Seniors Selling a Long-Held Home in King County: A Careful Guide
Selling a King County home you've owned for decades — taxes on large gains, senior property-tax programs, preparation, and protecting yourself from pressure.
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All 122 articles tagged “Seattle.” Researched for Greater Seattle, written in plain English.
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Buying a Home When You're Self-Employed in Seattle
Freelancer, founder, or 1099 contractor? How self-employed Seattle buyers actually get mortgages — the two-year rule, the write-off trap, and prep timeline.
Sewer Scope Inspections in Seattle: Why They Matter So Much
Seattle's pre-war housing stock sits on aging side sewers. Here's what a sewer scope finds, what repairs cost in rough terms, and when to skip it.
Seattle Home Inspection: What Inspectors Actually Check
A room-by-room rundown of what a Seattle home inspector checks — plus the local problem areas (moisture, roofs, old wiring) that fail homes here most.
Buying and Selling at the Same Time in Seattle: How to Sequence It
Sell first, buy first, or both at once? The real options for Seattle move-up buyers — rent-backs, bridge financing, contingencies — and how to choose.
Downsizing in Seattle: A Clear-Eyed Guide for Empty Nesters
The kids are gone and the house is too big. How Seattle empty nesters decide what to buy, when to sell, and what decades of equity actually change.
What Is an Escalation Clause? Seattle Bidding Wars, Explained
An escalation clause automatically raises your offer above competing bids, up to a cap you set. How it works in Seattle bidding wars — and when it backfires.
How Much Earnest Money Is Normal in Seattle?
Seattle earnest money typically runs 1–3% of the purchase price, with 5% deposits showing up in hot bidding wars. What's normal, and when more helps.
Single-Family vs Duplex House Hacking in Seattle
House hacking a duplex vs a single-family with an ADU or basement unit in Seattle: financing, landlord law, the real numbers logic, and who should do which.
How Long Does It Take to Buy a House in Seattle?
Plan on roughly 2–6 months start to keys: weeks to months of searching, then about 30–45 days from accepted offer to closing for a financed Seattle purchase.
New Construction vs Resale in Seattle: Which to Buy
New builds promise warranties and clean inspections; resale homes own the best lots. The myths, the real trade-offs, and which Seattle buyers should choose which.
Ballard vs Fremont: A Buyer's Guide to Choosing
Ballard and Fremont share a ship canal and a buyer pool. The honest differences — housing stock, noise, commute, and which one fits which buyer.
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