Some Highlights: “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.” The top reason millennials choose to buy is to have control over their living space, at 93%. Many millennials who...
Sold for $980,000 Click Here for Details Charming home in Sheffield on English Hill. The light filled 2,460 s.f. floorplan features 4 bedrooms, 2.25 baths on a private and sunny, south facing 15,000 s.f. lot near Sunrise Elementary. The spacious two story entry welcomes you in. Formal living room with wainscoting, elegant fireplace and bay window overlooking the front yard. Formal dining room with...
There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they get married or start a family, some might think they are too young, and still, some others might think their current incomes would never enable them to qualify for a mortgage. We want to share what the typical...
The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The results of the survey show that the main reason why non-homeowners do not own their own homes is because they believe that they cannot afford...
Last week, the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) held their 52ndAnnual Journalism Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Among the many highly anticipated sessions was one called “Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate™,” given by Joseph Nahas, Jr., Chair of the Counselors of Real Estate & Senior Vice President of Equus Capital...
Some Highlights: Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available! Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market. Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you...
With both home prices and mortgage rates increasing this year, many are concerned about a family’s ability to purchase a major part of the American Dream – its own home. However, if we compare housing affordability today to the average affordability prior to the housing boom and bust, we are in much better shape than most believe. In Black Knight’s latest monthly Mortgage...
Sold for $705,000 Click Here for Details Beautiful home in Issaquah School District featuring new carpet and fresh paint. The spacious floorplan boasts 2,420 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, den and bonus with a 2 car garage on a lush 7,980 s.f. lot. The open entry welcomes you in with maple hardwood floors and soaring ceiling. Formal dining room with bay window. Large kitchen with ample...
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are the top five reasons: 1. Exposure to Prospective Buyers According to the 2017 Profile of...
The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest points in years. The market will continue to strengthen in 2018. However, there is one thing that may cause the industry to tap the brakes: a lack of housing...
Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most Return On Investment (ROI). Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers. Upgrading...
A recent survey conducted by Harris Poll and released by SunTrust Mortgagefound that “55% of homeowners with a child under the age of 18 at the time when they purchased their home said that the opinion of their offspring played a major role in their home buying decision.” When the results were broken down by the parent’s age, millennials (those 18-36) led the way...
Sold for $1,030,000 Click Here for Details Grand Home in the desirable Bridlewood neighborhood of Bothell. The light filled 3,592 s.f. floorplan features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, bonus room and a den on a sunny 9,637 s.f. lot. The open entry welcomes you in with beautiful hardwood floors and grand staircase. Formal living room with fireplace, soaring ceiling and wainscoting. Formal dining room...
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.8%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.1%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put your housing costs to...
Sold for $835,000 Click Here for Details Lovely, updated rambler in the desirable Microsoft area. The flowing floorplan boasts 1,650 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths on a 10,067 s.f. lot. Beautiful front yard with luscious plants welcome you to the home. The living room features vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace and beautiful maple wood floors. Formal dining room with large window...
Selling my first property was very quick and painless for me. Tony has walked me through all the process: what need to be done, and what would happen along the way. I took Tony's advice on home improvement and the condo looks gorgeous. The condo was sold in very short period. Tony and his team did an outstanding job. They followed-up with me and keep me posted on all transactions throughout...
When we first began to consider selling our townhouse and buying a new home, we were not convinced that it was possible to achieve everything we had hoped for in selling our home and finding a new one that met our high expectations. Tony invested time and energy into our family and we can honestly say that we have found our dream home and neighborhood. When we first set up a time to meet with Tony,...
So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a great offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Below are 4 steps provided by Freddie Mac to help buyers make offers, along with some...
KIRKLAND, Washington (June 5, 2018) - Member-brokers of Northwest Multiple Listing Service added 14,524 new listings during May, the first time that volume topped 14,000 since May 2008. "With eyes peeled for potential shifts in a market that's felt like 'more of the same,' the recent uptick in new listings hitting the market catches my eye -- the most new listings in more than a decade," commented...
Sold for $1,066,700 Click Here for Details Stunning home in the desirable Forbes Creek area of Kirkland. The spacious floorplan boasts 2,280 s.f. and features 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths and a 2 car garage on a serene 9,989 s.f. lot. The open entry welcomes you in with rich hardwood floors. Formal living room with soaring ceiling, beautiful arched window and a cozy fireplace. Sunny dining room with...
Some Highlights: June is National Homeownership Month! Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial. What reasons do you have to own your own...
Within the first few minute after we walked into Tony's office for the first time, we were convinced fully that he was going to be our agent, three weeks from then it turned out to be the best decision we had made. Tony initially empowered us being first time buyers to explore our options given our preferences and provided ample guidance on how to start. Even though he knew that our requirements...
Mortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an additional half of a point by year’s end. Because of this increase in rates, some are guessing that home prices will depreciate. However, some prominent experts in the housing industry doubt that home values will be negatively impacted by the rise in...
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