What are the pros and cons of buying a condo vs buying a house? I’ll cover the 5 major differences so that you can make an informed decision on which type of real estate is right for you to … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Buy a Bank Owned Home vs. a Short Sale
October 11, 2011 By 2 Comments
It’s a no-brainer…. foreclosed homes are the best bargains in real estate today. I don't have a day go by that a homebuyer doesn't ask me about foreclosed homes. But do you know why you … [Read more...]
What is a Short Sale in Real Estate?
October 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
‘Short Sale’ is the buzz word in real estate these days and we haven’t had any shortage of homebuyers coming to us at Shiloh Street asking, “What is a short sale?” I’m going to answer … [Read more...]
How to Buy a House with Bad Credit in 4 Steps
October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You're not alone. There are many prospective homebuyers out there wanting to know how to buy a house with bad credit. Real estate prices are so low that you just don’t want to miss out, … [Read more...]
How Much are Closing Costs When Buying a House?
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the first questions we get from first-time homebuyers at Shiloh Street Real Estate is, ‘how much are closing costs when buying a house?” It seems like a confusing question at first but … [Read more...]
Seattle Mortgage Rates Hit Rock Bottom?
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Before you trust anything I say about Seattle mortgage rates, you should know I started in the mortgage business when I was about 19 or 20 years old (long before I started Shiloh Street). It just so … [Read more...]
Buying a Foreclosed Home: Easy or Hard?
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today, my mother-in-law had a co-worker at her hospital ask her a question about buying a foreclosed home, specifically bank owned homes. Her co-worker wondered if the bank selling the home required … [Read more...]
Realtor Fees: How Much are They?
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Obviously, I like keeping things real even when I'm talking about Realtor fees and commissions. Sometimes I’m a little too real or too honest or too blunt for some of my fellow real estate agents … [Read more...]
Best Real Estate Bargains: How to Find Them?
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After being in the real estate business for almost a decade now and helping homebuyers find the best real estate bargains on the market, it’s fascinating to see them go from “Let’s hurry up and … [Read more...]
What is Title Insurance – Home Buyers Getting Scammed?
September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"What is title insurance" is one of those real estate questions that most folks don’t bother digging into the details about. I mean, it is a pretty boring subject, right? For example, how much … [Read more...]
