You got a lowball offer… now what?

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Negotiating an offer from a buyer… By Tyler Freed January 31, 2011 A lot of people have various techniques or even designations for being a certified negotiator. I am going to tell you the technique that I use and find the most effective. The most important part is to remember that everyone wants to feel… Read More

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Master bathrooms sell homes

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Architectural Digest “If I want to be alone, some place I can write, I can read, I can pray, I can cry, I can do whatever I want — I go the bathroom.” – Alicia Keys The master bathroom comes in all sizes and shapes. But one thing is for sure, the bathroom is a… Read More

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NWMLS stats for 2009 (NWMLS.COM)

Northwest MLS Brokers Report $17 Billion in Home Sales During 2009 KIRKLAND, Wash. (Jan. 26, 2010) – Members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service tallied more than 52,000 closed sales of single family homes and condominiums during 2009, about 3.7 percent fewer than the total for 2008. Last year’s completed transactions had a combined sales value… Read More

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Tacoma and Seattle both are in the top five cities to rebound in 2010 (MSN Real Estate)

The 5 best markets for 2010 It won’t be a high bar to be considered a top performer in this year’s housing market. By Lisa Scherzer of SmartMoney Tacoma, Wash., tops Moody’s list of cities where home prices will perform the best in 2010. After a dour year when housing prices fell more than 12%… Read More

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Update on Lakeland Hills Real Estate Statistics

In December 2009 there were 170 homes on the market in Lakeland Hills. There were 33 homes that were in escrow, up 106%, and 27 homes that sold, up 35%. The average listing price was $398,000 and the average close price was $283,000. Average days on market was 138. Here is a list of neighborhoods… Read More

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