Most Expensive Homes on Mercer Island
Mercer Island is one of the higher end communities/cities around the Puget Sound. It sits right between Bellevue and Seattle in the middle of Lake Washington. Interstate 90 runs east and west to the north part of the island making it a great location for commuters and...
8 Tips for Buying a Rental Property
Rental properties are in full swing and now is a great time to consider buying a rental property because most owner-occupied homes have already been sold over the spring and summer. We're now left with a lot of homeowners that may not have sold over the summer and...
5 Tips to Selling a Luxury Home
Selling a home is not always the easiest thing to do but selling a luxury home can be even harder. Not only do you need to find the right pricing structure, but the right agent as well. You need a level of expertise when selling a luxury home because those agents have...
Does Buying a House Impact My Career?
The American dream of owning a home has become easier over the years and while we are deeply rooted in consumerism, Americans are looking at things that are making them happier, and homeownership isn't necessarily one of them. However, buying a home is a great...
3 Issues You May Have with a Cash Offer
Every home seller once a cash offer, right? But before accepting that cash offer, there are three things to consider. Not all-cash offers are as amazing as they sound. There could be other factors involved such as the terms of the loan, timing, and who you are selling...
How Much are Starter Homes on Mercer Island?
I got this question this weekend it's an odd question to ask because Mercer Island is not what you would call your "starter" location. Homes on Mercer Island start at about $1 million and the average price is somewhere between 2 million and $4 million depending on the...
Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent with New Construction?
When buying a newly constructed home some buyers forgo the use of a buyer’s agent and deal directly with the builder and the builder’s agent. To some buyers, it may seem that a buyer’s agent is unnecessary but in actuality, a buyer’s agent can be quite helpful...
5 Luxury Additions To Your Home to Wow Buyers
Not every home improvement increases your home's value but if you're looking to elevate your home design, especially for potential luxury buyers, here are five editions you could consider. #1. Home gym. Having a well-created home gym or exercise room can be a welcome...
New Construction Seattle Home on Portage Bay
New Construction Seattle Home on Portage Bay Welcome to 1205 East Hamlin St. in Seattle among the beautiful shores of Portage Bay. This new listing features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and was built in 2017 and sits on a 4000+ square foot lot. The home features...
5 Staging Hacks You Need to Know
We all know about the basics when it comes to getting a home ready to sell; cleaning, organizing, keeping things neutral, repainting, and fixing items that need repair. But there are some other cosmetic and surface packs that you can use to really appeal to today's...