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Mar 14, 2025
It is so easy to forget to change a utility or update an address. This article that can also be used within the transaction. Your clients will be impressed at how organized you are!
Mar 11, 2025
Your buyer may have a pre-approval, but are they really ready to buy? Do they truly know what is involved in the buying process and for homeownership or are they just paying lip service to your good advice? If you have that feeling in your gut that says something is wrong, it probably is. Denise will guide you through identifying buyer red flags, how to dig deep with a buyer, and get as many potential issues out in the open so you can work proactively and towards a successful close.
Mar 11, 2025
Sending review links to clients having easy links for them to follow is a great idea. Here is how to get your direct review links on Google, Zillow, and Yelp, plus help getting reviews at LinkedIn and Realtor.com.
Mar 5, 2025
You get the call - a seller wants to sell and they have an ADU on the property; or the seller is in an upzoned area wants to sell and isn’t sure of their property value; or maybe the seller wants to sell specifically to a developer because they think they can get more for their property. As a real estate professional, where do you even start? This is a big topic, but we can give you some things to think about when approaching price to give you a good foundation when you get that call.
Mar 3, 2025
Middle Housing is a buzzword...but do your clients know what it is?
Feb 27, 2025
The 55+ demographic is moving and you need to know where and what they are looking for! Today I am here at the gorgeous 55+ Del Webb community here in Las Vegas.
Feb 25, 2025
Your clients may have heard about middle housing, but what information can you share when things in your area may be changing rapidly? We will provide advice on where to go to find out more about local changes and some tools that you should have with you for client discussions.
Feb 15, 2025
Buyers should get pre-approved for a loan. Here is what they can do to prepare. Article includes a list of documents they will need to get started.
Feb 15, 2025
Climate change is threatening homes, but there are actions homeowners can take! This article focuses on combating climate change threats like snow and blizzards, wind events, flooding, and fire. More homebuyers are going to be looking for resilient improvements, especially as insurance issues rise. It is time to start thinking about remodeling with resiliency in mind!
Feb 15, 2025
Middle housing is a great way to make improvements to our housing supply challenge. Is your area experiencing a buzz when it comes to middle housing? This article defines what an ADU is, townhomes, and small multi-family
Feb 12, 2025
How tariffs on home construction materials, Canadian lumber, affect the housing market - and a timeline for how quickly their impact might be felt by the pocketbooks of home buyers.
Feb 11, 2025
It’s already here! Cities across the country are struggling to add housing. After all, with a shortage of almost 8 million homes nationally, we have to put housing somewhere with the preference to use already-existing infrastructure and semi-developed land. Although each area is handling this differently, there are MANY factors you need to consider as a real estate professional.
Feb 4, 2025
Appraisals and financial issues are notorious for causing transactions to fall apart. When a property doesn't appraise for the sale price or when financing falls through, it can be deal-killing setback. From understanding the appraisal process to working closely with lenders, you'll learn valuable techniques to manage and overcome these challenges.
Jan 30, 2025
John is one of King County's most innovative leaders, improving government operation, increasing transparency, and impacting housing for nearly two decades.
Jan 28, 2025
King County Assessor John Wilson is presently serving his third term and has earned praise as one of King Country's most innovative leaders, having lead the office toward increased taxpayer transparency so that voters can see how ballot measures affect their taxes, and to promote tax relief for senior citizens so that more can stay in their homes. John returns to our show for another interview with Denise Lones.
Jan 21, 2025
Unexpected home insurance issues can derail even the most promising transactions. Whether it's discovering that a property is uninsurable or facing delays due to policy underwriting, insurance challenges require proactive solutions. On top of that, the home insurance industry is at a crisis crossroads of growing costs and shrinking approvals. Join Denise as she discusses common insurance pitfalls, expert advice on how to handle them, and how to prepare clients to get a head start on getting dealing with insurance providers.
Jan 21, 2025
This January 2025 in Market Survival Guide: Los Angeles fire market impact and issues, evolving insurance crisis and impact on buyers, national inventory trends and analysis, existing home sales trends and analysis, regional market analysis, lending costs create market risk for builders even as confidence grows, single family permits up in November, CPI and jobs index reporting, opportunities for real estate agents in today's market, and answers to your real estate questions.
Jan 16, 2025
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