buyers: View Homes in Longview WA - This Bunker Hill Beauty is Pending
- 09/22/18 09:37 AM
We are representing the buyers in this transaction. It has made it through the inspection phase, and since our clients have very strong financials, we expect smooth sailing to closing. This particular couple had specific criteria - a huge shop, usable acreage, a home for aging-in-place, and room for visiting children and grandchildren. It's a familiar wish list for our ViewHomes of Clark County™ clients.
The 3136 SF home has been meticulously maintained. As the listing description promises, " Incredible and expansive views of the Columbia River. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets year-round. Bald eagles and hawks soar overhead. Watch ships and tugboats. Tranquility at its best!"
Enjoying Nature as Neighbors™ and "elbow … (12 comments)
buyers: What Questions Do You Ask Before Agreeing to Work with Buyers?
- 04/01/15 01:52 AM
Pre-Qualification Questions for Buyers Our team at The Carl Group works with both buyers and sellers. Primarily, I am a listing agent for the team, but do work with select buyers who fall within our niche of Baby Boomers and Multi-generational households. However, before I spend time helping anyone find their next home, it's important to ask a few questions to ensure we don't end up wasting each others time. At the top of the list - What are your primary goals with this move? And, do you have a specific time-frame for moving into your next home? If they have the motivation and an end … (105 comments)
buyers: Washington State's Home Advantage Loan - Down payment assistance
- 11/04/13 11:40 PM
Washington State's Home Advantage Loan - Down payment assistance. Let’s face it , it’s getting more and more difficult to save money. If you’re in that situation, but can afford to pay mortgage and insurance payments, as well as the costs of home ownership, listen up. We have a special financing option in our state. The Housing Finance Commission has a program call the Home Advantage. Eligible buyers can qualify for a loan for up to 4.00% ( of total loan) in down payment assistance. Eligibility requirements for Washington’s Home Advantage loan. To be eligible for Home Advantage, you must not exceed an annual … (6 comments)
buyers: New Construction - Spec homes and non-refundable deposits
- 10/18/13 12:26 AM
New Construction - Spec homes and non-refundable deposits. Some buyers expect a custom building experience when purchasing a spec home. In most cases, a few changes can be made, normally within the material selection choices being used by the builder. Keep in mind, limiting those options help to keep the costs down. As the name suggests, a spec home is built on speculation. The construction company builds a home with a floor plan, and features, that it believes will appeal to the most buyers. Depending upon the level of completion, buyers do have some options. For example, in a neighborhood that I’m … (48 comments)
buyers: Nosy Neighbor Crashes Showing in Downtown Vancouver
- 08/29/12 02:09 AM
Recently, while showing a vintage home in downtown Vancouver, a nosy neighbor came to the door and asked me to show her the house. I was rather surprised as she walked in - pushing her way past my buyers. Naturally, I stepped in front of her, and explained that this was not a good time to show her the home. Her response also surprised me, “Well, you should at least have a flyer box out in the yard with photos and the price.”Apparently, she neglected to read the listing agent’s name, clearly a male. Therefore, I explained that I was not … (55 comments)
buyers: Clark County Home Sales On the Upswing - Inspite of the Nightly News
- 09/22/11 05:33 AM
Clark County home sales were on the upswing in August for the second month in a row. You'd never know it watching the nightly news. For some reason, they're fixated on doom and gloom. Maybe they're setting the stage for Halloween - whatever.
For the rest of us, the reality looks a bit different. In Clark County, first time home buyers have been locking in low interest rates and finding great values too in starter homes. It's a winning combination - and some think, a chance of a lifetime.
According to Riley & Marks, Inc., 511 houses were sold … (3 comments)
buyers: Sometimes as a Realtor, you just have to put your foot down!
- 09/19/11 07:19 AM
I have clients ( a younger couple) who have already moved out of their now "pending" house. Their early departure was my suggestion because their home was set up in a very "child-centric" manner. For example, the large master-on-the-main bedroom was filled with family room furniture and used as a toy room. And sure enough, as soon as we "opened" up the house, we got several offers, hence the pending status.
The buyers are now concerned because my sellers have left behind tons of items in the garage. Their agent has expressed a desire to see some progress soon … (60 comments)
We all know it’s a buyer's market. There are lots and lots of houses to choose from. And, chances are most of them are filled with sweet memories that can't be seen by the naked eye. After all, our stories start at home, let's remember to be quietly respectful. Recently, I thought about a few of the memories of my past homes. The dining room and table that served as the centerpiece for many birthdays. The dining room and table that served as a centerpiece for many homework assignments. … (34 comments)
Debb Janes and Bernie Stea have been a real estate team for over a decade in Clark County, WA, where they specialize in ViewHomes™, family estates, multi-generational living, and homes with large lots or acreage.
We are representing the buyers in this transaction. It has made it through the inspection phase, and since our clients have very strong financials, we expect smooth sailing to closing. This particular couple had specific criteria - a huge shop, usable acreage, a home for aging-in-place, and room for visiting children and grandchildren. It's a familiar wish list for our ViewHomes of Clark County™ clients. 
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