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YOUR INVESTMENT OPTIONS . . .
Investing Defined Whenever an individual places surplus funds in the bank or stock market, or purchases real estate for speculation, he or she has made an investment decision. There is a wide variety of investment vehicles available. Each type of investment has unique characteristics that may be desirable to one investor yet undesirable to another. [...]
“Never invest in anything that eats or needs repainting” . . .
This title is a quote from Billy Rose, composer and investor. THE LESSON: Any investment that depends on repeated infusions of cash probably is not as good an investment as it first seems. Even if you try to take the ongoing expenses into account, there is a good chance that you will underestimate them. Example: Those who are [...]
CLEANING FOR A REASON . . .
Help for those undergoing chemotherapy.
SECOND-HOME AND VACATION RENTALS REMAIN STRONG
When you are ready for a second or vacation home, please allow me to introduce you to my national and international network of area experts.
WE ARE LESS DISTRESSED . . .
Seattle real estate market is improving!
Buyers
ARE YOU AN INVESTING BOOMER?
Baby boomers are participating in the investment real estate market segment. A survey of 1,300 agents and brokers by Coldwell Banker Real Estate found that baby boomers not only have a strong desire to purchase and own a home, they want more than one home. About 87 percent of respondents said they have baby-boomer Clients [...]
SECOND-HOME AND VACATION RENTALS REMAIN STRONG
When you are ready for a second or vacation home, please allow me to introduce you to my national and international network of area experts.
Finances
FAST FACT . . .
Source: 2010 Zillow Mortgage Marketplace Survey
THE 14 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK A LENDER
There are hundreds of lenders in our area. Choosing the right lender for your real estate needs can be confusing
