Experts Speak

Expert Interview: Home Staging Can Sell Your Home Faster

by thachnguyen July 7, 2010 Experts Speak

Anne Tripp and MaryBeth Ingersoll owners of AniMari Staging, a combination of both of their names. Friends since childhood and have had a lot of success in business and design and decided to collaborate.

Mary Beth has 25 years of home furnishings and interior design experience and home staging. As she became an agent she was …

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Why Should I Hire a Realtor to Sell My House?

by thachnguyen July 5, 2010 Experts Speak

Why Should I Hire a Realtor to sell my house?

I have done study after study and in the 20 years in my career in this business and I have noticed that when you use a Realtor you will actually Net more money than when you try to sell it yourself.

When you use a Realtor they …

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Why Buyers Need Title Insurance? Expert Interview – Title Insurance

by thachnguyen July 2, 2010 Experts Speak

Denise Eider with Ticor Title and Escrow Company
What is Title Insurance?

Title insurance is a search of the property, we want to make sure the person selling the property is the sole owner of the property and has the rights to sell to the buyer. We will also look into tax searches for any tax …

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Low Interest Rates Equals More Buying Power

by thachnguyen June 28, 2010 Experts Speak

Vu Nguyen goes over Why it is the Best time to buy in today’s Market. Interest Rates are lower than ever. Even with 1% difference you can get more house for your money. 5.5% to 4.5% you can now buy $35,000 more of a home.

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Hardships in Difficult Times – Do I face Foreclosure or ShortSale?

by thachnguyen June 23, 2010 Experts Speak

I am going through Hardship financially and I don’t know what to do? This question has been coming across the table, you are not alone. Every situation is different but their are options. Contact us and we can go over the best scenario for you.

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Real Estate Buyers Market – Be Efficient and Take Advantage of Today’s Seattle Market

by thachnguyen June 22, 2010 Experts Speak

It is amazing how many buyers are still in the real estate market looking for their dream home. People are taking advantage of the buying power of today’s market. The sun is out and I am noticing that people are doing their research, driving buy the properties. Only to find out their may be …

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Fannie Mae Guideline Credit Report Pulls

by thachnguyen June 18, 2010 Experts Speak

Thank you – Ann Liberato

New Fannie Mae guideline on Credit Report Pulls. You may not be aware of the new rules, this is good advice. If you have any questions please give us a call and we will be happy to help you through this 206-334-8773

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Seattle area sites get preservation grants – Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)

by thachnguyen June 17, 2010 Experts Speak

Eleven Seattle area historic sites are receiving preservation grants from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The Schooner Adventuress, a 100-year-old vessel, and Seattle’s Town Hall will get grants of $125,000 a piece. The other grants range from $50,000 to $100,000.

Here’s the full announcement:

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) and the National Trust …

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The Truth About Your Credit Score – Credit Cards – daveramsey.com

by thachnguyen June 16, 2010 Experts Speak

from daveramsey.com on 11 Jun 2010The dreaded FICO score. It’s that number that’s associated with every credit report. We all know about it—most people have one—but what does the credit score really mean?

Like it or not, your credit score is not an indicator of winning financially. All it tells you is …

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Tired of vacant lots in Seattle? So’s the city; Can you say “Light Rail Parking”?

by thachnguyen June 16, 2010 Experts Speak

seattlepi.com:

Tired of empty lots, chain-link fences, and giant holes in the ground? Well, so’s the city.

With new construction expected to remain sluggish for several more years, Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development published legislation Thursday to encourage food carts, retail kiosks, parking lots and other lively things to grace the many …

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