Blog Posts for Buyers
Insights for Home Buyers
As Vacancy Rates Rise, Seattle Rent Drops
Compared with last quarter, Seattle-area rent has DROPPED an average of $50. This headline has been dominating the news (or at least the news we...
How Much Does It Cost to Maintain Your Home?
Home maintenance isn't optional. Things break, no matter how good they seem now—and homebuyers and homeowners need to prepare for that inevitability. A surprise $1,000...
Amazon is Multiplying — And What That Means for Seattle Real Estate
Amazon just announced its plan to establish a second headquarters in a new city, and that means big things for real estate. The new headquarters...
Down Payments: 20% down or 5% down and PMI?
The down payment—especially here in Seattle—intimidates many new buyers. I'll de-mystify things a bit and show you a few options. (I'll assume you're qualified for...
How Will the Fast Ferry Affect Real Estate?
The new Bremerton fast ferry started today, and it could change the game for Seattle real estate. The trip across the Puget Sound now takes...
Of Millennials and Homes
“It’s impossible to own a home in this city.” “I’ll always rent.” “I can’t afford to buy in Seattle.” I hear this attitude often, mostly...
State of the Market: June 2017
Home prices keep rising, and buyers keep struggling. I’ve coached many clients through the arduous process of finding a home in this hyper-competitive market. It’s...
Friends and longtime clients!
Thank you so much for your continued support and referrals over the years—I’m so grateful! If there’s anything I can do for you, such as...
The Final Walkthrough Isn’t Your Victory Parade
You just signed the paperwork! At long last, yes! After all the open houses, late-night searches through listings, stressing over multiple offers and a housing shortage—at long...
Homeowner’s Insurance: The Basics
Homeowner's insurance covers four things: 1. Your Home If your home is damaged by fire, hail, lightning, hurricane, or another disaster, homeowner's insurance will give you money to repair...
Property Taxes Pay For… What Exactly?
King County’s median annual property tax payment is $3,824. What, exactly, does all that money pay for? Short answer: schools, fire protection, and transportation. Long answer: King...
5 Tax Deductions of Home-Ownership
We’ve entered tax season. I, for one, would rather have Round Two of the Holidays. But around this time each year, I often get tax-related...