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November 13, 2024

Belmont Woods in Maple Valley Washington

Belmont Woods in Maple Valley is a neighborhood you must put on your home-buying tour when visiting Southeast King County. Belmont Woods in Maple Valley is a gorgeous community surrounded by lush, mature, landscaping and large lot sizes. Grand entrances, high-quality craftspersonship, manicured lawns, and stately homes make this neighborhood one of the most sought-after in Maple Valley. With annual residential turnover at only 14%, when a home becomes available in this coveted market here there is no time to waste in making an offer!

November 12, 2024

List to Sell Price Ratio - One of Our 1st Indicators of a Changing Real Estate Market

One of Our 1st Indicators of a Changing Real Estate Market is the List-to-Sells price ratio. In this blog, we explore these numbers for the past year in King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties. We can see when sellers get more than the asking price, and when they have to be more willing to negotiate.

October 24, 2024

What do I do with the vehicles of the estate? Guide to Estate Sale Vehicle Liquidation

This is a comprehensive guide to how to liquidate you or your loved ones vehicle or RV when handling an estate sale. There are three types of vehicle you may encounter, High Value Vehicles, Regular Vehicles, and Junk Vehicles; I will explain how to best maximize your financial result for each. But first things first, if you cannot find the title to the vehicle…

October 24, 2024

How to Get Rid of Tools and Building Materials When Downsizing

Our treasures accumulate over the years, and sorting through them to downsize can be incredibly difficult. If you're actively working to declutter your life, or working through an estate sale for a lost loved one, here are some ideas to ensure your treasures make the biggest difference in their next chapter.

October 23, 2024

Maximizing Your Estate Sale: Effective Ways to Get Rid of Clothing

We understand that managing an estate sale can be both emotionally and logistically challenging. One common dilemma many clients face is how to deal with the abundance of clothing that often accumulates over the years. Whether you're downsizing, managing a loved one’s estate, or simply decluttering, finding efficient ways to handle clothing can make the entire process smoother. Here are some strategies to help you get rid of clothing during an estate sale.

October 23, 2024

Paints, oils, chemicals, OH MY! What do you do with leftover hazardous materials when cleaning out a home?

When saddled with the task of sorting through a slew of unlabeled chemicals it can be hard to know what to do with them all. Unlike other trash, these cannot be thrown away in the bin, so where do they go? Thankfully there are many opportunities to dispose of these products correctly if you know where to look.

October 23, 2024

What to do with prescription medications, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment?

When selling a loved one's home, getting rid of medical supplies and prescription medication can be tricky. We have put together some resources to help you navigate this obstacle.

October 23, 2024

How to Have A Successful Estate Sale

If you're downsizing, or working to liquidate a loved ones personal belongings, coordinating an estate sale likely feels very overwhelming. Here's a step by step guide to having a successful estate sale including local resources complied by someone who's been through it.

October 23, 2024

Simplifying Your Estate Sale: How to Efficiently Dispose of Appliances and Electronics

Appliances can be big, bulky and hard to get rid of. We've done the work finding local tips, tricks and resources to haul away those clunky beasts.

October 23, 2024

How to get rid of Yard Waste in King and Pierce Counties

Yard maintenance can easily get away from you in our lush, green state. If you've found yourself with an abundance of yard waste and are wondering how to get rid of it as efficiently as possible we have a few ideas for you.

October 22, 2024

What do I do with my loved one’s books when selling an estate

Getting rid of piles and piles of books when selling an estate or helping a loved one downsize or move to assisted living can feel overwhelming. What do you do with a lifetime of belongings books can seem so valuable that they are hard to get rid of. Let us help you break down the options with local resources and step by step instructions

October 22, 2024

What do you do with jewelry, antique coin collections, and other valuables when your loved one passes?

What do you do with jewelry, antique coin collections, and other valuables when your loved one passes? We cover the aspects of deciding which heirs to transfer the jewelry to, appraising it, selling it, and what local jewelers might be helpful

October 21, 2024

How to choose a mortgage broker

What are the 4 traits experienced real estate brokers look for when recommending a mortgage broker to their client? The mortgage lender can make your home-buying process as smooth as cream cheese or they can make you wish you never bothered trying to buy a home. It's critical to get this right step right when buying a home.

October 18, 2024

How to get rid of mattresses and big furniture when selling an estate

If you are trying to liquidate a lifetime of personal belongings, getting rid of the mattresses and big furniture first can help you clear room to use the rooms to organize getting rid of all the other stuff, therefore, this is a great place to start.

