Real Estate Advice
Little Miracle’s Auction Coming Soon
March 3, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
I count myself spectacularly blessed to have a healthy happy family. Yes, we’ve experienced our share of anxieties … each time Children’s Hospital in Seattle was there for us. The doctors and nurses at Children’s are possibly the most dedicated medical staff to be found anywhere. Our needs were small compared to those of thousands [...]
4 Reasons Why Those Who Wait to Buy a Home Will Pay Thousands More This Spring
January 28, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Like most real estate professionals, I receive information weekly from the loan officers with whom I’ve worked or have an association about their latest mortgage programs, interest rate adjustments, changes in the bond market, whatever. Lots and lots of information; almost every bit of it is useful and timely. Some of it I understand; some if [...]
My Favorite Home Inspector is Moving to Chandler Arizona!
January 26, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Ohhhhhhhh, today while checking in with my favorite inspector to ask a question, I learned that he’s moving his practice to the Chandler, AZ area!
I’ve been privileged to work with Doug Thomas of WIN Home Inspections for the last five or six years, I’d say. He’s truly a professional in his job. Doug knows [...]
WOW!! Price Reduced to $200,000!!
January 23, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
With almost 2000 square feet, you’ll love this rambler home with step-up bonus room in Timber Hills! Walk through the front door to the living, dining, kitchen, family, and laundry rooms, plus three bedrooms. In the master suite are an extra-long closet and recently updated ¾ bath with tile floor & walk-in shower.
Just four steps up [...]
Welcome to Real Estate!
January 22, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
While driving between appointments a couple days ago, I called my daughter to check up on grandbaby Tyler. The car and traffic was quiet and it was a nice break in an otherwise hectic day. After learning about the latest baby accomplishments, inevitably we drifted into what my day had been like and what I was [...]
What Sold in Auburn, WA in 2009?
January 20, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
Yes, homes and other properties DID sell in Auburn in 2009. From an agent’s standpoint, the business of real estate felt slower until Fall, then things started jumping like mad! I know from my own business that every single sale was a lot of work — always gratifying, but whew! The start of real estate in [...]
Watch Your Credit Score If You Do a Loan Modification!
January 19, 2010 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
This morning I was startled to read an article in RIS Media, an information service that scans the news services and gathers articles impacting real estate — for homeowners, buyers and for agents — reporting that Credit Scores are being reduced as much as 100 points for successful Loan Modifications!
Loan Modifications are one avenue that [...]
Get Paid $6,500 to Buy a Home!
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Repeat or Move-Up Home Buyer — Get Paid $6,500 to Buy a Home!!
Repeat or Move-Up Home Buyer Tax Credit Eligibility Requirements:
Buyers must have owned and lived in their previous home for five consecutive years out of the last eight years and purchase a replacement primary home.
The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s [...]
Will Short Sales FINALLY Become Reasonable?
December 3, 2009 by Gabrielle · Leave a Comment
As a busy agent in the south King County area and down into the Tacoma/Puyallup Pierce County areas, I both list properties for Sellers and assist Buyers in finding their “dream home,” whether it be a first time purchase or a repeat purchase.
While definitely not unique to these geographic areas, price points and demographics of buyers and homeowners [...]
8 Requirements for the New Homebuyer Tax Credit, Effective NOW!
November 8, 2009 by Gabrielle · 2 Comments
Okay all you first time homebuyers, you’ve been given a second chance! The Homebuyer Tax Credit passed and was signed into effect on Friday, November 6th! What GREAT news!
And it gets even better! Not only do first time homebuyers benefit from the tax credit … to the tune of $8,000! … any homebuyer could potentially [...]
