The Coronavirus Pandemic has been surreal. Businesses and individuals have been continually adapting to stay safe and healthy during this worldwide outbreak. With the help and suggestions of our local RE/MAX, Realtor and MLS offices, your real estate professionals are working together to keep everyone safe, while continuing to help people buy and sell real estate.

As your real estate expert - I am always watching the market and am happy to be your source for real estate information. Let me know if you would like more information, pdf reports, and/or info specific for your neighborhood! Here is the latest updates January, February, and into the beginning of March 2020.

Keep current with updates on the Seattle / Bellevue real estate market. See how December 2019 compared to last year and previous months with great articles, infographics, and videos.

Congratulations on your new home! There are so many steps in the home buying process and you are not quite done yet. Once you have successfully completed the loan approval and in the days before closing, this important task list will help you on the day of or shortly after closing. Packing and moving can be exciting and sometimes stressful. Hopefully this list will help you to make a smooth transition into your new home.

Outside of employment, income, and financial information, most mortgage applicants aren’t sure what is being considered on their mortgage application. These qualifying ratios will help you to understand some of the deciding factors in the mortgage pre-approval process. Use these ratios to get a sense of where you are and develop a plan to get yourself in the best financial condition for you upcoming mortgage application.

Homeowners try to upgrade their home with resale value in mind. However, not all home improvements will yield added value to the property. Which improvements will give you the best return on investment so you can strategize what to do before you list your house for sale?

At the end of each year I review the essentials that made the current real estate market and then look ahead to predict what’s in store for the upcoming year.  This article contains my predictions for 2020 based on data that was available as of December 15, 2019.

As your real estate expert - I am always watching the market and am happy to be your source for real estate information. This article is full of information about the current Seattle & Bellevue area real estate market, as well as national real estate statistics. Let me know if you would like more information, pdf reports, and/or info specific for your neighborhood!

Many people think that the spring and summer are the most lucrative times to sell a home. Despite what many people may say, autumn can actually be a great time to list your house on the market. This article goes through many reasons why fall is a great time to sell your home in the Seattle / Bellevue area or anywhere!

From a Buyer or Seller’s prospective, what to expect during a home inspections for residential home purchases/sales in the Seattle/Bellevue, King County, Snohomish County, and Pierce County areas. Seller’s prepare your home for the inspection. Plus valuable information about the Inspection Forms.

Real Estate News July 2019: Buyers see some relief as we head into a strong summer housing market. Inventory, pending sales and prices all, increased during June compared to a year ago. This article contains updates from several sources.

Never wire funds without first calling the known phone number for escrow and confirming the wire instructions. Do not rely upon email alone!

1031 Exchanged defined: The Internal Revenue Code provides that a taxpayer may sell property and defer payment of any capital gains tax if that taxpayer uses the proceeds to acquire “like kind” replacement property.