The inventory of homes for sale has always been a leading factor for home prices in national real estate markets. When inventory contracts to a breaking point and there just aren't enough homes for sale…
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More apartments coming to West Queen Anne May 24th, 2012 by Cory Bergman The apartment building boom continues on all sides of Queen Anne. The City of Seattle has just given the green light for a…
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Kary L. Krismer answered:
Confused first-time home buyer seeking truthful advice from Real Estates experts in a neutral position…please help solving my dilemma!
Just out of curiosity, what attracts so many out of state agents to a question like this? It started out with just local agents, but then lately it's been almost all out of state. Doe
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SPU surprises neighbors with sale of Queen Anne rec propertyBy Lynn Thompson Seattle Times staff reporterSeattle Pacific University says it never heard back after notifying the city Parks Department…
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Cedar Park gateway to the Burke Gilman TrailOne of the very best kept secrets in Seattle is the Cedar Park neighborhood. Bordering on the western shores of Lake Washington and bordered by Matthews Beach…
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Dale Logan answered:
BPO was ordered
As you've found out short sales can take months and months to just get a reply to your offer. Your agent should have made you aware that this was likely to happen. If the BPO has been
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Built Green Homes in Seattle are extremely energy efficient saving the owners money month after month on home operating cost. Energy efficiency can be achieved in many ways utilizing advance design…
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Eggleston Farkas Architects answered:
how much would it cost to add a second story to our approx. 900 sq. ft. home?
KJ,
Darrell's comment is right on the money. Speaking as an architect, I'd also add that an architect could help you with this process. A good architect should be able to come up w
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What's the Seattle Real Estate Market Doing Right Now? Have you wondered what is up with the entire Seattle Real Estate Market lately? I get that question all the time. Property is actually selling…
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AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans are buying more homes in every region of the country, the latest indication that the housing market could be on the mend. An increasing portion of those…
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Seattle House Key Plus offers up to $45,000 in Down Payment Assistance! The funds can be used for either your down payment or closing costs or BOTH. They can even be used to pay down your interest rate…
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Dan Tabit answered:
What is the construction cost per square foot for a single family home (new construction) in Camarillo, CA? How?
Phleuff,
Your question has appeared in the Seattle WA area. We have a neighborhood called Madison Park too. Your costs per square foot will vary depending on the size, style, number
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Carmen Brodeur, Realtor & Attorney answered:
Fun client gifts?
Wow lots of very creative ideas here.
The Seattle Times documented some recent changes in the Seattle condo market, specifically looking at the recent changes in the new construction market. While there are few "new" construction condos…
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Queen Anne is broken into lower and upper areas. The upper area features large homes with sweeping views along tree-lined streets. Just below Queen Anne hill is Seattle Center known as lower Queen Anne.…
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Dear Ray, We’ve decided to make some improvements to our home. What remodeling projects will improve the resale value? Also, do you have any advice on hiring a contractor? C.M. Dear C.M.,…
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Dear Ray, I enjoy reading ‘ask Ray’ and I think you offer sound advice. Right now, there is a lack of consensus among so-called experts, buy now or buy later? Some experts say the era of homeownership…
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Dear Ray, We want to buy our first home so that we can start a family. The main concern is, what about the future of our investment? Will real estate values recover? We don’t want to be trapped…
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Dear Ray, What is escrow? Everyone talks about escrow like I’m supposed to know what it is, but I’ve never bought a home before. So, what is escrow and when will I get the keys to my new home? L.C.…
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Dear Ray, We want to buy our first home this year. It seems like homes are selling more quickly. Is it still a buyer’s market? Do you have any tips for negotiating a lower sale price? J.C.…
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