design / For Sellers / household tips / Remodel / seller advice / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 5 Feb, 2019
Whether you’re preparing your home to list on the market or want to make wise investment decisions when upgrading, these are the areas of your home where it is worth splurging, and the places where it’s better to save. Splurge On: Bathroom Updates Fixing up your home’s bathrooms has positive...
custom home / For Sellers / gardening / household tips / property management / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 17 Jan, 2019
If you’re planning to sell your house this season, there’s a number of common mistakes to keep in mind when maximizing your home’s curb appeal. The first impression buyers get from your house can make or break a sale, so it’s imperative that you keep the outside nice and neat....
DIY / For Sellers / Hosing Trends / household tips / seller advice / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 10 Jan, 2019
As you prepare to put your home on the market, consider prioritizing the tasks that will make your house sale-ready on a budget: Clean and declutter your house. Empty spaces encourage potential buyers to imagine themselves living there and a clean house looks well cared for. Remove clothes from your closet...
agent advice / custom home / design / DIY / For Sellers / household tips / Remodel / seller advice / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 3 Jan, 2019
There are a lot of factors involved in putting your home on the market, so you shouldn’t overburden yourself by making unnecessary updates that buyers won’t even notice. However, there are some areas of the home that should definitely be made over before listing. Here’s a breakdown of the repairs...
financial matters / financing/lending / For Buyers / For Sellers / Loans / mortgage / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 28 Dec, 2018
On this week’s radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed to the show Andy McDonough, SVP of Homestreet Bank. Andy is producer of the movie “Dirtbag”, a story about Fred Beckey, one of the most famous mountain climbers that you’ve probably never heard of. They discussed the movie and how Andy...
financial matters / financing/lending / For Buyers / For Sellers / Loans / mortgage / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 24 Dec, 2018
On this week’s ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed to the show Andy McDonough, SVP of Homestreet Bank. Andy is the Divisional manager for residential lending in the Puget Sound and Northern California areas. Andy and Eric prognosticate on what to expect for interest rates...
financial matters / Financing / financing/lending / For Buyers / For Sellers / mortgage / seller advice / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 19 Dec, 2018
Which comes first, the chicken (buying a new home) or the egg (selling your current home)? There is no simple answer. Knowing and understanding your options can help you make the decision that’s right for you. There can be several advantages to buying a new home before selling your current...
financial matters / For Buyers / For Sellers / tax / Team Reba / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 17 Dec, 2018
Taxpayers who sell their principal residence can pocket—tax-free—as much as $500,000 in profit if they file federal taxes jointly or $250,000 if they file singly. The property must have been owned and used as their principal residence for any two of the prior five years that end on the sale...
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....
built green / custom home / eco-friendly / environment / For Buyers / For Sellers / green home products / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 13 Nov, 2018
On this weekend’s edition of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed Victoria Hardy, Consultant and Adjunct Faculty at South Seattle College, Sustainable Building Science Technology. They discussed sustainable building practices in and around the Seattle area. Tune in or stream live every Saturday at...
