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Think Housing Prices Are Too High?

Think Housing Prices Are Too High?

December 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

I have a client that loves to send me little jokes and ditties every now and then. He’s just slightly older than I am and loves to pontificate about how prices are outrageous and how he can’t imagine how people can afford to live any more. In some respects, of course, he’s absolutely right. But [...]

4 Critical Facts When Selling Your Manufactured Home

4 Critical Facts When Selling Your Manufactured Home

March 15, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

  Selling a manufactured home on land is a bit different than selling a stick-built home. There are a few more inspections and requirements, not to mention finding a lender that will lend! Here in the Auburn area of Western Washington, I’ve had the dubious pleasure of working through a few sticky manufactured home transactions [...]

Flood Maps Affect Home Sales and Purchases

Flood Maps Affect Home Sales and Purchases

January 19, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Feeling a Little Chilly? How About a Pellet Stove?

Feeling a Little Chilly? How About a Pellet Stove?

December 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

  As Fall sets in and moves rapidly to winter, there’s possibly nothing more relaxing than sitting beside a wood-burning fire. It’s certainly one of my favorite late afternoon activities when it’s coooold outside! Unfortunately, fireplaces typically aren’t terribly efficient (although beautiful!), nor can they be used on days where burn bans are in effect. Wood [...]

Fall Has Fallen Around My House!

Fall Has Fallen Around My House!

September 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Real Estate Thoughts & Advice for the Auburn, Kent, Maple Valley, Puyallup, Renton & Tacoma Areas