March 2019 Market Update It’s been awhile since the last post, I apologize. For my first post back I thought it would make sense to update you on the current market and make some projections for the future since that is a question I get asked all the time. Across the board, prices are still […]
The Truth About My Marketing Normally the 3rd week of the month I talk about a specific area in the vast & beautiful Lewis County, but I wanted to discuss something a little more relevant that has cropped up from time to time. Part of my marketing package mentions that I sell homes at least […]
Lewis County Real Estate Market Report May 2018 This month’s spotlight will focus on the famous egg town, Winlock. If you missed last month’s post about the total number of home for sale (spoiler: record low), you can read it here: Lewis County Real Estate Market Report April 2018 Median Sales Price If you purchased a […]
Everybody wants to save money! Another advantage of owning a home compared to renting, is the amount you can save each year with homeowner tax breaks while building equity. With rentals, you can do neither! Before we get started, I want to first thank Becky Carver over at Prime Lending for this information. She can […]
Lewis County Real Estate Market Report April 2018 Last month, we reviewed the numbers for Chehalis and Centralia, which mirror the numbers for the county (inventory down, average sales price up) in Lewis County Real Estate Market Report March 2018. In that report I showed how twin cities’ homeowners have realized a $50,000 equity gain […]
Stop and Smell the Roses of Chehalis, WA Nicknamed, The Rose City, there’s so much to see and do in Chehalis, WA! Location & History Smack dab between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR along I-5 are the Twin Cities of Chehalis and Centralia! Although Centralia is more populous, Chehalis is the county seat. Being 1.5 […]
The Current Interest Rate and Its Importance Find Out Your Personal Buying Power Today! It’s all about the Benjamins! Don’t forget the Hamiltons, Jacksons, and other presidents though! Here’s why: Interest Rates MATTER! See The Current Interest Rate Now When you apply for a loan, one of the things you keep in […]
Lewis County Real Estate Market Report March 2018 Last month, we reviewed some numbers that have distinguished the current market over the last few years. Here’s the link if you’d like a refresher: Lewis County Real Estate Market Report February 2018 here This month will cover the twin cities, Chehalis & Centralia. If you’re […]
5 Tips for Saving on Your Homeowners Insurance in Chehalis/Centralia Area Homeowners insurance is vital for protecting your investment. It’s also required by lenders holding the mortgage on your home. For some reason many homeowners overlook ways they can save money on their premiums. Shopping around is a good idea, but much like auto insurance, […]
2 Ways to Avoid Paying Capital Gains on the Sale of Your Home “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin, 1786 Unless you live in a utopian anarchy, taxes are a certainty. However, there are 2 ways to avoid paying capital gains on the sale […]