Category Archives: Real Estate

Seattle’s January Real Estate Market Recaps

In January 2024, Seattle’s real estate market saw stability with a slight decrease in interest rates and a 3% surge in closed sales. Median residential prices rose to $593,500, showing promise for both buyers and sellers. Home inventory fluctuated, with 15 counties experiencing a decrease. Condominium sales soared by 21%, with a median price of $453,750.

How You Can Buy a House with Zero Down

You can achieve the American Dream of homeownership with little to no money down. Start by consulting a mortgage lender to improve your credit score and explore down payment assistance programs. Consider FHA, VA, or USDA loans, and be aware of additional costs. Working with a real estate professional can help you navigate the process wisely.

Why You Should Stage Your Home

How much more will your home sell for when you stage it? Let’s look at the benefits of home staging when selling a home.

How to Find a Good Realtor in 2022

How do you find a good Real Estate Agent? How do you know which Realtor to use when buying or selling a home? This guide will help you know what to look for when considering which Realtor to use. We interviewed hundreds of people, and are giving you the good, bad and ugly we discovered in how others went about finding a Realtor.

Can You Really Save Money with a Bi-Weekly Mortgage?

You’ve heard the claims that a Bi-weekly Mortgage can save thousands and cut down your mortgage between 4-8 years. How do you do it? Enticing ads have been circulating more frequently that you can “Save you thousands” of dollars on your 30 year mortgage and shave 4-8 years off your home loan? More and moreContinue reading “Can You Really Save Money with a Bi-Weekly Mortgage?”

Debra Teal, Realtor®

About Realtor Debra Teal from Seattle WA. Specializing in Home Sales and Foreclosure Prevention. First Time Home Buying Programs find good home deals.