InPeak News
Stay up-to-date on the real estate market in Poulsbo, North Kitsap, and the Greater Puget Sound region of Washington State.
The Sellers’ Bait and Switch
Q: "We submitted a full-price offer, solid 20% down payment, 3% earnest money, and a pre-approval letter from our lender. So why did the seller REJECT our offer when there were no others on the table?" A: There are a few reasons why sellers can--and do--reject an...
Remember When…
It's HOT in the Puget Sound area this week. One of those weeks when most of us lament not having air conditioning at home because, honestly, we only need it for a week or two when temps crack 90 degrees. The rest of summer in Seattle fluctuates somewhere between...
The Data Speaks for Itself
King County single-family residential homes on lots less than .5 acres. Save Looking for stats on your neighborhood or a custom market analysis for your home? Contact Megan today. Save Save
Why Buy Now
Yes, it's a challenging time to be a home buyer in the Seattle area. Many are choosing to rent instead of buy. Or maybe they think that buying a home is impossible. But think of it this way: Prices will continue to rise, and interest rates will rise, too. Here's the...
The Numbers Tell the Tale
Sales data for homes in King County (excluding condos) for the last five years. Condo sales data below: If I had a crystal ball, I'd say this trend will continue at the current rate (10-13% year-over-year) for the next 5 to 7 years and/or until the hiring and...
4 More Years of Winter?
If you heard recently, Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter weather in the U.S. However, that prediction has certainly NOT slowed down the heat of the real estate market! House hunters are still out in droves, even more than last year, snapping up the...
Selling a Smart Home?
You’ve heard all the buzz lately, right? That billing a home for sale as “smart” will make it sell faster, for more money. True or false? Well, maybe a little of both. In other words, it depends. First, consider what a smart home IS The answer to that is that it’s...
Hot Times, Chilly Weather
It seems the winter of 2016 is a hot one in the Seattle area. Maybe not in terms of weather (as we anticipate our first real snow of the season today), but it has been a busy time in real estate! As interest rates have risen, so has the urgency for many buyers to lock...
Buying and Selling When the Weather Chills
Ahhhh, fall! That time of year when you start to feel a little nip in the air, the leaves are beautiful, and it starts raining in Seattle. For real. So, is fall a good time to buy or sell a home around here, or not? Both. After the early fall frenzy (September through...
The Price is Right
Quiz: Who determines the price of a home for sale? a. The listing agent b. The seller(s) c. The market d. The multiple listing service (MLS) Answer: C, the market. If your first guess was "the listing agent" or "the seller(s)", you wouldn't be totally incorrect. The...
The Tipping Point?
The best is yet to come? Maybe. It seems that after many, many months inventory is starting to creep back again in the Seattle area. Now, keep in mind we are still a long way from a healthy 5-6 months of inventory! But I'm hopeful that we may have turned the...
The New Normal
Take a look at this article in the Seattle Times. This is really great news for you...IF you are 1) relocating to a less heated market, or b) downsizing. For everyone else, hang in there. Much debate has been raging about whether or not this is a "bubble" like we...