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Living Trusts

Living Trusts Estate planners often recommend “Living Trusts” as a viable option when contemplating the manner in which to hold title to real property. When a property is held in a Living Trust, title comp...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog

Common Ways of Holding Title

Common Ways of Holding Title How Should I Take Ownership of the Property I am Buying? Real property has become increasingly more valuable and the question of how parties can take ownership of their property has gained...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
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Underground Heating Oil Tanks

Underground Heating Oil Tanks Underground heating oil tanks can pose many potential problems to both home buyers and sellers. They have been the source of many environmental problems such as contamination of surroundi...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog, Residential Real Estate Listings, Seattle Home Buyer Tips, Seattle Home Seller Tips

Radon

Radon Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that has been estimated to cause 5,000 to 20,000 lung cancer deaths yearly. It is second only to smoking as a cause of lung cancer. It has been estimated that ne...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
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Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning Lead poisoning is a serious problem which can lead to adverse health problems. In children, high levels of lead can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, behavioral and learning problems, slow g...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog, Buying A Floating Home, Seattle Home Buyer Tips

Environmental Issues

Environmental Issues When purchasing a piece of property, it is important to be aware of any environmental liabilities associated with it. For example, you should find out if there are any registered underground tanks...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Blog

Insist on a Home Inspection

Insist on a Home Inspection A professional home inspection protects both you and the buyer. It allows both you and the buyer the opportunity to learn about the property’s defects. A home inspection usually cover...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Home Seller Tips

Considering Offers

Considering Offers When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a bu...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Home Seller Tips

Finding the Right Agent

Finding the Right Agent Not all agents work the same way. The most important attribute of an agent is that he/she is well connected to the real estate industry. He/she should know the market and provide information on...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Home Buyer Tips, Seattle Home Seller Tips

Plan of Action

Plan of Action 1) Analyze why you are selling – If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in t...
Posted by: Linda Bagley
Categories: Seattle Home Seller Tips