What is Title & Escrow? Today I interviewed an expert in Title & Escrow, Sandy Andersen, of Chicago Title & Escrow. With many years of experience as a former Real Estate Agent and current Senior Account Manager, she has seen and worked both sides of the real estate transaction, and does a great job of…
As a Seattle native (born and raised), I have a soft spot for this wonderful city. When I see a great short video like this showing off all of the beautiful scenery we enjoy every day, I’m reminded that most of the world doesn’t have the opportunity to enjoy these types of views. Take a…
I know, I know, I’m a man. I shouldn’t know or care anything about feelings and emotions, right? You can ask my wife, I’m usually not the go-to-guy when it comes to feeling emotional. But when it comes to buying or selling a house, I get the emotions. I completely understand them. They’ve come to…
Check out the price drop that just occurred to this Ballard foreclosure. It was listed at $359,900, and it’s now down to just $309,900! That’s a $50,000 price swing! They have also repainted the exterior of the house (which is something I’ve never seen done before on a bank owned home). It’s now a light…
Earnest Money First time home buyers ask what earnest money is. Money that accompanies the purchase agreement to show that the buyer is serious about buying the property, sometimes called a deposit. These funds are not in addition to the purchase price, they end up being put toward the purchase. Buyers can lose their earnest…
