Possession | Real Estate Contract | Covington WA Real Estate What does closing a real estate contract in Washington mean? When is closing? Where is closing? Do I receive my keys at closing? When can I move into my home?
These are several questions that many buyers in Covington ask. When is closing and when do I get my keys. Closing and possession can be totally different items or can be identical items depending on what your contract says.
First lets look at what the definition of closing is when using the NWMLS Form 21 Purchase and Sale Agreement.
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My Favorite Super Bowl Ad - Act of Valor - Coming Feb 24, 2012 - 02/05/12 10:28 PM
I know there were a ton of funny ads shown during the Super Bowl but this one hits a little close to home. No my husband isn't a Navy Seal, but he is a United States Navy Sailor - the Leading Chief Petty Officer for 1st Battalion 10th Marines back from Afghanistan 6 months and out training in the Atlantic somewhere today.
I just wish I would be able to see this movie when it comes out. I want to see it with Jay, but he will be out training again - somewhere - I can't remember where, just know he … (4 comments)
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University Place WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012 - 02/05/12 10:15 PM
During the month of January there were 12 homes that sold in University Place. These University Place homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents and escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Pierce County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!
If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the Escrow Association of … (4 comments)
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Sumner WA Real Estate | Homes Sold January 2012 - 02/05/12 08:32 PM
During the month of January there were 11 homes that sold in Sumner. These Sumner homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents and escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Pierce County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!
If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the Escrow Association of Washington site. … (0 comments)
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2012 Big Jumpstart Blog Challenge - The End! - 02/01/12 12:23 PM
I have to say that I did enjoy this contest! After participating in the December contest and not this contest I think I am back into the swing of blogging more. So today I am writing my 21st blog post and it is one of the "freebies" so I can write about anything that I want to.
So I would like to share a little trick I use on my posts when I write a series or enter a contest. The secret to the following is one simple item I use and that is a simple tag. I use one tag … (4 comments)
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