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Sandeep
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Does age of the home matter? asked by Sandeep

I would not make age too much of a factor in your home search. I have sold homes that are 80 years old which have been built better than anything today. The most important thing is to make s... read more answered by Jaime Perez

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I hear alot of hype about Maple Valley. What's makes it so great?

Answered Thu Mar 13 2008, 23:19 by Lance Goodwin - 98038 - General Area
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Sandeep
Home Buyer

Does age of the home matter? asked by Sandeep

Invasive Web…
Home Seller

Can we continue to market and take offers? asked by Invasive Web…

It sounds like you may actually get this home sold. Yay! The reason the negotiations are one-sided is because 1) it's a buyer's market and 2) ... read more answered by Maria Morton

Amy
Home Buyer

How much can I under bid on a house? asked by Amy

The true market value for this home may be $650K or could be higher OR lower. You sound like you need the education that a realtor can give you... read more answered by Tom Berg

Julie Arguez
Home Buyer

Can you assume that the value of a townhome/condo will increase to a lesser degree than a free standing home? asked by Julie Arguez

It used to be true that when prices went down, condominiums went down first and when... read more answered by Karen Mcknig…

Dan
Home Buyer

How do I find a good buyer agent in Seattle? asked by Dan

Dan, I was in your position in 1995. The company that transfered me to the Seattle area also paid for the relocation service including a buyers ... read more answered by Peter Nilsson

Seattle Mort…
Real Estate Pro

Are short sales a good investment? asked by Seattle Mort…

Those that are in better condition tend to be the better investments. Those that are in various stages of dis-repair are usually not a good bar... read more answered by Ardell Della…

Jocelyn
Buyer & Seller

I am curious as to what this forum thinks the impact of the loss of the viaduct will be on the housing market asked by Jocelyn

It might help the real estate market. Those living in west Seattle and working Nort... read more answered by Tom Berg

Steve S
Home Buyer

Hi there, We live in Vancouver, BC, but are originally from Toronto, Ontario. In Ontario there's a great asked by Steve S

I would contact a Realtor who spends lots of time focusing on Snohomish County and s... read more answered by Samuel Hilbe…

Elizabeth
Home Seller

How do I list my home for sale on this site -- I'm a seller, not a buyer. Thanks, Liz Dubis, Kirkland, WA asked by Elizabeth

Liz, If you live in Kirkland, you are already aware that Windermere Real Estate ... read more answered by Maureen Kelly

K. Shaughnes…
Home Seller

I thought the Seattle market was not as bad off as most of the nation. I have a nice home off avondale rd in asked by K. Shaughnes…

K, As usual great, sage advice from the previous folks who have answered! I woul... read more answered by Shannon Wood…

Peter Nilsson
Home Seller

Selecting a listing agents for water front property. asked by Peter Nilsson

#1 High sales of comparable houses in terms of price. Maybe, maybe not. Some of the homes I list do not HAVE comparables, sure there are ot... read more answered by Patrick Beri…

Liz
Home Buyer

Which is the best investment? asked by Liz

My answer may be a bit polarizing to those who see real estate as only an investment, but I would not put the 'investment' component on anywhere near the same plane as the 'starting a family... read more answered by Shannon Wood…

lbm
Home Buyer

Places to look in Kirkland/proximity asked by lbm

There are some great condos near you that are concrete and steel construction and also have insulated or triple pane windows. You already know ... read more answered by Patrick Beri…

Justin W. Ri…
Real Estate Pro

Always looking for new marketing ideas for both myself, and my clients. Any thoughts? asked by Justin W. Ri…

Justin, We spend very little money in print advertising to attract new clients. Fo... read more answered by Rocky & Mich…

Gerry Eagle
Real Estate Pro

What lenders will lend on condos? asked by Gerry Eagle

Unless the complex is FHA approved, then your main option would be a conventional loan. Some major lenders are cutting back on the maximum loan ... read more answered by Mortgage Exp…

Jessica
Home Buyer

What is the annual property tax in King County (Seattle)? asked by Jessica

Jessica--The property taxes in this area are simply "way too high". Especially, I assume compared to Idaho. We do though live in a great area ... read more answered by Tom Berg

Kathy Mcphee
Just Looking

The purpose of my question is for appealing my property tax.Values have gone down in my neighborhood from asked by Kathy Mcphee

Kathy, You can get comps for your home by simply using any real estate website (Col... read more answered by Steve McDona…

Keely Jared
Real Estate Pro

To those sellers who haven't been successful in getting an offer, would you consider renting? asked by Keely Jared

More people are turning to renting today than they were when you first asked this qu... read more answered by Ardell Della…

John
Home Buyer

Looking to buy in Issaquah Highlands; how much less than list for bid? asked by John

When you start making offers you will quickly find out how low you can go. Every Seller is different, unless you are working with new construct... read more answered by Linda Carroll…

Su
Buyer & Seller

After you sign a RE agreement, is there a time frame you have to back out if you change your mind? Thanks, Su asked by Su

If you used a NWMLS agent who used MLS forms you have 10 days from mutual acceptance... read more answered by Don Dutton