Sometimes it Takes a Village to Sell A Home - 04/30/08 02:26 PM
I didn't have a blog back when this all happened but I wanted to share the story to demonstrate how important it is to work with a great team of professionals and give long overdue credit where credit is due. Late last year I was working with a great couple. First … (4 comments)
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Beautiful Queen Anne View Condo - 04/27/08 08:02 PM
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Lowest Gas Prices in Seattle - 04/27/08 05:36 PM
Everyone is sick an tired of paying too much for gas prices. For some of us who virtually live in our cars, there is no getting around it. I just came back from the gas station and payed over $40 to fill my tank. Ouch! So I got on the web … (1 comments)
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Customize your Soda - 04/27/08 02:24 PM
Here is a great idea for anyone who likes soda. Jones Soda of Seattle, WA. allows you to print your own label. You pick the picture and for $29.99 + shipping, they will send you a 12 pack. They have lots of great flavors too. Any time you are having an event … (17 comments)
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Where Does Your City Rank? - 04/24/08 06:29 PM
Every time I discover a great web site I like to share it. I was browsing and stumbled across Sperling's Best Places. It is a fantastic resource for all kinds of information about hundreds of metropolitan areas all over the country. They also host dozens of surveys for the best of … (2 comments)
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What is Going on in Seattle's Mortgage Industry? - 04/24/08 12:55 PM
On of the most frequent questions I get from clients is about the current state of the mortgage industry. I have the general impression that there is an understanding that the industry has fallen on hard times but not a good understanding of why or when it might end. So here … (0 comments)
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Free Seattle Home Report - 04/23/08 06:16 PM
Free April 2008 Report On Seattle Home Prices If you're curious about what your Seattle home may be worth? Here's an easy way to find out what homes like yours are selling for in today's market. Get a free report with up-to-the-minute statistics based on all the homes sold in your neighborhood over the last six months … (0 comments)
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Seattle Home Sale Update - 04/23/08 12:59 PM
Seattle continues to buck the national trend. While we have seen a downturn in home sale activity, prices have not depreciated very much. as we head into the busy buying season, inventory is returning to normal as well. The following graphs offer a glimpse of what has transpired over the past … (0 comments)
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Phinney Ridge Homes for Sale, Seattle (Report) - 04/22/08 10:53 AM
This information was current as of April 22, 2008.
Single family homes in Phinney Ridge are still demanding attention. Unlike many neighborhoods in Seattle, Phinney Ridge has not become a buyer's market. Things are still ballanced in that neighborhood despite time on market being up significantly over last summer.
Condominiums show a … (0 comments)
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Green Home Resources for Seattle - 04/21/08 05:34 PM
I read an article today stating that 71% of adults in a recent survey are interested in green technology. The article was printed in Realty Times and was a summary of a survey called the 2007 National Technology Readiness Survey, undertaken by the University of Maryland. Among other things the survey … (2 comments)
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Admiral Homes for Sale Data (Seattle) - 04/20/08 11:09 PM
The following information was current as of April 20th, 2008. Neighborhoods included in this report are Admiral, North Admiral and Belvedere.The Admiral neighborhood continues to be a hidden jewel in Seattle's crown. Just a few minutes from downtown, yet is has the great feel of a quiet suburban neighborhood. In recent … (0 comments)
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Two Fun Things To Add To Your Blog - 04/16/08 06:01 PM
Newbies,
I have been blogging for less then a month and it seems like every day I find new great stuff to add to my blog. Here are two of the latest that I have added.
There is more then one site that will allow you to do this for … (28 comments)
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Bryant Home for Sale (Seattle) - 04/16/08 02:10 PM
As a residential real estate specialist, my focus is on finding and selling first and second homes all over the Seattle area. If you are in the market for a home or looking to sell your existing home and need help, please don't hesitate to call, click or e-mail me. … (3 comments)
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I want to buy a home. Now What? - 04/15/08 08:53 PM
So you think you want to buy your first home? Congratulations. Now what? The prospect of purchasing a home can be overwhelming. Take a deep breath. It doesn't have to be so difficult. The first thing to remember when you are first getting started is that at this point in the … (0 comments)
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Maple Leaf Seattle Homes for Sale (Report) - 04/15/08 03:54 PM
The following information was current as of April 15th, 2008.
