Property as a hedge against inflation
I am not a financial professional. -Tim Ritchie Inflation. Inflation. Inflation. We’ve heard it so much and we see the impact in our everyday lives. Someone recently reached out to me asking if buying a home could be a good hedge against inflation. Because I am not a financial professional, I can’t speak to their…
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Pandemic silver lining
I have been thinking a lot about what positive can be taken out of the pandemic and I’ve come up with a couple of answers: Rise of mRNA vaccines. mRNA vaccines had been in the lab since 1989 and proven effective once scientists figured out how to stabilize the vaccine. In March 2022, Moderna announced…
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Are you annoying?
A recent survey conducted by Lombardo Homes uncovered the most annoying behaviors exhibited by neighbors. I bet you’re guilty (I know I am): 1. Noise2. Not cleaning up after pets3. Intrusive/nosy4. Parking issues5. Unsupervised children6. Aggressive animals7. Heavy/loud footsteps8. Cigarette smoke9. Unkempt landscaping10. Passive aggressiveness11. Overflowing garbage12. Odors13. Marijuana smoke14. Grumpiness15. Dirty home exterior16. Overly…
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Housing inventory at highest level since 2018
Housing inventory is compared based on months of inventory available. Six months of inventory is considered a balanced market. Housing inventory in July increased to the highest point since 2018 – just over two months of inventory in the Northwest MLS. That may not seem like much, but it is a big change from previous…
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Woodinville Tops Zillow’s Most Popular Market
If you are a Woodinville homeowner looking to sell, it’s time to celebrate! If you are looking for a home to buy in Woodinville, not so much. Woodinville, Washington is the most popular market on all of Zillow so far this year. Edmonds also had a reasonable showing, coming in at #5 on the list.…
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