There has been a lot of discussion about “affordable housing” lately, in the Greater Seattle/Western Washington area and really, the entire country. (OK, really in the last 5 or so years, after the market returned and surpassed bubble-bust prices). But...
When you look at a property, what do you see? Do you see a rundown, dumpy eyesore of a house blighting your neighborhood? Or do you see what could be? A new, efficient, smart home? A dirty, garbage-strewn old retail building, or a thriving mixed-use project with shops...
At a recent Poulsbo City Council meeting (yes, I watch those things), a discussion was about growth–and moderating growth. The People Are Coming It was said that in the four-county area surrounding Seattle, by 2050, there are going to be 1.8 million more people...
Tips for communication in real estate today. “Glad I finally got a hold of you!” “Sorry, we are slammed.” “Well, I understand but you said you would get the wall repaired last week.” “Other things came up but you are next on my list. I will send you an email with the...
You’ve probably heard the top 3 “rules” when it comes to real estate is “location, location, location.” It’s true; location counts for a great deal in every real estate investment or transaction. But I’d say a very close Rule...
Short term rental properties have become a considerably larger part of the real estate industry in the last decade or so. Whether it is in the form of vacation homes or co-working offices, these properties have become much more prominent in our industry. You Work, I...
