Seattle Real Estate Now :: How Our Current Market is Faring
Optimistic job growth forecasts, rising consumer confidence, and still-low mortgage rates continue to bolster Seattle’s real estate market. Kiplinger Personal Finance just released a list of the 12...
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Seattle Amid Top Cities to Rent An Apartment
CBS News just released its list of the Top Ten most expensive cities to rent an apartment, and the gorgeous Emerald City placed #9. Desirable neighborhoods like Capitol Hill are seeing some of the...
View Article“Brashenomics with Ben Brashen”
I am honored to be a frequent contributor on the radio program, “Brashenomics with Ben Brashen.” When I am a guest, Ben and I discuss trending topics in Seattle’s real estate market. Some highlights:...
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A New Opportunity!
It is my pleasure to announce that I am the new Designated Broker for Keller Williams Downtown Seattle office, as well as their satellite office, West Seattle Metro. Assuming this leadership role will...
View ArticleMy Real Estate Crystal Ball for 2014
I had a recent opportunity to spend a few minutes chatting on-air with Ben Brashen. Ben and I discussed the current Seattle housing market as summer wanes and we forecast what 2014 will look like. A...
View ArticleWe’re #1!
This week, Keller Williams Realty announced that our company is the largest real estate franchise in North America. Adding 12,000 new agents in the last year, Keller is also looking to make global...
View ArticleSoundbite Real Estate Education
In my most recent interview with Ben Brashen for his radio program “Brashenomics,” we uncover the myths and truths about the fall 2013 real estate market in Seattle. Buyers are coming to their agents...
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WAMP 2013 Winner!
I, along with my colleague Anne Burke, accepted a Washington Association of Mortgage Professionals award on behalf of our Downtown Seattle office for “Outstanding Real Estate Office” in 2013. Keller...
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Competing with “Flippers”
Buyers, you’re going to have to contend with a new type of competition on the Seattle housing front. “Flippers” have returned to the market and they’re going to be competing with you for houses in...
View ArticleDoes a Government Shutdown Affect Real Estate?
Did the recent government shutdown affect real estate? Yes and no. During a shutdown, if a seller had two offers in hand and one was financed by a conventional loan and other buyer was using FHA...
View ArticleWinter: Realistic Timelines and Process
We’ve just emerged from a long holiday season. Hanukkuh coincided with the timing of Thanksgiving, and December was a whirl of activity as people prepared for Christmas. On January 2nd, it’s nice to...
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“Get REAL” on Radio
Monday, January 27th, my colleagues and I will debut our new radio talk show “Get REAL” at 4pm on station 1150 AM! My three colleagues: Frank Percival, Vija Williams, and Deborah Champion are...
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Get REAL Radio Show :: Recap of 2.3.14
“Everyone needs a home.” ~John Delaney, President and CEO of Central Banc Mortgage When rents exceed mortgages, it’s usually a good indicator that people will decide to become homeowners vs. play high...
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Should You Hire a Team?
It’s month 2 of my radio co-hosting adventure and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the calls we are getting from listeners and the knowledge I am learning from guests and my fellow hosts. Thank you to...
View ArticleBuying a Home 101
This week, I had the pleasure of hosting our “Get REAL” radio show about mortgage insurance and short sales with my co-host, Frank Percival. Frank and I are on the air at 4pm PST every other Monday on...
View ArticleStaying Competitive and Staying Secure
Last Monday, I had the pleasure of hosting Get REAL radio show about mortgage insurance and short sales with my co-host, Frank Percival. Frank and I are on the air at 4pm PST every other Monday on KKNW...
View ArticleVLOG and WAMP — Tricky, huh? What are they?
Last Monday, I had the pleasure of hosting our “Get REAL” radio show with my co-host, Frank Percival. Frank and I are on the air at 4pm PST every other Monday on KKNW 1150AM and you can hear us live on...
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Phinney Ridge :: New on Market :: Open Sat & Sun
Take a video tour of this gorgeous Phinney Ridge beauty, then come see it in person! Travis Smith will be hosting an open house today & tomorrow from 1-4pm for this new-on-market 3BR, 2.5BA modern...
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Staging Homes & Mortgage Education for Borrowers
Every other Monday, I have the honor of hosting our “Get REAL” radio show with my co-host, Frank Percival. Frank and I are on the air at 4pm PST every other Monday on KKNW 1150AM and you can hear us...
View ArticleRADIO RECAP: Title Insurance & Indoor Air Quality
This is my fifth month co-hosing my “Get REAL” radio show! In this continually evolving market, I am fortunate it allows me to keep current on all the latest news and trends for my clients. My co-host,...
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