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Getting tired of the same old routine? Looking to add a little spice to your life? Well, you could try listening to the song “Spice Up Your Life” by the Spice Girls! (LOL) Ok, seriously, a home refresh is just what the Doctor and Team Skally ordered!
Read MoreHOTTEST SELLER’S MARKET EVER!
An incredible 71% of Eastside Homes in January sold above their list price! The median sold price is up 32% over last year!
You bought low and NOW is the time to SELL HIGH!
Clients often ask us the secret to making money in real estate. Our Uncle (RIP), who was quite successful as a real estate investor and manager, used to say: “your home is not an investment, it’s a lifestyle”. We certainly agree with him on the lifestyle point, as our Team Skally “reason for being” is to make our client’s Lifestyle Dreams Come True! But if he were around today we’d certainly love to debate him on the idea that your home is not an investment. With the median home appreciating 26% over the last year and another 18% forecasted by Porch.com over the next year, our homes have incredible equity to unleash!
Read MoreWe are frequently asked the question, "is now the right time to buy"?
With the median sold price on the Eastside increasing over 30% in the last year it certainly can be hard to believe that now could be a good time to buy. But when looking at the bigger picture...now, as in right now, can present a good opportunity to buy. Thinking we're a little crazy?! (LOL!)...here are a few key facts and trends that we're sharing with our clients/friends on the daily...
Home equity…Everybody wants it, but what exactly is it, and how do you get it?
Equity represents the degree of ownership an individual or entity has in an asset after subtracting any debts against the asset. To say someone shares equity in a company means they would share in any assets remaining after all debts are accounted for.
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