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seattle real estate: Required Concessions on the MLS?? - 11/29/10 02:39 PM
Required Concessions on the MLS??
Who doesn't enjoy a sold property? It's gratifying, exciting, and rewarding to see all the parts come together. These "parts" are intricate though. Lending practices, buyers wanting a solid investment, sellers wanting to leave no money on the table and getitng the most out of their property. Then there are home values going up and down..and down and down.
I recently had an appraiser calling me about a sale from six months ago. She wanted to know if there were any closing costs paid by the seller or any other concessions involved in this particular sale. … (3 comments)
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seattle real estate: Seller Leaves Belongings Behind - 07/24/10 08:35 PM
Seller Leaves Belongings Behind. You've been patiently waiting to move into your new home. The day has finally arrived! You turn the key to open your new home only to find the seller's belongings left behind. And I don't mean a cool lampshade or a piece of art you could work into your decore'. I mean three queen size mattress, old cleaning products under the sink, and a broken desk. What does a buyer to do? The home is technically yours now but the seller's Realtor has promised to remove the items his client left behind.
Has this happened to you? What's … (8 comments)
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seattle real estate: Green Lake Real Estate For June 2010 - 07/02/10 09:15 PM
Green Lake's East Beach
Green Lake Real Estate For June 2010: Ah yes, July 2nd is already upon us. To most that means the 4th of July holiday right around the corner. For me, it means the end of another month = stats time!
Let's take a peak at what Green Lake Real Estate in Seattle did for June 2010. Wow! 19 homes sold just in the month of June 2010. I usually see around 12 to 15 homes per month.
The lowest = $275,000 for a lovely 2 bedroom/1 bath/640 square feet (yikes - tiny!) home.
Highest bidder went for $770,000 … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: Backyard Cottages In Seattle - 06/26/10 11:07 PM
I wrote a blog earlier about Backyard Cottages in Seattle or Detatched Dwelling Units. Since then, I've had numerous questions about them.
Whether you are considering a Backyard Cottage on your at least 4,000 square foot lot as a rental property, for an elderly family member, or a grown child you need to know the max square footage the structure can be is 800 sq ft. This includes any carport, attached garage, or storage.
You can decide to go through a contractor and architect or get a panelized or modular fabricated design. Fabricated is the fastest, and designed much like building blocks. … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: 5 Top Selling Improvements On A Budget - 06/19/10 05:45 PM
Top 5 Selling Improvements On A Budget: You should know putting a new roof or stainless steel appliances in the kitchen won't necessarily sell your home faster and you definitely won't recoup the cost.
So what does help improve our home when it's up for sale that won't cost an arm and a leg?
Number 1: CLEAN UP. I mean take your home to the next level. Hire a pro and give it a deep cleaning. Remember how great it looks and smells afterwards? Keep that up with a weekly clean (either you or a pro) and it will really pay off with first impressions. Also … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Backyard Cottages in Seattle! - 05/18/10 05:03 PM
Do you own at least 4,000 square foot lot in Seattle? Then you could have a second dwelling on your property. It's just one of many dedicated Green Building Projects in Seattle.
DADU are Detatched Accessory Dwelling Units. They're also called Backyard Cottages which sounds ... not so "detatched". Backyard Cottages is a way to give more BANG for your BUCK by emphasizing the blueprint for your lot. These create minimal waste (since they are prefabricated) as well as a short build time. Super efficient and efficient on the pocket book too. They start at $98,000.
Come see award winning designers and architects for some of the … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: FHA Accepts DocuSign - 04/08/10 04:47 PM
FHA Accepts DocuSign
Here at Cooper Jacobs RES in Seattle, WA we've been using DocuSign for our buyers and sellers for the past 18 months or so. It saves everyone time, money, paper, and trees. This news just in from the Chief Legal Officer at DocuSign:
http://www.trulia.com/blog/DocuSign/2010/04/federal_housing_administration_to_accept_docusign_for_real_estate_contracts
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seattle real estate: Wallingford Real Estate In Seattle...February Statistics - 03/04/10 12:23 PM
Wallingford Real Estate In Seattle...February Statistics
Wallingford Real Estate has been busy! Since February 1, 2010, we've had 33 properties actively on the market. And of these 33 properties, 19 are still available to YOU.
First let it to be known that the radius of Wallingford is, in general, roughed in and not necessarily fixed, but they may be thought of as Stone Way N to the west, beyond which is Fremont; Lake Union to the south; Interstate 5 to the east, beyond which is the University District; and Woodland Park and NE 60th St. to the north, beyond which is Green … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Great Schools (dot com) in Seattle - 03/03/10 10:40 PM
Great Schools (dot com) in Seattle
My new love affair (sorry walkscore.com) is getting quite a bit of attention lately. Greatschools.com is an undeniable hit! If you haven't checked it out yet, you don't know what you're missing. The best part about greatschools.com is the parents get to rate the schools they have directly been involved with in some fashion. Obviously the more ratings, the more parents approve and are willing to boost about.
Preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school in Seattle - it's all there! Public Seattle Schools, Private Schools, Special Needs, Private schools...it's there! The separate links … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Green Lake Blog: Condo Market VS Townhouse Market - 02/12/10 02:10 PM
Green Lake Blog: Condo Market VS Townhouse Market. I was curious what the latest and greatest were on the Green Lake condo vs. townhouse market. If you're in the market to buy either a condo or townhome, chances are you have your eye on both types of housing structure.
Okay, so let's look at the Green Lake CONDO conditions first:
Currently there are only 16 ACTIVE listings looking to get sold.
Ranging from $179,000 for a 1987 2 bed/2bath unit to a gleaming 2003 $639,000 unit with views. 2 bed, 2 bath, 1522 square feet of living space and just … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: January 2010 outshines January 2009 home prices: rising 3.8% in the city for King County. - 02/05/10 03:29 PM
January 2010 outshines January 2009 home prices: rising 3.8% in the city for King County. This shifts the median price from $400,000 to $415,000. Median being half the homes are lower and half the homes are higher than this figure.
According to a Seattle Times article today, people are searching for homes that are closer to the city's amenities because now homes are more affordable. They want to live closer to work, their friends, schools, and community. So buyers want the whole package and now they can take their pick from some amazing homes on the market right now.
At … (0 comments)
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seattle real estate: Small Town + A Big City = Wallingford - 01/22/10 10:46 PM
As Realtors, we have a plethora of information at our fingertips. Jazzy reports, up to the minute stats (thanks nwmls!), and graphic designers. All of these ingredients make us look good.
But I haven't come across one demographic report, one outstanding hybrid map, or one market analysis report out there which can really give you the flavor of (drum roll please) Wallingford in Seattle, Washington. To get that, you'd need to experience Wallingford feet to pavement, nose in the air. Sights, smells, schools, and symbolism are all wrapped like a gift from me to you.
Wallingford is hip. Wallingford is old. Wallingford … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: Green Lake: consistently voted one of the best neighborhoods to live in Seattle, Washington. But why? - 01/15/10 07:54 PM
Green Lake: consistently voted one of the best neighborhoods to live in Seattle, Washington. But why?
Hmm, well after living here since 1996, I can honestly say Green Lake is my lifestyle choice. And that's exactly what people look for when they search for their next home: a lifestyle that suits them.
Green Lake is an active neighborhood, and since 1905 the community has developed into what it is today: one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Seattle with sustainable home values, great schools, and so centrally located it's easy to get to where you need to go. More … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: A Peek Inside Pending Status - 01/08/10 07:05 PM
A Peek Inside Pending Status
It's a great day when our active listings transition from PENDING INSPECTION to PENDING, isn't it? Yes it most definitely is.
But what happens when you receive an unexpected call from another Realtor who noticed the change in status and asks, "can you tell me ... is it close to asking price? I'm trying to put together a CMA for another listing in that neighborhood." Silence on my end.
I know what I would do - or have done in some instances - but what would you do? What have you done? Have you ever been … (2 comments)
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seattle real estate: A Little Gem Called Maple Leaf - 01/06/10 07:43 PM
A Little Gem Called Maple Leaf sits contently just Northeast of Green Lake in the active North Seattle area. It's a quaint rural suburb community annexed from Seattle in the 1950's. There are different stories on adopting the name Maple Leaf but I still like the story of being a neighborhood so far north it's nearly to Canada.
Since I help people buy and sell homes, it's my nature to know interesting quirks about the community and a snapshot of the type of homes that are resting here. When I think of Maple Leaf, I think beautiful brick Tudor … (1 comments)
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seattle real estate: I (heart) Walkscore.com - 01/01/10 10:42 PM
I (heart) Walkscore.com and it's officially on the top of my Favorites list. Do you know where Seattle is ranked on the list? Turns out we're 6th in the nation for most walkable cities. Perks for us!
At Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services, we use this tool 24/7. And good news for all of us! Walkscore has added public transit in the mix. Yep! You can really get a true sense of how centrally located each neighborhood is in Seattle...or anywhere else for that matter.
Algorithms is the way they measure amenities to an address. The closer the amenities (under 1 mile to subject property), the higher the score.
There are other important criteria that … (4 comments)
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Molly A. Cartwright
Seattle,
WA
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