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How to avoid housing scams in Seattle

Real estate scams in Seattle and nationwide are on the rise. There are a lot of different types of real estate scams out there and unfortunately, with digital transactions increasing due to COVID-19 and inflation on the rise, the number of scams has increased significantly. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, there was […]

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What To Expect In The Seattle Housing Market In 2023

What the end of 2022 told us According to Redfin, some trends at the end of 2022 in the Seattle housing market included:  A 13% YoY (Year-Over-Year) increase in the median price of houses in May, but a decline in December that was only a 1% YoY. Cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and […]

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Tips to selling your house by owner

How to sell a house by owner You've decided to put your Seattle home on the market. After looking at the pros and cons of selling For Sale by Owner (FSBO), you have chosen to make more money on the sale by cutting out the go-between––a real estate agent. Generally, the real estate agent's […]

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Flooding In Seattle

Some Seattle homes will flood.   There isn't a more destructive type of disaster than a flood. So, to put floods into perspective, think about Hurricane Katrina. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the most powerful winds blowing in that monster storm reached 174 mph. Even though those devastating winds blew faster than most cars' top […]

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How long are home appraisals valid?

How long are home appraisals good for? Generally, house appraisals in Seattle are valid for 90 days (about 3 months) as long as the housing market is stable. If there is a booming market and houses are selling fast, house values can change quickly. You may want to have your property appraised sooner to […]

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Sell your Seattle house during a divorce.

How can you go about selling a house in a divorce? When dealing with something as difficult as divorce, we understand it can be hard to gather all your thoughts and make good choices. Having a house involved makes it much more complicated.  In this article, we’ll answer some common questions you may have, […]

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