In Thurston County there are several new subdivisions under construction. Builders involved vary from the cookie-cutter builders like DR Horton to the more boutique builders like Rob Rice Homes. These homes are hard to pass up, due to the modern features, open floor plans and safety features, like sophisticated overhead fire suppression sprinklers. Many of … More Buying new construction vs. an existing home
Why get a home inspection? Why not just buy it “as is” knowing that almost any problem can be fixed down the road? It depends on many factors including market conditions. In the crazy market a few years ago – when every home on the market had multiple offers, buyers were waiving inspections in order … More Be calm and get it inspected!
In the beginning of 2024 the experts were sounding the alarms for a very rough year for real estate professionals. By most measurements, they were correct. Real estate transactions that closed in 2024 were the lowest in 35 years. Prices in 2024 were up nationally 2.5 percent. Mortgage rates hit a 23-year high in mid-October. Many … More What I learned in 2024
The term “mix and match” might be good for fashion, but not so good for wiring and plumbing in an older home you may be thinking of purchasing. As the market has slowed in many area of the country, buyers waiving inspections (thankfully) is a very uncommon occurance. I believe that every home purchase should be … More Inspecting Older Homes
Most folks who are not in the real estate business who have bought or sold a home have had the experience of going to a title company and signing paperwork. The definition of the terms Title and Escrow may not have been clear as the transaction was going forward, but these are very important in … More What is the difference between Title and Escrow?
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