March 2014

Waiting to buy a home? You can no longer afford to do so!

The housing market has turned a corner. Two years of solid appreciation in the Seattle area shows that to be true. In addition, the Federal Government is easing their support for the bond market, so the ability to get a loan at a discounted rate is coming to an end. Here is the change seen on the Eastside from 2012 to 2013: What will waiting cost you in 2014? If we take a conservative look at value...

Is King County Real Estate Still a Good Investment?

Yes, in fact it is one of the best investments you can make! The graphic above is based upon national numbers, here is what King County looks like: Residential Median Price in 2000 = $250,000 Residential Median Price in 2013 = $415,000 Total Increase = 66% As much as my investment adviser would hate for me to tell you this, the Seattle area's real estate market remains one of the best...