Real Estate - Keeping it Simple
Informative information on all the steps of buying and selling real estate, as provided by a 40 year industry leader in the real estate business, as a full time Realtor. Experience and expertise you can trust
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125 episodes
Hot off the Press! Real estate activity report from the NWMLS-November 2024 - for King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington.
Our inventory has dipped again and am seeing even less inventory in Decmember. If we get lower home loan interest rates in the 1st quarter of 2025 we will see increased buyer traffic as well as increased home prices.
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October 2024 NWMLS Real Estate Activity PLUS thoughts on Buying and Selling
I added some thoughts on how to get ready to start your home search and some things to do to get your home ready to sell if you are a seller. I am also suggesting that you do the research as a buyer and seller to make sure that the information ...
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The NWMLS Sept 2024 real estate activity report!
Good news for buyers - inventory has increased this past month, yet good homes are still selling qucikly. We are seeing some price adjustmenst as well and those new prices are making those homes very attractive. Good time to be a buyer and YES ...
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The Latest NWMLS real estate activity report for Aug 2024 - Seattle area
Even with interest rates slowly going down we are seeing an increase in inventory, and adjusted asking prices, yet homes are still selling. I belive that this fall we will see more buyer activity and inventory decreasing due to lower interest r...
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Real estate sales activity for July 2024 from the NWMLS
We are seeing a bump in inventory, not much, yet if interest rates continue to move downward the inventory is likely to decrease with increased buyer activity. We are seeing, in some markets, multiple offers and homes selling over their asking ...
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Monthly Real estate Activity report for June 2024 from the NWMLS
Seeing a bump in inventory yet several properties are selling with multiple offers, even with rising interest rates.
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What is the value of a Buyer Broker? Why work with one?
A few examples of why good buyer brokers are worth every penny you spend on having them represent you as those good brokers do far more than "just" opening a door for you. Their value is way beyond showing you homes!
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Our NWMLS real estate activity report for May 2024 - Hot off the Press!
Starting to see a little more inventory to select from yet good homes that are priced well are selling in less than a week. Interest rates are down to 7% 30 year fixed this week.
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NWMLS - NAR Settlement and our NWMLS and their position to the NAR settlement
This Podcast includes a letter sent to ALL NWMLS members in Washington State so I decided to share that letter with you so that you had "real" information instead of how the media spins things. If you would like more information feel free...
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Selling your parents home, Proper etiquette when attending an Open House and visting homes , and opportunities to assume VA or FHA loans
Some advice andon the ideal steps to take to either sell your parents home and/or to help your aprents downsize to a smaller home or move to a 55+ neighborhood. We are starting to see homes come on the market that have VA and FHA a...
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Our MLS (NWMLS) real estate activity for April 2024!
Again, homes are selling and prices continue to go up, yet we still have very low inventory!
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March 2024 NWMLS Activity Plus Buyer Broker Agreements and the Spring Market
Yes, the Spring real estate market is underway, seeing a few more properties come on the market, yet even with higher interest rates homes are still going up in value and selling quickly
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Buyer Broker Services Agreement - State of Washington effective Jan 1 2024
As we go forward and tranistion to the new state law I wanted to share my insights on the obligations of buyers agents as they represent buyers, as it pertains to the new law. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
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Feb 2024 Sales activity from our NWMLS - LOW, LOW, LOW Inventory!
Yes, even with low inventory we are seeing homes sale, with some homes getting multiple offers.
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Jan 2024 NWMLS sales activity, Market Trends and Buyer Broker Services Agreement
Yes, we continue to struggle with very low inventory, yet buyers are looking and buying homes with a few homes being sold after receiving multiple offers. If we see any interest rate reductions I think the market will get busier with more buyer...
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Mortgage rates and the local real estate market - with Laurie Ausmus at Washington First Mortgage Loan Corp
What is going on with the mortgage rates? What does it look like for interest rates in the near future? Are there and loan programs that are appealing to buyers? Is this a good time to buy or sell?
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Dec 2023 NWMLS Real estate activity stats and the NEW Buyer broker agreements
Happy New Year! December was another month of continued low inventory, the only real highlight was that interest rates had fallen to the low 6% which helped with increased sales. I believe that rates will fall to the mid 5's by the spring of 20...
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Nov 2023 NWMLS Stats and New NWMLS rules on buyers representation and buyer compensation to real estate brokers
Yes, interest rates continue to go down, and Yes home are selling!Starting Jan 2024 there will be new rules on buyer representation, written contracts, that will include how the buyer broker will be compensated, either from the se...
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Oct 2023 NWMLS Sales Report and more thoughts on the current real estate market
YES, homes are still selling, YES buyers are looking and YES interest rates have gone down for the last 2 weeks. - There are lots of great homes to buy!
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Market Activity from our NWMLS for Sept 2023 and New laws on Agency and Agent/Broker compensation starting January 2024.
Yes, the market is still very active with lots of buyer interest in "good" homes (homes in good condition and preiced according to current market valuations) even with higher interest rates. We also have new state laws taking place effective Ja...
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The latest sales activity from the NWMLS for Aug 2023
Consisten theme, no inventory, higher interest rates and yet buyers are active and buying. A good time to sell!
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My challenges with a couple of home sales recently - My suggestions to help you avoid potential pitfalls of your real estate transaction
Ranting somewhat but what I discuss today is very valid on how real estate transactions can go sideways and fall apart. The best offense is to have a good defense, meaning get your home ready to sell and have full transparency to all parties an...
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Hot off The Press - July 2023 NWMLS real estate acivity
Also some thoughts on building inspections and home improvement suggestions
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