Buying a Home with Others in Seattle You love hanging out with certain friends or have the perfect roommate in your current rental.  You’ve got a great relationship with one of your siblings who lives nearby. You and your partner have been together for years and want something more permanent.  Should you buy a home […]

How An Appraisal Can Make or Break a Sale No home sale is every final until you get to settlement. That is a fact and explains why real estate signs say “Contract Pending” before being replaced with “Sold.” There’s a lot that goes on after a buyer’s offer is accepted by the seller. And a […]

Maintaining (and Loving) Your New Home Bonus – Buying a Home 101 series Here’s a bonus article for my 13-part series, Buying a Home 101. This step-by-step series took you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day. Now you’ll learn a few tips on how take care of […]

How to Make Your Settlement Successful Buying a Home 101 series – Week 12 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand.  This series […]

Almost There … Pre-Closing Details for Buyers Buying a Home 101 series – Week 11 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make […]

How to Navigate a Home Inspection Buying a Home 101 series – Week 9 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure […]

Under Contract: Locking in Your Mortgage and Getting a Home Appraisal Buying a Home 101 series – Week 8 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to […]

Make a Winning Offer Without Going Overboard Buying a Home 101 series – Week 7 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make […]

It’s the Fun “House Hunting” Guide Buying a Home 101 series – Week 6 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure […]

5 Steps to Obtaining a Mortgage Buying a Home 101 series – Week 5 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure […]