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 […]
Taste the Mossyrock Blueberry Festival 1st Weekend in August One of the best known events during the summer in Lewis County, Washington happens to be in the town of Mossyrock! Mossyrock For those who may not be familiar with the area, Mossyrock is about 20 minutes east of I-5 smack dab in between Mayfield […]
Buy a Home with NO MONEY DOWN using the USDA Rural Development Program in Chehalis/Centralia Are you thinking about buying your next home, but don’t have any money down? Did you know that you can buy a house with no money down using the USDA Rural Development Program? It’s true! Keep reading below for more details! […]
Lewis County Real Estate Market Report February 2018 By now, everyone knows that the real estate market is booming! Buyers have enjoyed historically low interest rates for more than a decade and sellers have recouped equity lost in the crash of 2007/2008. Low inventory has led to very high prices that continue to climb with […]
Sell Your Home for More with these Real Estate Hidden Gems When speaking with clients, I usually ask them what they are looking for in a home. They go on to tell me about the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and any number of things they might be looking for. When you are shopping for a […]
Top 5 Seller Complaints (And Why They’re Easy to Fix) 5. Agent Tried to Give My Home Away Image Courtesy of EyeOnYourHome.net “Your home doesn’t have any offers, we need to reduce the price” Does that sound familiar? Every drop in price seems like you’re leaving money on the table just so the agent can make […]
Top 5 Reasons To List Your Home During The Holidays In Lewis County, homes prices are continuing to increase. More and more owners are beginning to realize they no longer owe more than their home is worth. Obviously, it’s a great time to list your house! But many sellers wonder if this season is a […]
The Importance of Knowing Your Buying Power Many new buyers will balk when a Realtor asks them if they have been pre-approved, but it could save you money and time in the long run! Similar to a buyer consultation with your agent, a consultation with a local lender is going to provide you a […]
Demystified: The Home Buyer Consultation So if you haven’t learned from my other blogs that I am a big proponent of the buyer consultation, let me be clear: I am a big proponent of the buyer consultation! Most buyers (even some agents) have never heard of a buyer consultation and typically react negatively when I […]
Process, Time & Costs Process Phase I – The Offer Once you’ve been pre-approved, the average home search is 30-90 days. Phase II – The Inspection Once your offer has been accepted, you have ten (10) days to have the property inspected by a licensed professional. During this time, you can back out […]