In our last quarterly report I pointed to some signs that our market may have peaked in early Spring but that the 3rd quarter would be most telling. Well, the [...]
Open Listings The “open listing” is mostly used by people trying to sell their home by owner who are also willing to work with real estate agents. Basically, it gives [...]
On KONP's Morning Scramble, Michael McAleer shared a little about his family. As well as his dad's commitment to them and to the community. Todd and Amanda both shared their [...]
This private estate is on nearly 20 acres, 2 parcels included, in the heart of the Dungeness Valley in Sequim. Reached by a winding gated driveway that runs past a [...]
Price and Terms of Sale When setting the terms of sale, the main thing you are concerned with is the price. You should have a basic idea of what your [...]
The commotion of house hunting is finally over. You found just the right house, and your offer has been accepted. It was a great buy. Now, just one more hurdle-getting [...]
Are Commissions Negotiable? In some areas of the country there is a certain percentage that real estate agents expect to earn as a commission.This commission amount is a certain percent [...]
10. You’re ready to stop paying your landlord’s mortgage payment, and start building wealth of your own. 9. You could use the property tax and mortgage interest deductions. 8. You [...]
Credit problems can make it harder to qualify, but it’s quite possible for buyers with poor credit to obtain a home loan. Anyone who has had a financial problem-whether it [...]
Advertising in General: Every home seller likes to be assured that their listing agent or the real estate company will run ads featuring their home. Newspaper ads could be large [...]
STEP 1 – DEFINE NEEDS FOR YOUR NEW HOME Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new home! Your first step toward buying your new home will be to analyze [...]
Here is our latest quarterly report. As Bob Dylan once sang, “The Times They Are A-Changing”. Various factors go into the condition of any market: interest rates, inflation, unemployment, supply, [...]
A good home-buying decision is one that fits your lifestyle and your budget-a house you’ll be able to resell when the time is right. Sound simple? Not always. Five common [...]
Sold house sign in Midwest suburban setting. Focus on sign. 1. Are you a full-time professional Realtor®? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have [...]
In the past, real estate agents always represented the seller, whether the agent helped a seller to market and sell a home or helped a buyer find and purchase a [...]
For years the Sequim Association of Realtors has held a fundraiser called Level the Field. It's a golf tournament to raise funds for Sequim High School students who need financial [...]
The Multiple Listing Service Even before the sign is up and the brochures are ready, your agent should list your property with the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service). The MLS [...]
While each offers its own style and charm, the difference usually boils down to two things: 1. How the home fits into the buyer’s lifestyle. 2. The condition of the [...]