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I haven’t always been one of those Realtors who is hot on new construction. The plain truth is that in a stronger Seattle real estate market new construction wasn’t always the best deal. In fact, Seattle buyers who insisted on new construction usually paid a premium for it. There simply was not much in the […]

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Seattle real estate has gotten trickier in recent months and I honestly believe that most traditional buyers need to work with a full service REALTOR.  But if you are going to go with a company like Redfin who provides a different business model in return for lower fees in the form of a rebate, please plan on […]

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On my way to Ocean Shores, WA recently, there were still remains of dirt and debris that had washed over the highway in the big December storms….  That latest blast of weather in December 2007 got me thinking about insurance in Seattle neighborhoods and Seattle suburbs again. Flood insurance, specifically, is what I want to look at […]

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Seattle’s real estate market may be a bit soft right now, but the rates are incredibly low for qualified buyers and as a result the good Seattle lenders I have talked to recently are incredibly busy – and even backed up in some cases. Sure, there are going to be refinances in this mix of […]

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Sellers in Seattle:  Take note!

The market has changed, but you can still sell your Seattle house with good results!

Obviously the mortgage industry has played a major part in this new Seattle buyer’s market. Loan programs are stricter and as a result the pool of qualified buyers has dwindled down. Even though this means there are […]

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Seattle suburb Mountlake Terrace has some pretty great features, but it hasn’t always been true. Mountlake Terrace real estate has been historically undervalued and ignored in some cases until recently, but the residents have always had one bright shining light:

Chad & Vicky’s Espresso! (BTW – that is a picture of Chad and Vicky dressed up […]

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Seattle Suburbs offer more than giant shiny new houses and builder perks galore! Open spaces, trails, beaches, lakes, shopping, and more! But how do you get around the Seattle Suburbs?

Easy Transportation in and out of major cities like Seattle, Everett, and Bellevue -

Going green? Even if you aren’t, don’t forget about these local Seattle suburb […]

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Seattle suburbs have a lot to offer and the Seattle park systems are absolutely incredible! I recently found out that Brier WA is putting in its own skate park – a Brier skate park!

Did you know there were skate parks in the Seattle burbs? The cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood WA got together in 1999 […]

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Seattle Real Estate & Seattle Suburbs Real Estate…….. Seattle Relocation Information

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Check out these January 2008 Seattle Suburb Real Estate Market Reports:

Brier Wa 2008 Real Estate Market Report

Mountlake Terrace WA 2008 Real Estate Market Report

Woodway WA 2008 Real Estate Market Report

Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services  - for all your real estate needs in Seattle and Seattle […]

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Seattle suburbs: Brier Washington is a great place to live and work in the Seattle suburbs, but now the City of Brier is giving you more reasons to buy Brier Washington real estate and move here! The parks are getting some upgrades, additions, and facelifts and you won’t believe what is in store!

Brier […]

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