Congrats! You found your dream home! But this is a major purchase, and it’s easy to get lost in the terminology and methodology of real estate closing costs. Here’s a quick and dirty visual outline of who pays what and what it all means....
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As you set out to find the perfect home for your lifestyle, we thought we’d share a few tested tips to make sure your purchase is a solid win. Before signing on the dotted line, here’s what real estate professionals recommend you do:...
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In the worlds of home design and real estate, we often toss around terms like “ranch,” “contemporary,” and “craftsman” when describing a home. But what distinguishes each style? Here’s a quick and simple look at a few of the major home design styles:...
MoreMillennials and the Housing Market
With Millennial homebuyers dominating the current housing market, we’re looking at what they want, and need, in a home. Our favorite housing trend? A growing number of Millennial homebuyers are looking to call suburban communities like Kirkland home. Take a look at this infographic for more insights into how...
MoreBenefits of Home Ownership
Home ownership is a big step. It requires thought, research, and perhaps a little saving. But there are countless upsides to homeownership–benefits that impact your well-being as well as that of the surrounding community. We know well the impact that the housing industry has on our local Kirkland economy....
MoreLandscaping Do’s and Don’ts
The best of Pacific Northwest weather is here. As you head outside to prepare your yard for a season of barbecues and yard games, here are a few tips, tricks, and stats to thing about....
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