tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56340431050761408572011-07-30T13:18:04.866-07:00Leanne Finlay, Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. "Experience Always Matters" Serving King, Snohomish and Island CountiesLeanne Finlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10365565805444714760noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634043105076140857.post-75728837842949462782009-11-06T11:04:00.000-08:002009-11-06T11:32:40.660-08:00

As a real estate agent, I often have people ask me for referrals to mortgage professionals when they want to buy a home, refinance a mortgage, buy a vacation property, or buy an investment property.Lately, I've been getting more requests for information about "Reverse Mortgages", so I decided to do some research, and see what information I could find to share with all of you.First of all, the

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You might think, ‘why is this real estate agent writing this article? As an independent contractor, a real estate agent runs their own ‘small business’. Many of our clients also own small businesses, or are thinking about leaving the safety net of the corporate world, and starting a small business. I’ve done that too. Today I read an article titled “Getting Government Contracts” in the New

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THANKS FOR YOUR CONFIDENCEA business person's best client is a previous client or a referral from them. If you're reading this information, chances are you already know something about me. I consider it a great compliment that so many of you refer your friends and relatives, as well as come back to me when it is time to move again. Thank you for your trust and confidence. Here is what some of you

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I wrote this article about 1 year ago. A year later, the fact remains: prices are lower, and if you're not ready to work with the realities of our current market, you might want to consider "taking your home off the market".Today, we do have a real estate market coming back to life. Buyers looking to buy today are extremely price conscious, and looking for value, and outright bargains. Interest

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Despite what you may have been hearing, mortgages are widely available, with some basic rule changes: "back to the basics". Lenders require more documentation of your income and expenses than you might have found in recent years, but you should have everything you need right in your household files. Interest rates are historically low, and soon there may even be a program for those who wish to

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March 2009It would be nice to have a little good economic news, wouldn’t it? I received a letter today from Charles Schwab & Co. that said in part, “As we enter March, poor economic news is resulting in continued market turmoil. While the most natural instinct is to react emotionally, I would ask that you step back and take full advantage of Schwab’s numerous resources to help you through these

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Today I got a Thank You card from clients that I helped sell a home, and find a new home. They are delightful people, and our transactions both went very smoothly. It was fun spending time with them, and their two daughters. The house we found met all of their "must have" criteria, and even most of their "wish list" criteria, with the most important criteria of a sunny, level backyard.The house

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For the first time in years, the demographics of 'who' is buying homes is changing. We're seeing a majority of sales featuring larger than 20% down payments, and not because lenders are requiring that. Quite frankly, a lot of conservative people have owned homes for many years, and have strong equity to use towards their next home. These people are a high percentage of the buyers of today. Being

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... sometimes my clients make me laugh out loud! RICHARD & MOLLY G.: The paperwork is all in, and the money is in our bank, so apparently we have actually sold the house! Having a real estate agent that worked at selling the house as opposed to waiting for the house to sell, made all the difference. We are glad that you were so enthusiastic, helpful and eager.

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As we move through some extremely difficult economic challenges, we sometimes get away from the focus of planning for the long term growth of our Puget Sound region. I've just read a 70- page report put together by ULI, Urban Land Use Institute and the Quality Growth Alliance regarding an event calledReality Check 2008. It's about an unusual collaboration of 250 key leaders from important groups

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OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.In-City, Eastside, or even Whidbey Island! I've been selling homes in King & Snohomish County since 1983, and added Island County in 2001. I've enjoyed every mile of this business; whether you're new to the Northwest, or just moving across town, my broad scope of knowledge will help your move be right. In addition to my Seattle/Eastside, I have helped several friends

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