For Buyers

How did Seattle’s eastside end its year in real estate? Surprising to some, there was a huge increase in the number of homes sold in some areas when compared to last year.  Pending sales for the year on the eastside were up by 10%. Only a few of the eastside neighborhoods had home sales which […]

Some people will buy a home in 2011. These buyers will move for more space, downsize for less space or relocate, the typical  reasons to make a move.  If you’re buying in 2011,  think about selling that home in the future. Make an investment that works for now and for later.  It’s important now, more […]

It’s July!  Why July? Because that’s the time of year when the largest number of homes and condos are on the market. Are you surprised? So many times I hear from people they’re waiting until the summer to sell, when school is out.  But it’s not the best time.  If you look at the chart […]

Thinking about the economy in 2011?   Who isn’t these days? Local economist, Matthew Gardner presented his predictions for next year’s economy and the real estate market. (photo: Andrew@cubagallery) Here are a few of his predictions for 2011: Economic growth will remain slow, particularly for the first half of the year. An “easing” in the […]