Seller Tips
Home Selling in the Age of Coronavirus: It’s a Whole Different World
In the not so distant past, Seattle open houses were packed with home buyers eagerly poking their heads in closets, perusing spec sheets, munching on snacks, and offering bids above asking price in this ultracompetitive market. Then on Jan. ...
How To Coronavirus-Proof Your Home—and Your Life
fHere are several things you can do to protect your home and your family from the virus—and to be ready if it crops up in your community. Curbing your exposure to the coronavirus starts with limiting your exposure to people who might be ca...
Housing momentum sets up positive performance
In 2019, home sales increased 1.5% year-over-year on average in the top 10 markets combined. While modest, this defied the broader sales declines observed everywhere else in 2019. Additionally, home prices increased 6.5% year-over-year on avera...
Top 10 real estate tips
Existing-Home Sales Begin with a Bang Existing-home sales began 2017 with a bang, growing 3.3 percent and hitting a 10-year high in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). With the exception of the Midwest, every ...
How to Hire Professionals to Get Rid of Mold
Not all mold experts are equal. We explain how to find reputable mold remediation experts and inspectors. When you find mold growing in your home, sound the alarm and get rid of it fast. Delay can mean extensive and costly remediation an...
Beware Spotty Mold Insurance Coverage
Owners with mold in the home may face a double-whammy: Their insurance policy may not cover the damage it’s caused. Mold needs water or moisture to grow, but not all causes of water damage are covered by homeowners’ policies, reports the...
Home Owners Insurance: Is Mold Covered?
Whether mold is covered by home owners insurance often comes down to the source of moisture and the wording of a policy. Mold strikes fear into the hearts of those who’ve heard horror stories about toxic mold, expensive mold remediatio...
How to Kill and Prevent Bathroom Mold
Got bathroom mold? Here’s how to get rid of it and prevent future infestations, too. If you’ve never experienced bathroom mold, perhaps you aren’t looking deep enough into the corners of your bathroom. It’s one of the most com...