Northwest Dwellings
Jason
Matrix brings down Seattle home search
If you have been searching homes and feeling like you were not seeing many new listings, you are not alone. Last week the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) switched platforms for the entire housing database used by NWMLS real estate agents. The new platform name: Matrix. And it has not gone well. Information has been slow [...]
20 Seller Tips
Tips For Preparing Your Home For Sale First Impressions Are Lasting. The front door greets the prospect. Make sure it is fresh, clean and scrubbed looking. Keep the lawn trimmed & edged and the yard free of refuse. Walks, steps and driveways should be clear of snow, ice and debris. Decorate for a Quick Sale. [...]
What are Discount Points?
Discount Points One of the most misunderstood aspects of the mortgage banking industry is that of discount points. The confusion is worsened by being referred to by many different names. “Point”, “Discount Points”, “Discount”,” Investor Fee”, and “Marketing Fee” are just a few of the names referring to the same thing. Whatever the name, the [...]
Giant holes around Seattle
Ever wonder why all the giant craters around town? After more than 60 years as part of the Green Lake neighborhood Vitamilk decided to close it’s doors and develop the prime piece of property. Now there is a giant hole in the Green Lake neighborhood and no sign of activity. Green Lake is where I grew up [...]
