tacoma: Now contributing real estate related stories to the Suburban Times serving UP, DuPont, Lakewood, Fircrest, and Steilacoom.
- 01/02/09 07:05 PM
New real estate column My name is Steve Sloboda. I work with clients all around the service area of this publication and live in Lakewood. I'm Associate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/Paragon Co. in the University Place office. From this point forward I plan to contribute real estate related stories, statistics, and opinions a couple times per month. As this develops I welcome your feedback, suggestions, and questions. Please feel free to visit my website at www.stevesloboda.com to learn more about my business and to contact me direct. Now that the introductions are over, let's get to the bones of my … (0 comments)
tacoma: Buy a Home Now?
- 01/02/09 06:57 PM
Buy a Home Now? By Steve Sloboda for The Suburban Times Why Buy a Home Now? Let me share some reasons that make sense: First, there is no doubt that the local real estate market has adjusted dramatically. This adjustment is very favorable for Buyers. Earlier this year there was still some denial from Sellers (and the real estate industry) that prices were coming down and inventory was increasing. That mindset led to a continuation of higher asking prices. As sellers have lingered on the market their motivation to sell has increased and they have realized that their asking price points … (0 comments)
tacoma: Maximize Equity in Your Home as Seen In the Tacoma News Tribune
- 01/02/09 06:54 PM
Maximize equity in your home! By Steve Sloboda Home equity is the value you own in your home. If you have a mortgage, equity is simply the value of your home (determined by market price) minus the amount you owe. As the value of your home increases or as you pay off your mortgage, your equity grows. Let's focus on what you can do to raise the value of your home and, therefore, maximize its equity. A good place to start is in the original home search. Being an informed purchaser can increase potential. Look for homes in "up-and-coming" neighborhoods near … (1 comments)
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