Take part in an 'act of kindness' and join us at "Good for a Change Ravenna Park Cleanu
Are you tired of the negativity in the news? Does the political climate make you feel like we're a nation divided? Good for a Change, a grassroots community movement started by UW Professor Jeffrey D. Shulman, sets the divisiveness aside by bringing people together to perform acts of kindness in the community. The movement consists of all ages of "people who are willing to be the change they wish to see and who will give effort toward cultivating a culture of compassion, kind
Lessons from Warren Buffett... Applied to Real Estate
The stock market has been a bit crazy lately, with some pretty steep daily losses that have followed some huge gains over the year prior. The latest hot topic weighing on investors' minds, or so the headlines read, was the steel tariffs and the fear of a trade war that followed. I like to pay attention to what's going on in the financial markets in general, since there's info/data that can be leading indicators of what to expect in real estate, but I'm not the type to obsess
Comparing real estate prices and options in Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, and Bothell
With tech giants like Microsoft on the Eastside, and others like Facebook spreading their footprint, it's safe to say real estate has been a hot commodity in cities close to these work campuses. I know, Captain Obvious here. But to the point, if you've been considering buying a home in the area or are moving here for a job, here's a look at how prices stack up amongst Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, and Bothell. Kirkland has been a real hot-spot lately, due largely to its pro
Is a 20% down payment necessary in Seattle? You might be surprised
When envisioning buying their first home, a lot of first time buyers I work with around Seattle often have the preconceived notion that they have to save up 20% of the purchase price for a down payment. A 20% down payment in Seattle can have its advantages, but it is far from necessary. Are you curious about the option of putting less money down? Would it make you feel better to know that the typical financed home buyer went with a 10% down payment (according to the 2017 Nati
Growing concern over rent bidding coming to Seattle
Like it or hate it, it's not a stretch to say Seattle City Council has been getting their nose into real estate. From the Rental Registration Inspection Ordinance, to disallowing criminal background searches, limiting move in fees and requiring landlords to provide payment plans for move-in fees, limiting AirBnB properties and enacting nightly fees on AirBnB properties - they've even tried to get past existing Washington legislation disallowing rent control. But what about co
Proposed Seattle 'head tax' for homelessness could hit real estate too
The Seattle City Council is again considering a "head tax," as recommended by the Progressive Revenue Task Force, that would be placed on Seattle businesses as a means for generating income to help combat homelessness and the housing shortage. "Head tax" is the hot button phrase being tossed around in the headlines, and in a nutshell, it would charge local employers for every full time employee they have or as a percentage of all payroll. A quick take on it from KOMO News ca
Prospera Real Estate's Owner in the Seattle Times' Real Estate Update
Though whittled down from the full, original quote complete with supporting data, Prospera Real Estate's Owner, Robert Wasser, appeared in the March 7, 2018 Seattle Times in their local real estate update. The whittled down version of the quote that appears in the newspaper simply says to expect prices to continue to rise until at least summer. You can check out the full article here. To add back in the substance (data) to it all, here is the original quote: “As was the case
How bad is the condo shortage in Seattle? People are camping out in line to reserve them
Being immersed in the local real estate market, I find the lack of supply unavoidable and a primary conversation point when people ask me &q
How much does waterfront property cost in Seattle? King County?
We're not exactly the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" like Minnesota, but those familiar with the Greater Seattle and King County area know we have the privilege of having water all around us. So how much does waterfront property cost in Seattle and King County? From Lake Union, Lake Washington, and Puget Sound to Pine Lake in Sammamish, Lake Boren in Newcastle, and 7+ mile long Lake Sammamish on the Eastside, to the countless streams and creeks, to rivers like Cedar River and the th
