Rob Graham Real Estate

      Seattleite's love to eat out and thank goodness we have so many great choices to do so.   But if you are like me you sometimes find yourself in the rut of going to the same places over and over.  Well, if you are looking for a new place to check out, NW Source has a list of places readers h...

What a weird night.  My friends and I were playing volleyball on Alki when I noticed flames on the deck of a house nearby.  Feel free to read the rest.  Thanks to all the neighbors who helped.  It was great to see all the neighbors and strangers pitching in to help one another. Everyone got out a...

With all the doom and gloom that the media has shared regarding the housing market, I wanted to add a ray of sunshine.  I sincerely believe that things are headed in the right direction.  But don't take my word for it.  Here are the numbers. First of all, here is a chart showing how long it is ta...

As always I am scouring the internet to find the best resources for buyers and seller's in Seattle.  Here is one of my favorite web sites for buyer's.  It's called WalkScore.com.  From the main page you can type in any address and it will populate a map showing all the neighborhood features.  Cof...

What is an Escrow? An escrow is a system of document transfer in which documents and funds are entrusted to an impartial third party, the escrow closer, until all conditions in a contract are met. When the conditions are met, the escrow closer releases the entrusted documents and funds. Why Do I...

It is rare that I read another agent's  blog post and feel the need to respond, but I can't let this one go.  I read Lenn Harley's IT'S A MORTGAGE MESS, NOT A REAL ESTATE MESS. A DEFENSE OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS and I have to respond.   Let me first say that I have read a lot of posts by Lenn and re...

  Title insurance is a confusing part of the purchase of a new home.  Here are some of the most common questions about title insurance and why it is so important.  Thanks to my friends at Commonwealth for helping me put this together.    What is Title Insurance? A title insurance policy is a con...

Hey Seattle!  Are you in the market for a home?  If so, chances are you spend part of your weekends driving around going to open houses or doing drive bys of houses on the market.  You probably make a list of addresses and head out the door.  I am sure once in a while you drive around a neighbor...

For the third year in a row, Wedgwood is hosting an Art Festival.  Come on out and see what local artist have been up to.  The festival is taking place in the heart of Wedgwood.  Local artists will be showing off their paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more.  Have a bite to eat and wan...

Buyer's often wonder what kind of closing costs they will need to pay at closing.  Not including the fees that your bank will charge, here is an estimate of which closing costs a buyer is responsible for and an estimate of how much you will need to pay.  Keep in mind that these estimates are base...