Seattle Home Seller Disclosure: Does a Seller need to Disclose a Murder? - 07/31/08 05:00 PM
I read a recent blog post from an agent in Oregon (And someone was murdered in my garage.), stating that she had found a home for her client, but that several months after closing the client discovered that the house had been the site of a murder. Her client no longer … (1 comments)
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Best Places to Eat in Seattle - 07/25/08 05:10 PM
Seattleite's love to eat out and thank goodness we have so many great choices to do so. But if you are like me you sometimes find yourself in the rut of going to the same places over and over. Well, if you are looking for a new place to … (8 comments)
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Helping out at West Seattle House Fire - 07/25/08 11:09 AM
What a weird night. My friends and I were playing volleyball on Alki when I noticed flames on the deck of a house nearby. Feel free to read the rest. Thanks to all the neighbors who helped. It was great to see all the neighbors and strangers pitching in to help … (5 comments)
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Good News For Seattle Housing Market? - 07/22/08 04:30 PM
With all the doom and gloom that the media has shared regarding the housing market, I wanted to add a ray of sunshine. I sincerely believe that things are headed in the right direction. But don't take my word for it. Here are the numbers.
First of all, here is a chart … (1 comments)
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Seattle Home Buyer's Web Resources - WalkScore.com - 07/21/08 04:24 PM
As always I am scouring the internet to find the best resources for buyers and seller's in Seattle. Here is one of my favorite web sites for buyer's. It's called WalkScore.com. From the main page you can type in any address and it will populate a map showing all the neighborhood … (1 comments)
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What is an Escrow? - 07/19/08 11:07 PM
What is an Escrow?
An escrow is a system of document transfer in which documents and funds are entrusted to an impartial third party, the escrow closer, until all conditions in a contract are met. When the conditions are met, the escrow closer releases the entrusted documents and funds.
Why … (1 comments)
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Real Estate Agents Are Partially Responsible for the Mortgage Mess! A Rebuttal - 07/16/08 03:44 PM
It is rare that I read another agent's blog post and feel the need to respond, but I can't let this one go. I read Lenn Harley's IT'S A MORTGAGE MESS, NOT A REAL ESTATE MESS. A DEFENSE OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS and I have to respond. Let me first say that … (3 comments)
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What is Title Insuracnce and Why Do I Need It? - 07/15/08 05:41 PM
Title insurance is a confusing part of the purchase of a new home. Here are some of the most common questions about title insurance and why it is so important. Thanks to my friends at Commonwealth for helping me put this together.
What is Title … (0 comments)
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Great Driving Directions Resource for Seattle Home Buyer's - 07/13/08 05:21 PM
Hey Seattle! Are you in the market for a home? If so, chances are you spend part of your weekends driving around going to open houses or doing drive bys of houses on the market. You probably make a list of addresses and head out the door. I am sure … (0 comments)
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Wedgwood Art Festival Saturday 7/19/08 - 07/12/08 04:34 PM
For the third year in a row, Wedgwood is hosting an Art Festival. Come on out and see what local artist have been up to. The festival is taking place in the heart of Wedgwood. Local artists will be showing off their paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more. Have a bite … (0 comments)
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How Much Will I Need To Pay In Closing Costs? - 07/12/08 12:05 PM
Buyer's often wonder what kind of closing costs they will need to pay at closing. Not including the fees that your bank will charge, here is an estimate of which closing costs a buyer is responsible for and an estimate of how much you will need to pay. Keep in mind … (2 comments)
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What is Earnest Money and How Much Should I Offer? - 07/11/08 04:59 PM
This is one of the most common questions I hear from my buyers, so here is what you need to know:
Earnest money is one of the terms you and your agent will need to decide on, when you are making an offer on a home. It is very much what … (1 comments)
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Median Home Prices for Northeast Seattle - 07/10/08 04:34 PM
Hey Northeast Seattle. Worried about falling home prices? Have no fear. As the chart below shows, housing prices are doing just fine here. Even with gas prices near record highs and fears of a recession, Northeast Seattle appears to be bullet proof. Definitely longer market times, but prices are strong.
If … (0 comments)
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How Long Will it Take to Sell My Home? - 07/04/08 05:55 PM
Northeast Seattle - Wondering how long it might take to sell your home? Well every situation is different, but here is a graph showing how long it has taken on average to sell a home in all of Northeast Seattle over the past 15 months. As you can see we have … (1 comments)
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Top 5 Best House Values in Northeast Seattle - 07/04/08 04:13 PM
If you are wondering what are the best house values available right now, here they are. With the exception of townhouses, these five homes are currently listed below all other homes in Northeast Seattle. Communities like Lake City, Meadowbrook, Maple Leaf and Pinehurst tend to offer better values then neighborhoods like … (0 comments)
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What is the Best Closing Gift you ever Gave a Client? - 07/03/08 06:01 PM
I posed this question on Trulia and it continues to get responses even several months after the initial response. I figured with so many more agents on AR I would throw out the question here and see what you all had to say. My goal is to create a great resource … (15 comments)
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Sixth Annual Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema 07/12/08 - 07/03/08 05:27 PM
Each year neighbors, businesses and civic organizations of Wedgwood get together to have a night of fun, film and community. This year Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema will show Bend it Like Beckham. The festivities start at 7:30. There will be food, fun, and freebies. As the sun sets, we will kick of … (0 comments)
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Olympic Hills Homes for Sale - 07/01/08 10:02 PM
Just south of Shoreline between 15th Ave NE and Lake City Way sits the little pocket of Seattle known as Olympic Hills. For those of you searching for bargains, this could be the neighborhood for you. Home in Olympic Hills are priced on average more reasonably then the rest of Northeast Seattle. … (0 comments)
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Ravenna Homes for Sale - 07/01/08 04:39 PM
Looking for a home in NE Seattle? Don't overlook Ravenna. It is a great neighborhood, with a slightly better price point then some other Northeast Seattle neighborhoods. Here are the numbers for what is currently available. Notice that Ravenna is actually seeing a Seller's market. How many neighborhoods is … (0 comments)
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