With buyers waiting to see if Home prices go down, Apartment rentals are going up. Not just apartments but the rental market is gaining strength. According to the research firm of Reis Inc. "rental rates are going up". As I drive around the seattle area, I'm seeing less and less bargin signs such
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11/07/2006
I have to brag a little bit. Back in 1994 I rented a small one bedroom apt. from a Real-Estate office in Snohomish Washington. When ever I had a problem the owner would be right ther to fix it. Later on in my life I decided that I wanted to try my hand at insexting in Real-Estate. so I went back
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11/06/2006
When mortgage rates are low, you may want to refinance your home loan. Many homeowners have taken advantage of recent low interest rates to refinance and cash out some of the equity from their home to: * Buy a rental or other investment property* Remodel their home, such as creating the dream kit
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11/06/2006
To stage or not to stage. earleir this month there was anpther blog about staging that I thought was real good. I do believe in staging and sometimes I use very little staging. I try to have the sellers contribute as much as they can, towards staging. When the staging is all set up and photos ar
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11/05/2006
Lead poisoning is a serious problem which can lead to adverse health problems. In children, high levels of lead can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, behavioral and learning problems, slow growth, and hearing problems. In adults, lead poisoning can cause reproductive problems, high bl
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11/04/2006
Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that has been estimated to cause 5,000 to 20,000 lung cancer deaths yearly. It is second only to smoking as a cause of lung cancer. It has been estimated that nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the US has elevated radon levels. Radon is produced wh
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11/04/2006
Normal Market In a normal market, there is fairly a large number of homes available and an average number of buyers. This market does not necessarily favor the buyer or the seller. A seller may not have as many offers on their home, but he or she may not be desperate to sell either. Again, it is
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11/03/2006
The other day a friend of mine came to me asking, “ What is ethical for a dual agency” I told him the responsibilities of the dual agency and stated “it is very tricky sometimes” He then told me about his son. His son had been looking at a house on his own. When the listing agent just happened t
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11/02/2006
Now that you have thought about the type of home you would like to buy, consider some important criteria that can make a home more or less attractive. Factors to consider include: * The commute to work: How quickly can you get to and from work? How much traffic will you encounter during the prime
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11/02/2006
Not all agents work the same way. The most important attribute of an agent is that he/she is well connected to the real estate industry. He/she should know the market and provide information on past sales, current listings, his or her marketing plan, and at least 4 solid references. In addition,
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10/30/2006
