Shiloh Street Blog
Home Buyers – Don’t Freak Out About Your Home Inspection
Arguably, the most nerve-racking step in the home buying process is the buyers home inspection. Actually, it’s somewhat of a misunderstood process that many buyers get hung up on. Most home buyers I’ve worked with over the years, especially first-time home buyers, have this notion that if their … [Read More...]
A 14-Year Old First Time Home Buyer, Really?
I’ve heard some crazy open house stories about homes for sale in Bothell Washington, and the surrounding cities, but this was one of the more mind-boggling ones. :) One of our real estate agents was holding an open house for a client this weekend. It was super sunny here in Seattle (this home … [Read More...]
Do Discount Realtors Cost You More When Buying a Home?
I like getting controversial so let’s talk about “Discount Realtors”. :) A growing trend in real estate, even here in the Puget Sound area, has been the rebating of commissions from agents to buyers when they buy a home. In case you’re unfamiliar with how real estate commissions work, here’s … [Read More...]
The Myth Debunked About Open Houses in Seattle
This might have some listing agents hunting me down but I want to dispel the myth surrounding open houses in Seattle, although this goes for just about any city. As a home seller, you’ve probably been told that an “Open House” is a BIG factor in selling your home. You may have even heard this … [Read More...]
Questions to Ask When Buying a House: Any Ghosts in the Home?
There’s no shortage possible of questions to ask when buying a house but there’s one answer in particular that you might want to know ahead of all others. I'll warn you though, this might be a tough post for some folks to read (it was hard enough just to write about). I was talking with one … [Read More...]
Summer Housing Stats for Seattle – Miraculous or Mind-Numbing?
I’m not a huge “housing stats” guy when it comes to market conditions, even in the local Seattle, WA real estate market. What I mean is that I don’t track the “technicals” of the market like a day trader and I don’t think you should either. It’ll drive you nuts! :) Yes, it’s absolutely … [Read More...]
4 Reasons to Get Pre-Approved BEFORE You Think about Looking at Houses
If I had a nickel for every time I saw a home buyer starting off on the wrong foot and skipping their home loan pre-approval, I’d be able to live across the hall from Donald in Trump Tower. :) I know how tempting it is to start looking at homes before you have everything in order. You get that … [Read More...]
