Ah, sweet summertime. As the season of sun and fun gets underway, it’s also a great time to tackle summer projects to keep your home in ship-shape all year long. The Seattle-based real estate team, Get Happy at Home of Coldwell Banker Bain, has provided a handy list...

Once summer arrives, we all go into vacation mode, right? But why should we only get to enjoy that feeling for a few weeks every year?! With a few simple updates to your outdoor space, you can be living that resort life all season long—and maybe even extend your...

When a potential buyer for your home comes to look at it, you will need to make sure that it smells good. The smell of the home can be a deciding factor for those wanting to purchase a home. If there are bad odors in the home, potential homeowners may be swayed away...

Moving is one of the most stressful things that you will need to do. It puts pressure on you, your spouse, and your children as you all try to find something that fits with each person’s expectations. You also have to consider the location of the new home, the size of...

Condominium Financing There are lots of reasons for home buyers to love condos. Much of the maintenance responsibilities will be handled, and they often offer access to shared amenities that would be cost prohibitive if the homeowner were to put them in on their own....

It might surprise some to know that the sales contract isn’t the final value of the home, at least in the lender’s eyes. When negotiating the price of a home market forces shape a price based upon the most the buyers are willing to pay with the least amount the...

If you live in an older home or one that could use a couple of updates, the question is often: Move or renovate? But, today, there’s another question among those who want to renovate: Do it now or wait? Increased prices on many items, “from tile to counter tops,...

Have you ever thought about buying a For Sale by Owner Home? There are some things that you need to be aware of when buying a house directly from the owner. Nowadays, everyone is trying to save money and sell their house on their own. You can save money buying a for...

You just heard those magic words: “We have a deal.” Now, you just have to get through escrow and you can move on to the next stage in your life. That means making sure your home doesn’t end up back on the market. Here are 6 steps you can take both before you list and...

According to The Truth About Mortgage, the “sale fail” rate of homes is rising. “More than four out of 100 sales look as if they’re going to close, and then fall out of escrow for one reason or another,” they said. So how do you protect your purchase and make sure you...