October 16, 2024

How to get rid of firearms and other weapons when selling a loved one’s home

A common question when selling a loved one’s home is what to do with weapons like guns and rifles. Learn how to identify, store and transport guns and rifles before decided to donate, give, sell or destroy them when dealing with selling an estate. There is more to this topic than you might imagine and you'll want to learn all you can by reading about the best practices and laws when liquidating guns.

October 11, 2024

What Does it Take to Make it in Real Estate?

What does it take to make a meaningful income in real estate? Like really have a career in real estate that pays well and gives you the lifestyle you want and I’ll tell you what it takes. It takes treating it like a job. I’ll tell you why...

October 10, 2024

Hiring a Home Inspector

An inspection of the home you are buying can save you $1000 if not tens of $1000. Hiring the right inspector goes a long way toward the goal of being a smart home buyer. This blog post will empower you with the tools to make sure you get this incredibly important process right.

October 4, 2024

3 Secrets to Selling Your House Quickly

Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. For most markets, average days on the market a taking a little longer now than they did a year ago. Nationwide, we are seeing homes take about 8 days longer than they did a year ago.

May 2, 2024

What More Listings Mean When You Sell Your House

The number of homes for sale is playing a big role in today’s housing market. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, today’s limited supply is one of the biggest advantages you have right now. That’s

April 30, 2024

Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House

If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move. Here’s something else to consider.

April 29, 2024

Equity Can Make Your Move Possible When Affordability is Tight

Bottom Line Did you know the equity you have in your current house can help make your move possible?

April 26, 2024

Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You?

Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You're not alone.

April 25, 2024

Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like the 2008 Crash

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across some articles saying the number of foreclosures in today’s housing market is going up.

April 24, 2024

The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends

If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as you plan your move.

April 23, 2024

What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices

According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know.

April 22, 2024

Myths About the 2024 Housing Market

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are some myths circling around right now.

April 21, 2024

Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?

Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home.

April 18, 2024

Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home.

November 13, 2024

Belmont Woods in Maple Valley Washington

November 12, 2024

List to Sell Price Ratio - One of Our 1st Indicators of a Changing Real Estate Market

October 24, 2024

How to Get Rid of Tools and Building Materials When Downsizing

October 24, 2024

What do I do with the vehicles of the estate? Guide to Estate Sale Vehicle Liquidation

October 23, 2024

How to get rid of Yard Waste in King and Pierce Counties

October 23, 2024

Simplifying Your Estate Sale: How to Efficiently Dispose of Appliances and Electronics

Appliances can be big, bulky and hard to get rid of. We've done the work finding local tips, tricks and resources to haul away those clunky beasts.

October 23, 2024

How to Have A Successful Estate Sale

October 23, 2024

What to do with prescription medications, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment?

When selling a loved one's home, getting rid of medical supplies and prescription medication can be tricky. We have put together some resources to help you navigate this obstacle.

October 23, 2024

Paints, oils, chemicals, OH MY! What do you do with leftover hazardous materials when cleaning out a home?

October 23, 2024

Maximizing Your Estate Sale: Effective Ways to Get Rid of Clothing

October 22, 2024

What do you do with jewelry, antique coin collections, and other valuables when your loved one passes?

October 22, 2024

What do I do with my loved one’s books when selling an estate

October 21, 2024

How to choose a mortgage broker

October 18, 2024

How to get rid of mattresses and big furniture when selling an estate

October 16, 2024

How to get rid of firearms and other weapons when selling a loved one’s home

October 10, 2024

Hiring a Home Inspector

October 11, 2024

What Does it Take to Make it in Real Estate?

October 4, 2024

3 Secrets to Selling Your House Quickly

April 18, 2024

Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home.

April 21, 2024

Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?

Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home.

April 22, 2024

Myths About the 2024 Housing Market

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are some myths circling around right now.

April 23, 2024

What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices

According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know.

April 24, 2024

The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends

April 25, 2024

Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like the 2008 Crash

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across some articles saying the number of foreclosures in today’s housing market is going up.

April 26, 2024

Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You?

Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You're not alone.

April 29, 2024

Equity Can Make Your Move Possible When Affordability is Tight

Bottom Line Did you know the equity you have in your current house can help make your move possible?

April 30, 2024

Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House

If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move. Here’s something else to consider.

May 2, 2024