1. Do you want to guess where the SeattlePI suggests the best places to buy a house in the Seattle Metro area is this week? How close do you live to one of these areas? Do you agree?
2. BEFORE TINY HOUSES WERE POPULAR
Curbed Seattle reports this cottage community went condo in 1990 “giving these itty-bitty houses most of the advantages of single-family homeownership—but with the shared resources and smaller size of a traditional condominium.”
3. I COULDN’T AGREE MORE
Buying a second home? The Seattle Times has some suggestions for you. Just follow these steps. We could not agree more with step one: “Find a real-estate agent who is familiar with your desired location. This person could provide you information about neighborhoods, market prices and the pros and cons of particular properties.” Interested in the other Steps to Take Before Buying a Second Home?
4. SHOW ME THE MONEY
“Rising home values are making homeowners richer, a lot richer.” What will homeowners do with their rising home equity? CNBC reports they are sitting on trillions of dollars. Any guesses what they will do with all that money?
5. ARE YOU DOG FRIENDLY
“Dog parks are among cities’ fastest-growing amenities, but some areas offer more options than others…” If you are a dog owner living in the city, isn’t it exciting to hear about a new dog park? Here are the best cities in the country for dog parks according to The Business Journals.
6. REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
It’s springtime and real estate markets tend to heat up this time of year. The Forbes Real Estate Council chose these 15 Booming Real Estate Markets That Are Trending In 2018. We think there are few markets you’ll recognize on the list.
7. ARE YOU READY TO BUY OR SELL
“Spring is a popular time for homebuying and selling, but you may be wondering if you should sit this season out.” Geoff Williams from the U.S. News and World Report writes, 3 Things to Watch in the Housing Market This Spring
8. MAY RULES
We all know spring is a good time to list a home. Do you know what month is best, depending on where you live in the United States? Life Hacker and Zillow explore “the full list of major cities, along with the ideal time to list a home.”
9. ONE PERSONS HUMBLE OPINION
Coastal Living put out a list recently of the 20 Best Places to Live on the Coast in 2018. There is a massive amount of coastline in the U.S. (and Europe). Are these some of the places you would choose (rhetorical question)?
10. THAT’S ALL FOLKS
They do incredible things with their remodels. “And they’re off! See what kind of “Fixer Upper” magic Chip and Joanna make in their final episode, and enjoy their tips one last time.” See five Realtor.com suggestions for demolishing and old home.
Have a great weekend!
