Cathy Wahlin was named one of the top 15 agents in Kent WA by Fast Expert. “Clients ask for and trust our rankings of top agents in their areas to help them choose a real estate agent to represent them. We are excited to review the stats and put together the list for the upcoming year.”
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Experts like Freddie Mac, Zillow, and Zelman agree the Housing Market Forecast for 2021 for Seattle and beyond shows continued home price appreciation. But because no one has a crystal ball, projected home price appreciation estimates are all over the board. The best time to sell is when you are ready. Read more
What is mortgage forbearance? The CARES Act of March 28, 2020 included an allowance that those with government loans could suspend mortgage payments for up to 1 year.
I asked my good friends Jim and Stacy Brebner to explain mortgage forbearance more in-depth. When is a good time to take advantage of it? With rates so low, you may want to refinance – but will it be possible if you have already started the forbearance process? Read more
For years, we’ve all heard about the most desirable home features buyers are looking for: upgraded kitchens, remodeled bathrooms, master suites, and more. The latest on the hotlist, however, might surprise you: home offices. Read more
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Are you ready to purchase a home? Have you considered creative real estate financing? Don’t worry — it’s not illegal! But there are some terrific personal finance hacks for homebuyers. Read more
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Jim and Stacey Brebner with HomeSeed help people get loans for buying homes. They were kind enough to talk to me about the most common home buying mistakes people make – and how they can be avoided.
So what are the mistakes buyers make when they’re purchasing a home with regards to their credit?
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So you live in Seattle (or anywhere else in the country) and are looking for help in selling your house. But – how to choose a realtor?
Picking someone who is right for you is of the utmost importance. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your 10th home – trust and communication are crucial when choosing which agent should represent you. The transaction should be transparent and your agent should provide a clear process for buying or selling your home. Read more
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If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, you’ll need to figure out how to attract home buyers. You’re probably aware there’s some prep work to do. Most properties need to be spruced up before potential buyers start coming through, but it doesn’t have to mean a major investment of cash and time.
Here are a few tips that can get you off to a good start. Read more
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So now that you’ve moved to glorious Seattle (and maybe don’t have wheels right now), you’re probably wondering – what’s the easiest and quickest way to go for a hike? Read more
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For anyone wanting to move to Seattle, the question no doubt begs: what are Seattle housing prices like? How much do things cost, and how much can I afford?
Here’s a run-down of the most important stats to know. Read more
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Cathy Wahlin is a Top 15 Agent in Kent and Maple Valley, WA
/in Uncategorized /by Cathy WahlinCathy Wahlin was named one of the top 15 agents in Kent WA by Fast Expert. “Clients ask for and trust our rankings of top agents in their areas to help them choose a real estate agent to represent them. We are excited to review the stats and put together the list for the upcoming year.”
Housing Market Forecast 2021 for Seattle & Beyond
/in Home Selling Tips, Seattle Real Estate Market /by Cathy WahlinExperts like Freddie Mac, Zillow, and Zelman agree the Housing Market Forecast for 2021 for Seattle and beyond shows continued home price appreciation. But because no one has a crystal ball, projected home price appreciation estimates are all over the board. The best time to sell is when you are ready. Read more
Mortgage Forbearance Explained
/in Home Buying Tips /by Cathy WahlinWhat is mortgage forbearance? The CARES Act of March 28, 2020 included an allowance that those with government loans could suspend mortgage payments for up to 1 year.
I asked my good friends Jim and Stacy Brebner to explain mortgage forbearance more in-depth. When is a good time to take advantage of it? With rates so low, you may want to refinance – but will it be possible if you have already started the forbearance process? Read more
Selling Your Home? Mention That Home Office!
/in Home Selling Tips /by Cathy WahlinFor years, we’ve all heard about the most desirable home features buyers are looking for: upgraded kitchens, remodeled bathrooms, master suites, and more. The latest on the hotlist, however, might surprise you: home offices. Read more
Buying a Home? Let’s Talk Real Estate Financing!
/in Home Buying Tips /by Cathy WahlinAre you ready to purchase a home? Have you considered creative real estate financing? Don’t worry — it’s not illegal! But there are some terrific personal finance hacks for homebuyers. Read more
Home Buying Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them
/in Home Buying Tips /by Cathy WahlinJim and Stacey Brebner with HomeSeed help people get loans for buying homes. They were kind enough to talk to me about the most common home buying mistakes people make – and how they can be avoided.
So what are the mistakes buyers make when they’re purchasing a home with regards to their credit?
Read more
How to Choose a Realtor (in Seattle)
/in Home Buying Tips, Home Selling Tips /by Cathy WahlinSo you live in Seattle (or anywhere else in the country) and are looking for help in selling your house. But – how to choose a realtor?
Picking someone who is right for you is of the utmost importance. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your 10th home – trust and communication are crucial when choosing which agent should represent you. The transaction should be transparent and your agent should provide a clear process for buying or selling your home. Read more
How to Attract Home Buyers
/in Home Selling Tips /by Cathy WahlinIf you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, you’ll need to figure out how to attract home buyers. You’re probably aware there’s some prep work to do. Most properties need to be spruced up before potential buyers start coming through, but it doesn’t have to mean a major investment of cash and time.
Here are a few tips that can get you off to a good start. Read more
Love to Go Hiking around Seattle? Don’t Have a Car? No Problem.
/in Seattle Real Estate Market /by Cathy WahlinSo now that you’ve moved to glorious Seattle (and maybe don’t have wheels right now), you’re probably wondering – what’s the easiest and quickest way to go for a hike? Read more
Seattle Housing Prices: How Much Does it Cost to Buy Here?
/in Seattle Real Estate Market /by Cathy WahlinFor anyone wanting to move to Seattle, the question no doubt begs: what are Seattle housing prices like? How much do things cost, and how much can I afford?
Here’s a run-down of the most important stats to know. Read more