When you buy a condo in Seattle or the Eastside, there are certain condo building features you should always look for in order to make sure you’re investing in a healthy complex and a home that you’ll enjoy living in. Here are some of the most important things to look for when buying a Seattle… Continue Reading
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Tips on New Condo Buying in Seattle
If you’re shopping for new construction condominiums in Seattle in fall of 2009, here are a few things to keep in mind based on my recent experiences helping a condo buyer: Expect large price drops for new Seattle condos and structure the offer accordingly. You’re not guaranteed the result you want, but even with the general… Continue Reading
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Meth Lab Homes Are a Growing Problem for Home Buyers
The New York Times ran an interesting article today about the growing problem of people unknowingly buying homes that were used as methamphetamine labs. The negative health effects are staggering – you don’t have to look around online much to read about kids repeatedly taken to hospitals with mysterious breathing problems, dead pets, and even… Continue Reading
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U.S. Home Prices vs. Median Incomes – New York Times Interactive Graph
The New York Times published an interesting interactive graph a few days ago, showing home prices compared to median incomes in major U.S. cities since 1979. Moving your computer mouse over the lines (click on the image above to go the the live New York Times graphic) shows the information for each line as you pass over it. Where… Continue Reading
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