DDoS Attacks Hit Real Estate Websites
I just saw this heatmap on downdector.com showing the impact of the widespread distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack yesterday afternoon. It sounds like a number of real estate sites that use...
View Article5 Things Buyers Should Know About Seller Disclosure Statements
What is a Seller Disclosure Statement? Seller Disclosure Statements (often called Form 17 in the State of Washington) are the buyer’s opportunity to learn as much as they can about the property and...
View ArticleSeattle is Still Growing …. a LOT!
No, it's not your imagination. Seattle is rapidly growing and it shows no signs of slowing down. Everyone has noticed the downtown skyline filling up with cranes. According to the Downtown Seattle...
View ArticleUniversity Village Parking Expansion
According the Daily Journal of Commerce, University Village's parking expansion and redevelopment final design review is almost completed. A large new parking garage and six smaller retail buildings...
View ArticleNew Tax Bill SALT and Mortgage Interest Deductions and How It May Affect You
State and local tax deductions are capped at $10,000 (Disclaimer: I am not a tax expert and do not take this information as tax advice. I've just collected some news reports and I'm repeating what I...
View ArticleWhat DOM and CDOM Means to a Buyer
Days On Market (DOM), Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM), and What It Means to a Buyer When it comes time to purchase a home and negotiate an offer there are numerous things to consider. One piece of...
View ArticleKing County Property Owners Seeing Skyrocketing Property Taxes
Property owners are opening their tax bill statements and many are not happy. The property tax for median-valued home in Seattle of $597,000 it will pay about $825 more than last year. It's even more...
View ArticleNorthgate Mall Massive Redevelopment Plans
The owners of Northgate Mall, Simon Property Group, have announced a massive redevelopment plan for the Northgate Mall. Simon is calling it a ‘complete re-imagining' of Northgate Mall, even though...
View ArticleHomesnap Pro comes to NWMLS for Agents AND Buyers
Today the NWMLS (Northwest Multiple Listing Service) added the Homesnap app for both agents and the general public to take advantage of. For the first time this will give the consumers direct access...
View ArticleNew Waterfront Views Once the Viaduct is Gone (are gonna cost you!)
Everyone has thoughts about what the Downtown Seattle Waterfront should look like one the Alaska Way Viaduct is demolished. Many people, from businesses to developers have been excited about the...
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