As we become older, our real estate needs change. Once what was needing more beds, baths, and/or acreage has pivoted to downsizing, estate planning, wills, and enjoying those later years of life. Sadly, this article will cover items items to consider when selling a property as an estate sale …

Credit score is an integral part of qualifying for a home loan and typically the most critical. So, here are 10 simple ways to improve your credit over the next 6 months.

But before getting into the the 10 ways, let's look at factors that impact a credit score …

The closing documents have been signed and you are now holding the keys to your new home. At the Barnett Associates Tea,, we strive to deliver an exceptional level of service in a ll phases of the homebuying process and are pleased to assist after the purchase as well.

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When selling a home, its important to remember the homeowner has every right to hire, not hire, sell, and not sell as they wish. It is not for a REALTOR®, or any other real estate broker, to try and strongarm the owner into hiring and selling. The homeowner retains that …

Anytime we are helping a single person, married persons, or investor the conversation of capital gains inevitably arises. We've heard a lot of different scenarios why people think they either have-to pay capital gains - because their cousin Vinny told them they do - and it's actually relatively simple to …

Depending on who writes/designs a home buying diagram the process can look slightly different. Reviewing a lender's, escrow's, or title's buyer flowchart they all start a bit different yet end at the same place, closing. The below buyer's diagram starts at the real estate broker …

Selling a home is more than deciding on a price and installing a sign in the ground. Selling a home or property is a thorough process in which there are many steps to plan for as well as pit falls to avoid. Below is a Infographic breaking down the steps …

How do I sell my investment property (rental property) when tenant is still occupying the home? Or, does the property have to be vacant to proceed with a sale? Those are great questions and I'll shed some light on how investors sell their properties.

Selling an investment property possesses …

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market or have read the blog then you know that there is a shortage of homes for sale. The housing supply has continued to decline and competition from other buyers is contributing to the rise of housing prices.

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Are you considering selling your home or property in 2021? If so, here is a quick, really quick, video from Toby Barnett on the Snohomish County housing market and why now is one of the best times in local history to sell a property. If you'd like to reach …