Local Market Update – March 2018
Local Market Update – March 2018The local real estate market set new home price records in many parts of the region in February. Prices here have grown faster than anywhere else in the country for...
No Relief for Seattle-Area Buyers
The Seattle housing market continues to climb and buyers are frustrated more than ever. Eastside median sales prices topped $1 million in February of this year! According to Zillow, "Seattle is among the most...
Dealing with Financing
As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the...
Preparing to Sell
Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.Repair. Just...
Relocating to the Big City
Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible.Research before you move. It’s important to...
5 Tips for Buying a Home
Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible.Get your finances in order.Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report....
Market Forecast Event was a Huge Success!
Thank you to all who attended our annual Market Forecast event. We hope you walked away with as much insight to the current market as we did! Economist, Matthew Gardner touched on the local Eastside market and...
Market Predictions & Insight
Written by Economist, Matthew GardnerECONOMIC OVERVIEWThe Washington State economy added 104,600 new jobs over the past 12 months. This impressive growth rate of 3.1% is well above the national rate of 1.4%....