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Seattle Aims to Ease Building of Backyard Cottages
A legal ruling earlier this week will allow the Seattle city council to move forward on legislation to ease restrictions on the building of backyard cottages and mother-in-law apartments in Seattle.
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Beachworks Acquires Rare Vacant Lots on Capitol Hill
Have you ever driven by an old house and thought, “What’s going to happen to that lot? When is it going to sell?” The owners of our most recent deal had been holding onto the property for 30 years…
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Seattle Housing Market Predictions for 2020
After about a year and a half of cooling off, low inventory is heating the Seattle housing market back up. Properties have been going pending faster, agents have seen more bidding wars, and new listings…
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Seattle’s 130th Light Rail Station Could Open Six Years Early
Last Thursday, Sound Transit’s governing board approved a plan that would inject $29 million for final engineering of the 130th Seattle light rail station. The stop was slated to be opened in 2031…
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3 Examples of Renter Problems and How to Handle Them
in RentingOwning a rental property comes with its benefits and risks. What do you do when the renter doesn’t pay the rent? Or what if he or she won’t keep the place clean? These are a few renter problems to expect and how to handle them before they get out of control.
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Should You Rent or Sell Your House in Washington?
in RentingWhen it’s time to move on to a new opportunity in life, you might be asking what to do with a property you currently own. Should you rent or sell? Consider these variables before making a decision.
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What to Do If a Tenant Trashes Your Rental Property
in RentingBeing a landlord isn’t always a walk in the park. When you find out a tenant has left your property trashed upon moving out, what do you do? Find out what your options are to get back up and running ASAP.
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WA State Supreme Court Upholds “First Qualified Applicant” Rental Law
The Washington State Supreme Court recently upheld Seattle’s “first qualified applicant” law. As the name implies, the ruling on November 14, 2019, means that all Seattle landlords must rent their property…
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5 Benefits to Downsizing Your House for Retirement
It’s not always easy, but there can be benefits to downsizing your house for retirement. Besides tapping into decades of equity, you can increase your retirement nest egg and improve your quality of life.
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5 Tips for Helping an Elderly Relative Sell Their House
The process of helping relatives sell their house is usually not an easy one. Older adults often have emotional hurdles when leaving homes that contain so many cherished memories. Many people over the…
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