During the recession, many young adults graduating from college were forced to move back in with their parents. This caused new household formations to drop dramatically from the long term average of 1.2 million formations annually to half that number. However, this may be the year this turns back around. According to the Urban Land Institute’s report, Emerging Trends in Real Estate, household...
February 2016
SOLD 2016! Beautifully maintained and updated home in the desirable neighborhood of Winchester Hills in Woodinville. The open floorplan boasts 3,009 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with den and bonus room. The formal living room has a vaulted ceiling, fireplace and large windows overlooking the front gardens. The dining room features hardwood floors & wainscoting - it’s a...
We had two goals to sell our home quickly and do so from out of state. Tony was key in helping us achieve these goals. The process was seamless and we highly recommend him. Dana Trujillo & Doug Lombardi - Sold in Redmond -...
Tony is an outstanding real estate professional. He offers a great deal of experience and local knowledge as it pertains to the east side. Overall we had two great experiences with Tony. He represented us as a Buyer's agent, a Seller's agent was an asset to us on both sides of the table and can be characterized as the following: - Extremely prepared: was prompt at every meeting and always came prepared...
CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that 256,000 properties regained equity in the third quarter of 2015. This is great news for the country, as 92% of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation. Price Appreciation = Good News For Homeowners Frank Nothaft, CoreLogic’s Chief Economist, explains: “Home price growth continued to lift borrower equity positions and...
KIRKLAND, Washington (February 4, 2016) - Depleted inventory is contributing to "overwhelming" traffic at open houses, shifts in strategies for both buyers and sellers, and escalating prices, according to officials with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Dick Beeson, a former chairman of the MLS board, said the lack of inventory in almost every county is, "without question, a 2016 game...
Is spring closer than we think? Depending on which Groundhog you witnessed today, you may have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring season. Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. However, the next six weeks before spring hits also have their own...