Tag Archives: seattle residential real estate

Multiunit Investing Viabile Again

Posted on March 7, 2011 by GlennARoberts

A colleague with data skills broader than mine just posted a piece on the rising cap rate of recently sold Seattle multiunit properties. Many investors were caught in too aggressive position when the market tanked in 2007. They were investing … Continue reading →

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What Animal Are You? Or, Do You Follow the Herd?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by GlennARoberts

In the Sunday paper today I shied away from the real estate section in favor of the business news. There was and article on taking vs. not taking Social Security benefits at age 62 and then the Chuck Jaffe article … Continue reading →

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Home Buyer? What Are You? A Client or a Customer?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by GlennARoberts

Hello, Buyers. Did you know that almost every seller here in the Northwest whose home is on the multiple listings has a contract with a licensed broker. It’s called the listing agreement, and in that agreement the broker has a … Continue reading →

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What are the Interest Rates?

Posted on February 11, 2011 by GlennARoberts

People ask me this question like it matters. The answer is, “WHY?” Are you interested in refinancing? Are you interested in buying? Are you interested in anything but Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn, and Youtube? According to our local unquestionable … Continue reading →

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Ravenna Garbage Kudos

Posted on February 3, 2011 by GlennARoberts

Ravenna is leading the pack in reduced garbage and yard waste. In Seattle, CleanScapes hauls garbage and yard waste. Last year they offered $50,000 to the neighborhood that reduces yard waste and garbage the most. Capitol Hill, First Hill and … Continue reading →

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The Stock Market or the Housing Market

Posted on February 2, 2011 by GlennARoberts

Today’s big news is that the stock market (DOW) closed above 12,000 yesterday. The Seattle Times’ subheading indicates that now is the time many small investors might jump back into the market. Let’s look a little closer. Two years ago … Continue reading →

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What does this Survey Mean to you

Posted on February 1, 2011 by GlennARoberts

Trulia posted this survey about the rent vs buy costs comparing different areas of the country. I have to wonder why anyone would subscribe to such notions. If you have a secure job, discover your options. Could you make your … Continue reading →

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Google to Drop Real Estate Ads

Posted on January 27, 2011 by GlennARoberts

According to an article in Realtor Magazine Google will discontinue the posting of real estate listings in database format on their GoogleBase site, a place where agents can upload listings. I think they are finding out what a nightmare trying … Continue reading →

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New Costs For Borrowers

Posted on January 18, 2011 by GlennARoberts

This has been brought up by Frank and Brian of Think Big Work Small a couple of times recently. You may have read that Bank of America agreed to pay Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac back $3.3 billion for selling … Continue reading →

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The Seattle Buyer Mentality/Ability

Posted on January 14, 2011 by GlennARoberts

I’ve been thinking about the mentality of the current Seattle buyer and the buyer from 2007. I tend to agree with everyone when it is said that a buyer wants a good deal. Of course they do, but then I … Continue reading →

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