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November 2018 Real Estate Market Update

By Special Agent Serena Heslop On the housing front, sales seem to be picking up, as newer listings that have been sitting have finally gone under contract. I say ‘finally’ but, it has often only taken two to three weeks rather than one week which has been the expectation for the past few years. The housing […]
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FROM SERENA: Seattle Real Estate Update

Dear friends, On the real estate front, Seattle continues to be # 1 in the nation for price appreciation with an overall increase of 12.7% from last year. This is more than double the national average. That’s pushed the median cost of a single-family house to $820,000 in Seattle and $926,000 on the Eastside. Even […]
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New Tax Rule Takeaways for Homeowners

The new tax law just signed by the president had some homeowners in high-tax states standing in line at the end of the year to pre-pay their property taxes. While this wasn’t initially on the agenda for the holidays, there was so much uncertainty that some thought they’d get a jump on the situation. Let’s […]
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DEAR SERENA: What’s the Difference Between a Mortgage Broker & a Lender?

Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Serena,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Email yours to me at serena@windermere.com and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Serena: What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a lender? Belinda Buyer Dear Belinda Buyer, A lender is an […]

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From Serena November 2018 Real Estate Market Update By Special Agent Serena Heslop On the housing front, sales seem to be picking up, as newer listings that have been sitting have finally gone under contract. I say ‘finally’ but, it has often only taken two to three weeks rather than one week which has been the expectation for the past few years. The housing […]

Real Estate Info FROM SERENA: Seattle Real Estate Update Dear friends, On the real estate front, Seattle continues to be # 1 in the nation for price appreciation with an overall increase of 12.7% from last year. This is more than double the national average. That’s pushed the median cost of a single-family house to $820,000 in Seattle and $926,000 on the Eastside. Even […]

Real Estate Info New Tax Rule Takeaways for Homeowners The new tax law just signed by the president had some homeowners in high-tax states standing in line at the end of the year to pre-pay their property taxes. While this wasn’t initially on the agenda for the holidays, there was so much uncertainty that some thought they’d get a jump on the situation. Let’s […]

Dear Serena DEAR SERENA: What’s the Difference Between a Mortgage Broker & a Lender? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Serena,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Email yours to me at serena@windermere.com and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Serena: What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a lender? Belinda Buyer Dear Belinda Buyer, A lender is an […]

Real Estate Info South Seattle Market Review: Highs, Lows & In-Betweens (Part 2) Windermere Real Estate recently released its Seattle real estate statistics for the fourth quarter of 2016, and we’ve got your South Seattle numbers below. Last week, we focused on the South Seattle neighborhoods of Brighton, Columbia City, Genesee, Hillman City, Judkins, Lakewood, Leschi, Mt Baker, Rainier Beach, Rainier Valley, Seward Park and Skyway. This week, […]

Real Estate Info South Seattle Market Review: Highs, Lows & In-Betweens (Part 1) Windermere Real Estate recently released its Seattle real estate statistics for the fourth quarter of 2016, and I’ve got your South Seattle numbers below. In the meantime, Seattle as a whole closed out the year with a record low number of homes for sale, and record-level prices. With the healthy regional economy, demand remains very […]

Real Estate Info New Changes to Seattle’s Rental Housing Laws More than half of Seattle residents live in rental housing. Below are some recent changes to local rental housing laws that landlords, property managers and renters should be aware of. I. Security Deposit, Pet Deposit, and Move-in Fee Limits – The City has new limits on deposits and fees that can be charged at the […]

Dear Serena DEAR SERENA: Should I Sell My Property Privately to a Developer? Welcome to my new Real Estate advice column, “Dear Serena,” where I strive to answer your burning Real Estate questions. Email yours to me at serena@windermere.com and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Serena, I am writing to ask your advice about my property. I have lived in my house for many […]

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Real Estate Info 8 Predictions for Seattle’s 2017 Housing Market By Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate 2016 was another stellar year for the Seattle housing market, in which a surplus of buyers and a deficit of sellers drove home prices higher across the board. So, can we expect to see more of the same in 2017? Here are some of my thoughts on […]

Real Estate Info NEW ADVICE COLUMN: Dear Serena… Welcome to my new Real Estate advice column, “Dear Serena,” where I strive to answer your burning Real Estate questions. Email yours to me at serena@windermere.com and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Serena, I’ve been renting in South Seattle for several years. My landlord recently raised my rent $225/month and expressed […]

Decorating Tips New Trends in Seattle’s Housing Market More than 100 Windermere brokers recently came together to listen to Windermere President OB Jacobi lead a panel discussion on new home construction trends in the greater Seattle area. The panelists included Mike Owen, General Manager: Macadam Floor & Design; Belinda Leppa, Sr. Designer: Macadam Floor & Design; Curtis Gelotte, Sr. Principal: Gelotte Hommas Architecture; […]

Real Estate Info 4 Reasons to Sell Your House Now 1) Sale prices are at all-time highs. Home prices in King County hit new highs last month. The median price of a single family home sold in King County in February was $514,975, a whopping 20% increase over a year ago. The median price in Seattle was up 24% to $644,950. The Eastside’s median price […]

Real Estate Info 10 Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal Looking to improve the curb-appeal of your home? No need to break the bank. Many studies indicate that projects and improvements that add the most value are almost invariably cosmetic, as opposed to big, extensive renovations that may functionally improve a home but are net money losers, on average. Keep it simple, and take your […]

Real Estate Info New Online Tools Help Seattleites Monitor Local Development NW REporter: Real estate professionals and others interested in monitoring what’s being built in Seattle neighborhoods can access two new tools: Shaping Seattle: Buildings and Seattle in Progress. “Shaping Seattle,” released by the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development, allows users to click on various points on a mobile-friendly map to see details […]

Real Estate Info (Sur) Real Estate Glossary: Top 24 Descriptions Defined By Serena Heslop Having trouble deciphering those real estate ads? Here’s what they REALLY mean: Move-in condition = front door is missing Light, open spaces = many holes in the walls In-city oasis = a swamp All original = original mold, original termites Territorial views = sweeping view of neighbor’s blackberry bushes and rusty car […]

Real Estate Info Poetic House Hunting By My Mum, Elizabeth Heslop A house with ‘rural aspects’ could Be in the middle of a wood. Even a mountain top abode That cannot quite be reached by road! “Sea views” on the other hand Are properties that sound quite grand But the cliffs they are perched upon May be crumbling and nearly GONE! […]

Real Estate Info Buyers’ FAQs 1. Do I really need an agent? Unless you want a hole in the head, yes you do! Shop for an agent before you seriously shop for a house. It’s a complicated process under the best of circumstances, and you’ll need an expert negotiator and experienced advocate on your side who knows how to play […]

Real Estate Info Sellers’ FAQs 1. Why should I list with you rather than any other agent? Because I am knowledgeable and savvy, I am super accessible, and I have great resources and connections. Tony Soprano is my cousin! But seriously, you should choose an agent whom you know you can trust, as they will be your principal advocate during […]