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Day Trips from Issaquah

October 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Whether you’re a first time visitor to Issaquah or Seattle or a longtime resident, there’s always a new location to explore or exciting experience to be had nearby. Consider these five one, or two day trips from Issaquah, all within a two to six hour drive. If you’re the outdoorsy type, consider a day trip to Mount Rainier. Popular with tourists and locals alike, this 14,411-foot peak is a mere two hours from Issaquah. In the summer, enjoy backpacking and hiking. In the winter, try cross-country skiing, … [Read more...]

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How to Handle a Buyer’s Home Inspection

October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

You have the buyer's contract in hand, the offer is good – but what about that home inspection that has the sale of your home hanging in the balance? Home inspections are normally requested by a potential buyer as a condition of their contract. Should the home have significant issues that are found during the inspection, this allows the buyer a way out. The home inspection normally includes an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation. Items … [Read more...]

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How to Wow Home Buyers During House Showings

October 17, 2011 By

Most home buyers are looking for just that, a home – not a work in progress.  As a seller, you need to make sure your house appears as low maintenance as possible both inside and out.  To do this, all of those outstanding projects that have been building up the ‘honey-do’ list for years need to be completed. The projects that give you the most bang for your buck are... Repair flooring issues: Make sure all tile flooring in bathrooms and kitchens are free of chips and cracks.  Carpet should be cleaned … [Read more...]

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Affordable Homes in Issaquah and Snoqualmie

October 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Looking for  affordable homes in Issaquah or Snoqualmie? You’ve heard this statement for years: “There has never been a better time to buy a home.” The difference now is that it’s likely true! Since the housing bubble burst in 2007-2008, the costs associated with buying a home have plummeted, and interest rates are at historic lows. There are currently ample opportunities for buyers in the Issaquah and Snoqualmie real estate market. Issaquah & Snoqualmie Home Prices are More Affordable According to … [Read more...]

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Issaquah Coldwell Banker Bain

October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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So... it's official - I'm a Washington State Real Estate Agent (aka "Broker") with Coldwell Banker Bain in Issaquah! My gosh, it seems like this process has taken half a life-time, since I decided back in June of 2010 to forge ahead in a new career. As I discuss on the About Tony page, I made the decision to pursue this new career path primarily due to my diagnosis with a rare throat cancer earlier that same week in June. Little did I know then, that I would also later have the freedom to work anywhere I chose … [Read more...]

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Issaquah Curb Appeal to Attract More Home Buyers

October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

With so much natural beauty surrounding our homes in Issaquah, it’s easy to overlook landscaping maintenance and other exterior housekeeping issues - everything tends to blend into the natural landscape. Issaquah homes with great curb appeal are going to go from a ‘drive by’ to a ‘must see’, and improving your home’s outside appearance makes the best first impression for prospective home buyers. And let's not forget, all other factors being equal, adding to your home's curb appeal, will almost always … [Read more...]

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