Category: Bellevue

Where do I go in Washington State to confirm my contractor is licensed and has L&I coverage?

We have to work with a lot of contractors in our daily job in real estate mostly because an entire economy revolves around the preparation and sale of homes. If a seller isn’t already preparing a house ahead of the sale, it’s very likely that the home buyer will do...

Bellevue 98005 zip code home values forecast to trend up 4% in 2017. Do you agree? 0

Bellevue 98005 zip code home values forecast to trend up 4% in 2017. Do you agree?

Here at Team Reba, we like to stay on the forefront of technology that impacts the real estate world. We’ve recently partnered with Weiss Analytics to get their real estate market index data. Think of it like a supercharged version of a Zestimate in that the analytics here are even...

NWMLS latest news story about real estate inventory in Seattle says what we’ve been saying for a year 0

NWMLS latest news story about real estate inventory in Seattle says what we’ve been saying for a year

Posted this week, the latest MLS news for the greater Seattle and Bellevue area covers what we’ve been talking about for about a year. It’s imperative that buyers and sellers get a great team of professionals working with them, and communicating well together, to get through today’s marketplace. The story...

Is an inspection really necessary on new home construction? 0

Is an inspection really necessary on new home construction?

Our opinion is that it definitely needs inspected and for a variety of reasons. This informative video will help you understand why it’s important and give you tips for following up on your 1 year home warranty period with the builder. Here are some of our favorite inspection companies that...

Tips for hiring a home inspector for your real estate purchase in Washington State 0

Tips for hiring a home inspector for your real estate purchase in Washington State

Here are some tips from our very own Reba Haas regarding hiring a home inspector. Not all licensees are created equal! Home inspections are one of the most important elements of the home buying process. Making sure you have the “gold standard” of home inspectors is critical. Many people are unaware...

What Lenders are looking for when you apply for a home loan 0

What Lenders are looking for when you apply for a home loan

When you apply for a loan, lenders assess your credit risk based on a number of factors, including your credit/payment history, income, and overall financial situation. Here is some additional information to help explain these factors, also known as the “5 Cs”, to help you better understand what lenders look...

Team Reba gets interviewed on 1300 Business Radio KKOL show, Sound Advice! 0

Team Reba gets interviewed on 1300 Business Radio KKOL show, Sound Advice!

Here at Team Reba we’re always talking about real estate education and recently we were asked to participate on the show Sound Business.  Here is the full interview in the 3 segments used for the show. In the interview, we discuss why Reba Haas went into real estate and the...

June 2015 real estate sales in Seattle and surrounding areas are sizzling! 0

June 2015 real estate sales in Seattle and surrounding areas are sizzling!

This is reprint with permission from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service which services real estate broker members within Washington State. Home sales sizzling around Western Washington July 6, 2015 Current Statistics | Market Recaps | Market Update Charts KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2015) – Temperatures around Western Washington were not...

Team Reba’s July Real Estate Newsletter 0

Team Reba’s July Real Estate Newsletter

Here is a link to my “July Real Estate Update”: This Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, or homeowner. This month’s issue includes topics such as: “Consider Total Costs When Mortgage Rates Rise”; “Eight No-skip Steps...