Seattle Homes: Benefitting in 2015!

Do you remember 2006, or is that a distant memory?  

Seattle Mid-Century Brick

Here’s a newsflash – Due to the pent-up demand for housing, Seattle hasn’t seen this kind of traffic and number of pending sales since around 2006!

While houses and condos ARE coming on the market in a steady way, there is still not enough inventory to satisfy the needs of those who are moving to our area, let alone those already here looking to transition from rental units into homes.

What can be done, you say?

For one thing, it would be lovely if lending institutions could let-up on the regulations a bit so that developers/builders who are willing to create multi-family condos & townhomes,  CAN afford to build again.  Seattle has experienced a number of tall stacks going in, but not all of these are condos  Often, they are very small apartments.

Want to read the short article by Marc Stiles of the PSBJ?  Here’s the link:  http://bit.ly/SBJ2006 about Seattle real estate for sale.

If you’re a seller and you would entertain an opportunity for a private, no obligation consultation about your property’s value,  contact me.  

We can discuss how you take take advantage of this market for serious wealth building!

Classic Colonial Homes – Seattle

Classic Colonial Seattle

Do you love elegant, Georgian rooms? This is a gorgeous example of deep crown and doorway mouldings, along with stylish furniture decorating.

If you love this style, there is a more affordable version on Seattle’s Capitol Hill and just listed in the last few days by a friend of mine! For you folks, I am always available and have time to meet you if you’d like to take a peek. No appointment needed to see the interior. Want to come along? eMail me or phone me….  http://www.seattleareahomes4sale.com/contact/ 

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Own a Piece of History? Kurt Cobain’s Family Home on The Market

Holy Smokes! When did Aberdeen, WA
become the hot-bed of real estate values?
Probably while we were sleeping….

Curt Kobain - PSBJ

According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, Kurt Cobain’s family home in Aberdeen is now on the market (again), this time for a mere $400,000. Here’s the link to sneak a peek:
http://bit.ly/KCobain

Are YOU A Landlord in Seattle? Know Someone Who Is?

Contractor

This tidbit of news might be helpful to them to know, now at tax time, so feel free to share the info! I pulled it directly from a property management firm in our area:

“Under the Small Business Jobs Act, landlords are required to report to the IRS payments of $600 or more to a vendor or service provider in the course of the year. This is done by issuing a 1099-MISC form. This requirement started in 2011 and includes payments to service providers such as plumbers, carpenters, yard service providers and repair people. The Form is provided to the IRS and to the service provider. This requirement applies to both residential and commercial property.

Landlords need to obtain the name, address and taxpayer identification number of the service provider, using Form W-9 or a similar form.”

*BTW – Nothing found herein should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a legal opinion or otherwise engage in the practice of law. You should obtain the advice of an attorney well versed in these matters.

Home Prices in Mountlake Terrace, WA (Near Seattle)

Psssst! Know someone who lives in Mountlake Terrace?

Their newspaper just released this week the comparison news that “Mountlake Terrace home prices have increased by 8.8 percent, sales up 23.1 percent.”

Nice little piece of gossip to share, right?

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Financing Advice Especially for Home BUYERS:


Are you or someone you know going to be in the market to buy a residence this year?
(This can be ANYWHERE in the country.)

If you’re thinking of financing your purchase, here are six steps to take before you get a mortgage. Forward this on to family and friends who may be thinking of getting a mortgage now, or in the future.
Then let me know how I can be of further assistance!

Especially For Buyers
Especially For Buyers