Maple Leaf continues along the trend with much of the northeast region of Seattleand is still in good shape. While many neighborhoods are squarely in favor of buyers, Maple Leaf is still balanced. In fact if my office is nay indication, there … (1 comments)
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How to Multitask your Obsessions (funny) - 04/15/08 12:43 PM
I needed to share this although I am not exactly sure why or how it will be received. I hope you all get the chuckle out of it I intended. So recently, I injured my shoulder and can't go to the gym. I have a stationary bike at home, but it … (10 comments)
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Queen Anne Homes for Sale Report - 04/14/08 03:35 PM
This information was current as of April 14th, 2008. Really interesting trend here. There is a marked difference between the 98119 and 98109 zip code areas. 98109 is experiencing a clear buyers market while 98119 is ballanced for both single family homes and condos. There is typiclaly a difference between the … (0 comments)
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Pre-inspection Ethics Question - 04/14/08 01:35 PM
I know how all real estate agents love to debate these sorts of things, so here is one for you to chew on. It never occurred to me that this was an issue, but apparently it is, and with some interesting views on both sides. If you are doing a pre-inspection … (10 comments)
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Magnolia Homes for Sale Report - 04/13/08 07:27 PM
The following information was current as of April 13, 2008. Magnolia is following the trend of the rest of Seattle. Condos are easier for buyers to negotiate. The time on market may surprise some, but is very typical of what is going on in the rest of Seattle. With interest rates … (0 comments)
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Green Lake Homes For Sale Update - 04/13/08 04:28 PM
The following information was current as of April 13th, 2008. Green Lake continues to be one of the most saught after neighborhoods in Seattle. Its beauty and proximity continues to keep it a hotter area then other many other neighborhoods. Still, just like the rest of Seattle, buyers have more leverage … (3 comments)
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Ballard Homes For Sale Update - 04/13/08 03:23 PM
The following information was current as of April 13th 2008. Included in the report are all homes listed as being in Ballard, Loyal Heights, Sunset Hill and Crown Hill. There is a marked difference between condominiums and single family homes in Ballard. Due in large part to the building lof … (0 comments)
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Reflections on my First Three Weeks on AR - 04/12/08 03:24 PM
Tomorrow is the three week anniversary of my joining Active Rain, so I thought I would take a second to reflect on what I learned and say a big thanks to just some of the people who have been such a huge help. For the first two weeks I committed … (13 comments)
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Why Move to Seattle? - 04/09/08 06:31 PM
Technorati Profile Here are my top ten reasons why Seattle is my favorite town.10. Every neighborhood has its own personality. From hip and trendy Capital Hill, Freemont and Belltown, to quiet suburban Magnolia, Admiral and Wedgwood. No matter what your personality, you can find a neighborhood where you'll feel right at … (2 comments)
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Inspection Response. How Much Do You Share? - 04/07/08 04:01 PM
An interesting debate surfaced last week at my office and I thought I would throw it out to the Active Rain community. When you are representing a buyer and have just completed an inspection, how much information from the inspection report do you share with the seller and listing agent? Some, … (7 comments)
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Seattle Median Home Prices For The Last Four Years (Chart) - 04/06/08 03:43 PM
With all the media would have us believe the sky is falling, I like to stick to the numbers. Real estate is a very region specific market, and not everywhere has fallen off the map. Seattle remains one of the hottest markets in the country. The chart bellow shows home prices over … (0 comments)
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A Little Inspiration for a Down Market - 04/05/08 03:56 PM
While the current market has a lot of us scratching our heads and have even caused many to leave the industry, I thought it might be a good time to break out a favorite of mine. I love this poem and think a lot of it applies right now to what … (11 comments)
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Key Box Etiquette - 04/04/08 01:52 PM
I don't beg often, but I think this is worth it. For those agents who work in areas that have condos please, please, please go out and invest in a few id tags for you lock boxes. It is really painful to be out previewing with a client and you come … (1 comments)
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Aktive Rane? - 04/03/08 11:12 AM
This entry isn't going to rock anyone's world, but I had to comment. I was writing a response to another members blog and when I spell checked it I discovered that the words "blog" and "blogging" show up as misspellings on the active rain spell checker. Ironical? Not unlike the spell checker for … (6 comments)
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Home Sale Preparation vol. 1 - 04/02/08 01:57 PM
I thought I might throw out a few of my favorite tips for preparing a home for sale. In my experience, home owners go a little crazy when it comes to preparing their house. There are many relatively cheap things that you can do to make your house more attractive. I … (2 comments)
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My Caffeine Addiction - 04/01/08 03:54 PM
Hi, my name is Rob and I am a caffeine addict. It has been...about 30 seconds since my last fix. I know how cliche this is, for a Seattle professional to talk about all the caffeine they consume, but its true. Evey year at about this time I force myself to … (6 comments)
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