Riverwalk View Home in Auburn WA
$195,000 - Big windows frame magnificent views from the back of this home in the Riverview area of Auburn. Call Gabrielle @ 206.300.8421 for private showing!
Part 1 – New Construction In and Around Auburn WA
New Construction is a HUGE part of the Auburn Real Estate Market. Be sure to visit this post and then follow the links for tips to buying new construction, along with finding out what new construction communities are available.
A Special Thank You to Past Clients & Associates
I am honored to be named as a Five Star Real Estate Professional and featured in Seattle Magazine. Your recommendation means the world to me and I treasure your confidence in my services.
Congratulations on Your New Home!
Another Home Sold! Congratulations Gary!! And many thanks to my talented support team, of course! Dave, Beth and the folks at Kendall Homes, you all went above and beyond on this one! Thanks for the hard work!!
Price Reduced — Start the New Year in a New House!
SOLD! Congratulations to both the Seller and the new Owners of this lovely home. Call Gabrielle at 206.300.8421 for help selling your own home. I'd be delighted!
Foxy Townhouse in Kent!
SOLD!! Priced at only $130,000 and an easy purchase, Promenade North is "the" most sought after community within "The Lakes" in Kent. Easy commutes, gorgeous homes, and professionally managed! Call your agent or Gabrielle at 206.300.8421 for a private tour
New Carpet, New Roof, New Paint = New House for You!
SOLD! New Carpet, New Paint, New Roof = New House for You! Priced at only $214,500! Call or text Gabrielle at 206.300.8421 for more information!
Congratulations Margaret & Jim on Your New Home!
Another Sale Closed -- Smiles All Around! Congratulations to Margaret & Jim!!
Hey Buyer! Motivated Seller Here! Price Reduced AGAIN!
SOLD!! Congratulations to a very happy Seller!
Another Rewarding Closing for First Time Homebuyers!
Just Sold in Graham, WA! Congratulations Reggie and Janine! May you enjoy your new home for years and years!
Can You Believe Your Own Condo for $99,999!!
Watermark Condos in Des Moines! -- Only THREE units left! Affordable homes and with easy commutes to Seattle, Tacoma, and SeaTac!
It’s ALL About ME!
Thank YOU to everyone that voted for me on KOMO 4 News as the BEST Real Estate Agent in Auburn ... and Finalist as the Best Real Estate Agent in Auburn per the Auburn Reporter!
Thanks to Everyone — Another Sale Closed!
Recently sold in Hobart in under 30 days! Homes ARE selling and with the right agents, guideance, and motivated parties, they can close fast! Call Gabrielle @ 206.300.8421 for help in selling or finding your dream house!
10 Tips to Buying an REO Listing
10 Tips to Buying an REO Listing for first-time homebuyers Working with first time homebuyers makes bank-owned (referred to as REO … Real Estate Owned) properties seem like an attractive purchase opportunity. These properties on which foreclosure has been completed are now owned by banks (think Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, etc.), HUD, VA or government backed investors (GSEs) such as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. They’re attractive to homebuyers because transactions involving such properties typically close fast, unlike short sales that can drag on for months. Some REO properties... [Read more...]
It’s Time to Sell in Auburn, WA!
It’s Time to Sell in Auburn, WA! Did you know? … Þ In January ‘12, the median house price of Auburn addresses was $224,745? Þ In January ‘13, the median house price in Auburn was $259,780? Þ In January ‘12, there were 260 Active listings*, and 56 closed sales in Auburn? Þ In January ‘13, there were 147 Active listings*, and 92 closed sales in Auburn? Þ In 2012, Auburn closed sales were 16% short sales, 19% bank-owned properties, 28% new construction homes, and 37% traditional sales? Þ In January ‘13, Auburn closed sales were 19% short sales, 17% bank-owned, 37%... [Read more...]
Staging Without Spending — One Key to Home Selling Success!
Staging Without Spending — One Key to Home Selling Success! Effective staging is a tremendous benefit when needing or wanting to sell a home. But professional staging can be expensive. Don’t get me wrong — professional stagers do absolutely amazing jobs! But sometimes the money’s just not there to hire a stager, buy a bunch of staging materials or rent snazzy furniture. Although the real estate market seems to be recovering slightly, most sellers still need to capture every penny possible from the sale of their existing home — perhaps to gain maximum sufficient funds... [Read more...]
Successfully Buying a Short Sale Home
Successfully Buying a Short Sale Home is a bit more complex than buying a traditional home listing. It’s important to not only work with an experienced and skilled Buyer’s agent, but to also consider the experience and skill of the agent representing the Seller. In any home buying purchase, the buyer should carefully evaluate a home based at least on these criterion: Location Condition Price vs Fair Market Value of the House Potential Closing/Settlement Date When considering the purchase of a short sale listing, however, a savvy short sale buyer should also consider the answers... [Read more...]
King County Downpayment Assistance
King County Downpayment Assistance Washington State’s Housing Finance Commission announced today that their House Key Plus ARCH downpayment assistance program has just received limited funding for borrowers purchasing in the Eastside Cities of King County, including areas extending from Bothell through about Issaquah. This payment deferred program provides up to $30,000 in downpayment funds (depending on qualifications) for households earning 80% or less of the King County area median income. There are property purchase price limits involved and the buyer must still have about 2% of the purchase... [Read more...]
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