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Mortgage Rates Rising….Will Home Prices Follow?
Jeff Scott - Mortgage Rates Rising….Will Home Prices Follow?Mortgage interest rates have already risen by over a quarter of a percentage point in 2018. Many are projecting that rates could increase to 5% by the end of the year. What impact will rising rates have on house values? Many quickly jump t...
Top School Districts Match Hottest Real Estate Markets
Jeff Scott - Top School Districts Match Hottest Real Estate MarketsLocation matters greatly in real estate. One element of location that significantly influences the value and desirability of a home is the quality of the corresponding school district. In the Northwest Washington area, three of the top school d...
Lack of Listings Slowing Down the Market
Jeff Scott - Lack of Listings Slowing Down the MarketThe housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowes...
Protect Yourself … RED FLAGS When Viewing a Home
Jeff Scott - Protect Yourself … RED FLAGS When Viewing a HomeEvery Seattle area real estate agent has either had or heard of a home buyer who, after a long search, falls in love with a house and on an emotional reaction overlooks key issues that may cost them the deal. In this hyper-competitive market, ...
Does Your Agent Add Up in 2018 or Stuck in 2008?
Jeff Scott - Does Your Agent Add Up in 2018 or Stuck in 2008?“It took thirty-eight years before 50 million people gained access to radios. It took television thirteen years to earn an audience that size. It took Instagram a year and a half.” ? Gary Vaynerchuk In today's highly-fueled social me...
Spring Up Your Home to Sell Now
Jeff Scott - Spring Up Your Home to Sell NowLet the mad dash to the spring market begin! Are you ready... better yet is your home ready for the frenzy? Hello, its Jeff Scott with Nor'West Property Shop. Our social media and in-box have been buzzing with this major question. Should ...
Let’s do the FSBO Dance
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Best Loan for Me…Understanding Mortgage Options and Finding the Best Rate
Jeff Scott - Best Loan for Me…Understanding Mortgage Options and Finding the Best Rate
Home Improvements that Improve Values
Jeff Scott - Home Improvements that Improve ValuesThinking about making additions and improvements to your home? Too many times owners spend money they wont get back when they sell. This guide remains true in both a seller and buyers market to get the most money out of your home improvements. ...