How do you go about finding a mortgage?
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:52+00:00The 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 [...]
Listing Commissions and Related Issues
insideout2023-02-09T00:38:05+00:00Are 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 [...]
Top 10 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Home
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:53+00:0010. 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 [...]
How difficult is getting a mortgage with past credit problem?
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:42+00:00Credit 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 [...]
The Listing Agent – Marketing Your House
insideout2023-02-09T00:38:00+00:00Advertising 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 [...]
10 Steps to Buying a Home
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:51+00:00STEP 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 [...]
Team McAleer 2nd Qtr 2022 Sequim Real Estate Report
Debbie Swanson2023-02-10T00:11:24+00:00Here 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, [...]
What are 5 common mistakes of 1st time buyers? And how to avoid them.
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:38+00:00A 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 [...]
Questions to Ask Your REALTOR®
insideout2023-10-06T19:35:31+00:00Sold 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 [...]
Should You Work With a Buyer’s Agent?…A Seller’s Agent?
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:39+00:00In 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 [...]
Michael McAleer on KONP About Level the Field
Debbie Swanson2023-02-09T23:06:37+00:00For 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 Listing Agent – Marketing Your House to Other Agents
insideout2023-02-09T00:55:40+00:00The 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 [...]
What’s the real difference between a new home & old one?
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:17+00:00While 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 [...]
How to Make Your Move Easier on Your Family
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:38+00:00People generally have two kinds of needs during a home purchase. First are the transactional needs, such as searching for a home, obtaining financing, negotiating the terms of purchase, completing [...]
10 Important Tips to Successful Real Estate Investing
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:31+00:00When it comes to investing, everybody has certain goals and aspirations. However, we have found that there are certain guidelines every aspiring real estate investor needs to know: 1. Compare [...]
The Listing Agent – Marketing Your House to Home Buyers
insideout2023-02-09T00:37:55+00:00The Real Role of a Listing Agent When you bought your home, you probably used the services of a real estate agent. You found that agent through a referral from [...]
Should home buyers get a professional inspection?
insideout2023-02-09T00:23:55+00:00Definitely. Hiring a professional home inspector can save a great deal of grief for buyers. The one exception would be when the home is new and carries a written warranty [...]
Tips For Showing Your House to Home Buyers
insideout2023-02-09T00:37:44+00:00Convenience and Availability: Your house should always be available for show, even though it may occasionally be inconvenient for you. Let your listing agent put a lock box in a [...]