seattle real estate market: I'm Thinking About Selling My Seattle Home: Is Now a Good Time?
- 07/11/08 07:09 PM
Recently I was asked by someone who knows I am a Seattle Real Estate Agent, about whether or not is was a good time to sell her home. She was asking out of simple curiosity because of what she has been hearing in the media. I told her that if she has a reason to sell, then it could be a good time to sell if she is willing to adapt (a motivated seller) to the new Seattle real estate market. That means making sure her house is in very good shape (the best house for the price and location) and priced properly... … (10 comments)
I have 3 reasons: 1) This Aug/Sept Mortgage Meltdown has caused many loan programs (jumbo loans and alternative loan types) to either disappear or their guidelines have become tighter. While the Mortgage contraction is now loosening up, some Home Buyers are having to wait while they improve their credit score, save for a higher down payment, or save more to pay closing costs. Some Home Buyers who were planning on buying a Seattle Home this Autumn are now waiting until later (spring?) to buy a home. 2) The media reports of declining home prices in many parts of the … (0 comments)
seattle real estate market: Seattle Times annual Home Values review
- 05/21/07 01:20 PM
Yesterday, May 20th 2007, The Seattle Times published it's annual Home Values review for 2007. Their analysis reflects what Seattle Real Estate Agents have been experiencing in the trenches of the 2006 Real Estate Market in Seattle. This is very different to last years Bubble talk of a collapsing Seattle Real Estate market in 2006. The Seattle Times published in their report for single family homes, as rising 15.9% for King County. The article shows in maps of the neighborhoods, and the sales data for the map areas that support their overall findings for the 15.9% increase. It's well worth clikcking on the above link to find information on a neighborhood area you live in or are interested in (usually … (0 comments)
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Recently I was asked by someone who knows I am a Seattle Real Estate Agent, about whether or not is was a good time to sell her home. She was asking out of simple curiosity because of what she has been hearing in the media.;)
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