The beginning of the year is a time when many owners in the real estate industry take time to reflect and review the performance of their buildings. As active multifamily real estate brokers in the Puget Sound Region, we are exposed to the building operations of some of the most sophisticated and successful apartment operators. […]
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How Your Equity Can Grow over Time
It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.” That’s great for […]
Read moreA Majority of Consumers Say It’s a Good Time To Sell Your House
If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you’re probably looking for the best time to make your move. That means you’re likely balancing a number of factors, like your changing needs, where you’ll go when you sell, and today’s mortgage rates in order to time it just right. According to recent data, that sweet spot […]
Read moreHow Homeownership Can Bring You Joy
If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, you’re probably weighing a few different factors. The financial benefits of homeownership might be one of the reasons you want to make a purchase if you’re a renter, but the decision can also be motivated by having a place that’s uniquely your own. If you […]
Read more2022 Housing Market Forecast
Some Highlights What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are also forecasting another strong year for home sales as people move to meet their changing needs. Let’s connect so you can make your best move this year.
Read moreMyths About Today’s Housing Market
Understand the misconceptions surrounding the housing market today. Some Highlights If you’re planning to buy or sell a home today, it’s important to be aware of common misconceptions. Whether it’s timing your purchase as a buyer based on home prices and mortgage rates or knowing what to upgrade or repair before listing your house as a seller, it takes a professional to guide you through those decisions. Let’s connect […]
Read moreOn the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.
If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their homes. But why are conditions so good for sellers today? And what can you expect when you move? To help answer both of those questions, let’s turn to the data. Today, there are […]
Read moreKey Factors That Impact Affordability Today
You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, […]
Read moreMost Noticeable Landlord and Tenant Law
Vital Pieces of Landlord and Tenant Law A landlord is needed to provide a proper tenant notice before the eviction procedure can begin. He or she is under no duty to move out of a rental unit to claim it is uninhabitable. Apparently, if he or she wins the case, he will be allowed to […]
Read moreA Startling Fact about Multi Family Property Management
A Guide to Multi Family Property Management Your tenants would rather not place your relationship in danger and aren’t very likely to recommend someone they don’t know personally. Among the biggest objections, lots of people have to turn into a landlord is they don’t need to fix toilets.” Your lender will ask for sure forms […]
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