DIY / For Buyers / For Sellers / moving / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 13 Dec, 2018
Depending on where you’re moving, how many items you’re moving and a slew of other factors, you need to decide whether to hire a moving company or tackle the job yourself. Before making your final decision, read through these pros and cons, plus a bonus option for the less-traditional move....
custom home / design / household tips / Remodel / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 12 Dec, 2018
The best way to inject freshness back into your bathroom is by redoing the walls. Tile wasn’t made just for the floor! Consider these: Accent tile above the vanity adds a bit of glam at a low price. White subway tile is a classic look that can be paired with...
Around our community / financial matters / senior topics / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 10 Dec, 2018
We’re so excited about our guest this week, because we are passionate about this topic! This week on ‘Open House’ we welcomed Page Ulrey, the Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for King County, Criminal Division. She prosecutes cases of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. By far the most common form...
financial matters / mortgage / tax / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 7 Dec, 2018
To start with, check your mortgage totals for deductibility. Interest payments on your original mortgage, up to $750,000 for joint filers and $375,000 for others — assuming the mortgage isn’t larger than the home’s purchase price and improvement costs — are deductible for most homeowners. This $750,000 cap affects homes...
DIY / household tips / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 5 Dec, 2018
Having to deal with stains and odors could affect the joy of pet companionship. The following tips can help you keep your house free from pet stains and odors. Keep the Playground Clean Vacuuming regularly prevents many odors from collecting in your house and also picks up pet hair. Be...
moving / single family home / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 3 Dec, 2018
The first question anyone thinking about moving up should ask is if they can afford it, but that’s only part of the equation. Even if things are great now, life is unpredictable, and your finances could change. Still, you can’t live life in a shoebox just because you are afraid...
custom home / DIY / Hosing Trends / household tips / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 29 Nov, 2018
Start outside A wreath on the front door is classic and timeless. A pine or boxwood wreath is always beautiful—or dare to be different. Opting for a wreath of fake fruit or small squashes extends the life of the wreath to the whole holiday season. If you want to go...
DIY / household tips / property management / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 26 Nov, 2018
Did you know that clutter can actually impact your mood? At least, that’s what a group of experts at UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families recently found when then explored the relationship between 32 California families and their belongings. Particularly for women, stress levels go up when there is...
energy / household tips / property management / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 20 Nov, 2018
Generators differ mostly in wattage, permanence, fuel source and cost. Depending on how you use it, you may be inclined toward one of three basic options. Home standby generator Automatically powers your home when the power goes out. Rated at 5,000 to 20,000 watts. Costs $3,000 to $6,000 plus installation...
credit / financial matters / Financing / financing/lending / First Time Buyer / First-Time Homebuyer / For Buyers / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 19 Nov, 2018
This week on ‘Open House’ we talked about things were thankful for, programs like the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. We had Corinna Obar on the show, she told us us about programs that can help a home buyer get into a home much quicker, with low down payment, and...
credit / financial matters / Financing / financing/lending / First Time Buyer / First-Time Homebuyer / For Buyers / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 17 Nov, 2018
This week we’re going to be talking about things were thankful for, programs like the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. We have Corinna Obar, she’s going to tell us about programs that can help a home buyer get into a home much quicker, with low down payment, and special financing...
