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Buying Your Next Home With a Home-Sale Contingency: A Simple Guide & Checklist
Need to sell your home before buying the next? This simple guide explains home-sale contingencies: when they make sense, how the offer works (deadlines, kick-out clauses), and ways to align timing with same-day closings or short rent-backs. Includes a quick timeline and checklist: get preapproved, list first, write a settlement-only offer when pending, and coordinate dates with your real estate agent.
Aug 133 min read


Are We in a Buyer’s Market? What Redfin’s Forecast Means for Snohomish and Skagit Counties
Redfin forecasts a 1% price drop, but WA markets vary. Some soften, others stay strong. Local trends matter more than national ones.
Jun 103 min read


Rent or Buy? How to Decide What Makes the Most Financial and Lifestyle Sense
With high home prices, rising rent, and shifting mortgage rates, the decision to rent or buy has never been more complex. This guide breaks down monthly costs, upfront expenses, appreciation vs. investment returns, and lifestyle factors like schools, flexibility, and long-term stability—so you can make the smartest move for your situation, whether you're in Snohomish County or anywhere across the U.S.
Jun 18 min read


Before You Buy: Why Peak Traffic Should Be on Your Home Buying Checklist
Heavy traffic near homes can impact daily life with noise, stress, and long commutes. Consider this when choosing your dream neighborhood!
Dec 20, 20245 min read


Assessing Natural Disaster Risk: 5 Crucial Step Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is a significant investment and a decision that requires careful consideration of various factors. While factors such as...
May 29, 20234 min read


What You Should Know About Your Credit Score and Buying a Home
We hear the term “Credit Score” quite often these days because of its influence on so many aspects of our lives – from basic purchases we...
Dec 11, 202210 min read
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