I’m occasionally asked about the transfer of real property (aka real estate) among parties who do not have the need for agents (a gift or they’ve found one another and have struck a deal without agents). This specific question/answer were in regards to real property changing hands in Kittitas County: Q: Our parents are ready to gift […]

Unit #411 came back-on-market Friday at $295,800. It is a 1BR/1BA 866sf E corner home on the ally, with parking and storage. While few people have “ally location” on their list of must haves, some ally homes are better than others. While above the garage and near the often disorganized trash from the Watermark Apartments, […]

http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=28691359 A little flood in my building has me thinking a lot lately about homeowners insurance. A reminder on the limitations

http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2010/costvsvalue/division/pacific/city/seattle–wa.aspxI’m often asked about what pre-listing repairs and upgrades are likely to make financial sense for sellers. Generally, I think the best money spent is in presenting what is already there in the best light. A thinning of personal items, minor repairs like painting and tightening, a thorough cleaning (inside and out; especially at the front […]