Key Takeaway for your Realestate Journey If you haven’t looked at newly built homes as part of your search, you may have been cutting your pool of options by a third. Not to mention, some builders are also offering incentives like buying down mortgage rates to make it easier for buyers to get a home […]
The Real Estate Journey in Kittitas County or the Kitsap Peninsula: How Affordability and Remote Work Are Changing Where People Live
KEY TAKEAWAY: “People start to reconsider where they want to live when commute times are slashed in half or eliminated altogether. If they have a longer commute but don’t have to do it daily, they may feel like they can tolerate living farther away from their job. Or, if someone works entirely remotely, they can […]
Let’s work together so you know what buyers are looking for and what your house needs before selling. : Why Fixing Up Your House Can Help It Sell Faster~
A Key Take Away: While today’s market conditions might seem confusing or overwhelming, you don’t have to handle them alone. With a trusted expert leading you through every step, you can navigate the process with the clarity and confidence you deserve. If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know there are buyers who […]
Builders arn't overbuilding... they are "Catching Up".: Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008
Realestate Insight Takeaway for You… For the market (and home prices) to crash, there would have to be too many houses for sale, but the data doesn’t show that’s happening. Right now, there’s an undersupply, not an oversupply like the last time – and that’s true even with the inventory growth we’ve seen this year. […]
Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are: Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year~
Key Takeaway If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the […]
Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s something you may not have considered. If you’re able to buy at today’s rates and prices, it may […]
Know before you burn.: What is the Washington State Burning Guideline?
Know before you burn. Human error fires make me so mad. Such a biased statement, but as someone who’s gone through some gnarly fires within the Eastside of Washington State. via GIPHY Not fun, nor is it funny, but that gif lightened up the mood again. What is the Washington State Burning Guideline? Let’s break […]
With inventory as tight as it is today, price moderation is much more likely in upcoming months than price declines.: Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are~
Key Takeaway Many Buyer budgets are strained by higher mortgage rates, so sellers need to adjust. And that’s what’s happening right now. If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices. The bottom […]