Foreclosure Sales Account for 31 Percent of All Residential Sales in First Quarter 2010
July 20, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Foreclosure Sales Account for 31 Percent of All Residential Sales in First Quarter According to New Report From RealtyTrac. As an active short sale broker, assisting both buyers and sellers of short sale properties, I consider it a critical party of my job to help keep all parties involved and informed. A recent statistical article by [...]
Auburn Area Mid-Summer Market Snapshot
July 20, 2010 by Gabrielle · 1 Comment
This morning’s quick Auburn Area Mid-Summer Market Snapshot shows that there’s a total of 361 active residential listings, for an average price of just under $300,000, with an average days on market of 139 days. Perhaps as expected, when comparing homes currently for sale (Active) to those under contract (Pending) to those where the sale [...]
Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance
July 2, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
One of my favorite gentle clowns (other than the humble clown I live with and married, of course!) is Red Skelton. A few days ago while surfing the Web and looking for a gift for my hubby, I stumbled across Red’s recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Haven’t seen this in years! I hope you [...]
Another Transaction Closed!
June 30, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
There are some transactions that are particularly satisfying when they finally close. I have to say that this Listing is one that took exceptional effort, but after visiting the home to drop off keys to the new buyers, their palpable excitement and relief about being in their new home just left me with such a [...]
Bank Approved and Ready to Close!
June 25, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Links Photo Gallery Eating Nook & Corner of Kitchen Gas Fireplace in Family Kitchen w/newer counters Dining as seen from corner of Living room Bonus Room Master Bedroom Master Bath Back Deck Description Bank approval was received today and this sale is READY! We have the attention of the bank negotiator too, he’ll move quickly [...]
Maple Valley Fixer — Soooo Serene!
June 17, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Looking for serenity and quiet? The hooting of an owl serenaded us while taking these house photos! Backed by the Cedar River Watershed and edged by an empty lot, this home is perfectly sited for a peaceful retreat after a long day! The current owner is a mason and her skillful tile work is evident [...]
Baseball & Babies, It Just Doesn’t Get Any Cuter!
June 5, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
For the last month or so I’ve been assisting a wonderful couple find a new home. As we’ve gotten to know each other, I was delighted to find that not only are they the parents of darling little Noah, they were huge Ken Griffey, Jr. fans. In fact, the first time I chatted with them [...]
6 Tips for Buying a Home in a Short Sale
June 3, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I was recently forwarded this article about buying short sales and thought it was good enough to share! Thanks to BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com, By: G. M. Filisko, Published originally on March 19, 2010 By preparing for a real estate short sale, you can emerge with a great home at a favorable price. When sellers need to sell their [...]
Fannie & Freddie Adopt HAFA Short Sales Guidelines
June 3, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now allowing struggling homeowners with loans backed by the government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs, to sell their properties through a Short Sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure if they can’t get a loan modification, officials announced this week. GSE loans were excluded from the Treasury’s Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program’s [...]
Want to Buy or Sell in Auburn, WA? Better Use an Experienced Short Sale Agent!
May 18, 2010 by Gabrielle · 5 Comments
At a recent Short Sale and Foreclosure class, I observed that possibly over 70% of agents in the greater Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma area have never handled a short sale or bank-owned (foreclosure) property on either the buyer or seller side. Now that may be okay in some areas of King County, but as you work your way south into the [...]
