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Tuesday, February 24. 2009
 Like new ready to move in affordable townhouse style condominium. This spacious floor plan offers 2 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths with new flooring, dining room that opens up to a private back patio, modern clean kitchen with a eating bar, and an open living room that includes a fireplace for those cozy nights. Washer/Dryer in unit, plenty of storage, covered parking, new paint throughout, laminate floors, new trim package, and much more will be found in this well maintained condominium. Call me for a private showing or for more information!!
Tuesday, February 17. 2009
Here is another satisfied buyer that just bought a great home in the Echo Falls area- How would you describe the service you received? "Josh was great! He was quick to respond and answer questions. I appreciate his willingness to be upfront and aggressive with the seller." Other Comments- "Thanks for all your help! I have been telling a lot of people about Josh's good work!"
Wednesday, February 11. 2009
In today's market you need to as a seller do everything you can to make your home stand out above the competition. Even if you are a short sale, you still need to attract the buyer's to you home, as I said before, if you don't get an offer on your short sale all you have is a shortage. Here are 8 ways to improve the look of your home- 1. Move it- Simply moving furniture around can change the look and feel of your home. Taking furniture out of high traffic areas, leaves out of tables, extra chairs around the table, garbage cans hidden, and so on. I will be able to help you make choices on what to move and help you move those items, if needed I will bring my stagger to assist us. 2. Plant it- Buy live plants for home, from smaller plants for coffee tables and counters or larger ones if needed for the entryway or around the fireplace will bring life your home. 3. Paint it- This is the best improvement a seller can do. Often times you won't need to change colors but you will need to touch up. This brings a fresh clean feel to your home. Buyer's will walk away from your home feeling as if you cared for your home. 4. Organize it- You get one chance to make a first impression, make it a good one! Organizing your kitchen and bathroom countertops is crucial. Pantries, closets, and garages won't hurt the cause either. This again is an area often overlooked by sellers but an area that I will help you with, not only with suggestions but physical help. 5. Hide it- Now I am not saying conceal it! One trick is to buy paint able wallpaper to cover up that high traffic wall with numerous dings, scratches and chips. 6. Replace it- Simple replacements of out date knobs and handles on cabinets will help bring your kitchen and bathroom up to date. 7. Light it- Make sure all your lights are working and in strategic places to bring as much light as possible to your home. Having your lamps plugged into light switch controlled sockets is a must. Please, remove the Holiday lights!!!! 8. Clean it- Not just clean it but CLEAN it, the whole house. This includes windows and sills, vacuum out your return air vents and bathroom vents. Clean your trim, blinds, top of cabinets, under stoves and refrigerator's. Make your home shine not just look clean. One most common missed items is lighting fixtures! Not only will these tips help when a buyer enters your home, but will also improve the pictures of your home taken by your Realtor and posted all over the internet!!!
Friday, February 6. 2009
I was given this information by Pacific Northwest Title (www.pnwtsno.com) and thought it to be informative enough to pass on to you...... | Zip Code | Median Home Price | Median Income | | 98012 | $404,950 | $86,462 | | 98020 | $451,000 | $73,400 | | 98012 | $412,000 | $73,022 | | 98026 | $344,000 | $66,162 | | 98036 | $400,000 | $44,043 | | 98037 | $374,000 | $63,503 | | 98043 | $266,500 | $57,647 | | 98087 | $379,250 | $61,742 | | 98201 | $230,975 | $55,069 | | 98203 | $294,975 | $47,921 | | 98204 | $219,375 | $59,177 | | 98205 | $320,475 | $58,515 | | 98208 | $347,500 | $75,974 | | 98223 | $322,500 | $69,203 | | 98251 | $278,475 | $53,759 | | 98252 | $229,000 | $43,536 | | 98258 | $318,000 | $66,988 | | 98270 | $317,000 | $52,851 | | 98271 | $252,250 | $54,239 | | 98272 | $310,000 | $60,615 | | 98275 | $622,500 | $81,702 | | 98290 | $346,950 | $82,241 | | 98294 | $317,500 | $46,040 | | 98296 | $408,000 | $64,384 |
Looking at the above stat's and comparing them with an article I read in the Seattle Times (Seattle-area home values by City) that stated the City's with the highest percentage of homes "underwater" http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/flatpages/businesstechnology/seattleareahomevaluesbycity.html?appSession=51766477240305 I noticed that the three City's in Snohomish County with the highest percentage of homes "underwater" are the three zip codes with the lowest median income. My conclusion- home owners that purchased their homes with little or no money down and are stretched in their finances are finding themselves owning more than what they can sell their home for and find themselves being unable to afford the adjusting mortgage or even the original mortgage. Here's my advice- delay the urgency of buying a home with a little or no downpayment and save money!!! Then go out at a highly qualified buyer and purchase a home then!!
Monday, February 2. 2009
| Snohomish County Stat Comparison | January | December | November | October | | Residential Home Sales | 224 | 288 | 241 | 371 | | Residential Homes Pending Sale | 488* | 465 | 459 | 470 | Active Residential Listings | 4,398 | 4,049 | 5,019 | 5,305 |
*224 went pending in the month of January. The Presidential Inauguration has come and gone, Super Bowl Sunday is behind us, and now we are truly into the New Year! The downward trend in real estate that we experienced in 2008 has carried over to the New Year, but expectations of change are on the horizon. With talks about lowering interest rates, increase in REO properties coming on the market, and an increase in distressed home sellers, that “change” could be for the worse or the better. If money becomes more available to qualified buyers and increases buyer traffic, the market could start to turn for the better. So keep an eye on the interest rates, as that will determine when the “change” in the market will happen. When you come across a “distressed” home owner, I can help. Whether it be a loan modification, short sale, or saving them from foreclosure, give me a call! Interest rates continue to hang around 5.325% with no points.
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