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Home prices in Seattle have remained relatively stable over the past three months after a volatile summer. 

Home prices in Seattle have remained relatively stable over the past three months after a volatile summer. 

I began recording these Seattle market update videos two-and-a-half years ago. At the time, I was documenting the Seattle Real Estate Market's proverbial jump to lightspeed and 21-month run as [...]

In this video, I discuss real estate appraisals.

Some home buyers have second thoughts after their offer is accepted. It’s fairly common. I explain buyer’s remorse in this video.

Can you change your mind after making an offer? I explain what happens if you decide to back out of a home purchase.

Real estate commissions are generally paid by the seller. However, this is not always the case.

How much do real estate agents get paid to sell a house? It depends. Real estate commissions are negotiable.

The county assessed value for your home is a terrible predictor of home values. These assessments are for property tax purposes. They generally lag far behind the fair market value for your home. [...]

Online home valuations like the Zestimate or Redfin Estimate are helpful tools to keep tabs on home values. However, online estimates are not necessarily a reliable assessment of the true value [...]