Real Estate - Keeping it Simple

I have also included, in today's Podcast, the latest real estate activity, Sales and Pending sales, from the Seattle Times for the first week of August 2020 - August 9th. 

Getting a loan can be challenging, even with low-interest rates due to the new lender criteria. Stay up to date on the New State Mandates. Home sales for the week, your market activity update

My thoughts and suggestions from an article I read in the Seattle Times on the steps to take when buying a home without hiring a real estate agent or Realtor. As you may know, there are many steps in finding and buying a home, and YES you should have the option to buy a home without hiring a real estate agent or Realtor but keep in mind that a home purchase is more complex, as I have outlined in m...

Here is the most updated information on our sales for the Month of June 2020 for the King and Snohomish counties of Washington

Yes, it is a HOT seller's market with multiple offers on homes that are priced well. In a market like this, it is VERY important to choose the right real estate agent to fully represent you so that you succeed in either buying or selling a home.

Great conversation with Marilyn Conyers with THE TOUCHETTE TEAM at  Caliber Home Loans. She is happy to help you and answer all of your questions about home loans. Cell:(425)949-0626 or Email: marilyn.conyers@caliberhomeloans.com.  Lots of good information and insights on Mortgage Forbearance, Credit reviews, Loan Underwriter guidelines for debt to income ratios, Interest rates, and the loan appro...

Our MLS monthly sales statistics for the Month of May 2020, plus some added thoughts on our real estate market

Discussing the proper protocols for showing a home and also dealing with inspections and the proper protocols. A brief discussion on Unemployment benefits and Mortgage Forbearance and how that will affect your ability to secure either  new loan or your refinance loan

Just some quick market stats on homes that recently went on the market (Active New) and Pending sales in April (Homes that successfully went under contract in the month of April) as well as days on market and how these stats for this year compared to 2019 ion the same month

A quick in-depth discussion and how each of these work as you decide to navigate these challenges and opprtunities

Thoughts and suggestions regarding the Mortgage Forbearance Program, as well as what Lenders are and are not doing with Jumbo Mortgage Loans and Refinances.

Thoughts and suggestions as you navigate through all the options and challenges during these interesting times. Reach out to those you trust and get the right information to make the right choice for you. 

Here are the latest rules, as modified by Governor Inslee, for the real estate industry during our Stay Home and stay healthy Mandate. I also added my thoughts on home sale trends during this turbulent time Be Safe, Stay Healthy!

Update on the new mandate by Governor Inslee on what real estate agents/brokers are allowed to do and not do during this mandate period. Also, my thoughts on best strategies for buying or selling a home during this time

Ver 2 of my thoughts on how we should handle the corona virus issues when looking at homes and selling a home as well as some updates from our MLS on open houses and updates on expectations of getting home sales closed

Just my thoughts, and a few reminders on some best practices when putting your home on the market. The conversations you should have with your real estate agents so that everyone involved feels safe

If you are buying or selling real estate why not interview me? I have over 40 years of Experience and Expertise. In addition to all of the information I have discussed on my previous Podcasts I thought I would share more on why I would be a good real estate agent for in your efforts to buy or sell real estate. Maybe you will feel the same and will make an appointment to meet with me. 

Things to know about your credit and where to go to get help in improve your credit scores

Meet John Torkelson with Protection Home Inspection!

Stats from our local MLS (NWMLS) for 2019, what trends we are seeing for 2020 in housing inventory, what interest rates are doing and in buyer activity

Short Sales, Foreclosures and Bankruptcy sales - a quick review and what each of these are as well as my thoughts on some of the risks and benefits of buying a distressed property

My thoughts and insights into the upcoming Spring real estate market of 2020 with low interest rates and limited inventory. What you might want to consider as you either prepare to sell or buy a home

Some quick thoughts and suggestions on how to value the opportunities in buying investment properties - which best suits your needs - Single family or Multi-Family?

Just a quick review of the current polices and rules for Capital Gains on your primary home and the needed steps for a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange on your investment properties

Where does Zillow get the homes to advertise on their web site? How does Zillow choose real estate agents to work with people who found a home on Zillow?