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Shoreline Real Estate & Community Information

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Thinking about living in Shoreline, WA?  You’ll find the next entry in our Seattle Community Information series interesting.  This installment covers Shoreline - from homes listed in Shoreline to information about the schools, utility companies, and more.  Check it out!

Redmond Real Estate & Community Information

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Thinking about living in Redmond, WA?  You’ll find the next entry in our Seattle Community Information series interesting.  This installment covers Redmond - from homes listed in Redmond to information about the schools, utility companies, and more.  Check it out!

How Do New Construction Builders Pay Realtors?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Inquiring minds want to know how agents get paid on new construction, or least one person in our viewing audience is curious about it.
In most cases, Realtors get paid commission off either the sales price or the base price.  What’s a base price?  Different builders define the term base price in different ways, but it [...]

Lake Forest Park Real Estate & Community Information

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Thinking about living in Lake Forest Park, WA?  You’ll find the next entry in our Seattle Community Information series interesting.  This installment covers Lake Forest Park - from homes listed in Lake Forest Park to information about the schools, utility companies, and more.  Check it out!

Kenmore Real Estate & Community Information

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Here is another installment in our Seattle Community Information series - Kenmore Real Estate & Community Information.  There are quick links to Kenmore Real Estate Quick Searches, a map, demographics, Kenmore neighborhoods, schools, utilities and information about relocating to Kenmore, WA.  Check it out!

Do Home Remodels Pay?

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Will I get my money back if I remodel my kitchen?  What about adding windows? 
We hear these kind of questions all the time from past clients.  We generally recommend that folks never undertake an expensive remodel just for the sake of resale value.  If you’re contemplating a upgrade that you’ll get the use and enjoyment [...]

Are You Ready to Buy Your First Home?

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Being a first time home buyer can be a bit daunting.  Owning a home is a big commitment.  Listen to Alex’s take on knowing if you’re ready.

You can find this video in its permanent home at Alex Says - How to Get the Most Out of Showings. This is just the first in the series, so [...]

This Month in Real Estate History

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Well, last month if you want to get technical…
Who said the following?
“We in America cherish our homes because they are symbolic of the family…Yet there are too many people in the United States who are not awake to the danger with which home and family in our country is threatened by the world Communist conspiracy.”
Visit [...]

Two Paths Diverged in the Financial Woods

Friday, November 14th, 2008

From time to time we’re all destined to be disappointed by our trade organizations.  What worries me, as a Realtor, is that the space between time and time keeps getting smaller.  The National Association of Realtors is a huge organization.  They do a lot of good things but I’m getting seriously concerned about their political [...]

Bothell Real Estate & Community Information

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Here is the second in our Seattle Community Information series - Bothell Real Estate & Community Information.  There are quick links to Bothell Real Estate Quick Searches, a map, demographics, Bothell neighborhoods, schools, utilities and information about relocating to Bothell, WA.  Check it out!