Author Archives: Erin Johnston

Why the “Zestimate” is OverZealous

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Zillow.com has given some homeowners a false sense of security about the value of their homes with the popular “Zestimate” feature on the Zillow website. Two Zillow sales executives recently confided to Beacham & Company that the median margin for … Continue reading →

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Stage it With Shine: Add Some Bling to Your Spaces

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Posted in Home Trends, by Melissa Tracey on April 21, 2014       Contemporary Living Room by Scottsdale General ContractorsMeritage Homes By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine Grays have been catching on in more interiors this year and so has … Continue reading →

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May Home Maintenance

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Now that the weather is finally warming up, one can finally tackle the to-dos needed to spruce up and prepare our homes for summer barbeques and fun. This segment will focus on mainly the home maintenance needed to prep for … Continue reading →

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Understanding Agency

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Erin Johnston

It’s important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transactions. Ask your salesperson to explain what type of agency relationship you have with him or her and with the … Continue reading →

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10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Find a real estate agent that’s simpatico. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the agent you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality Remember, there … Continue reading →

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Want the Seller to Pay Closing Costs?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Erin Johnston

So you have found your dream home and want to make an offer, but you would really like to have the seller pay the closing costs without spooking the seller and end up possibly losing the home you have fallen … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Update

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Foreclosure Update: Foreclosure statistics in 2013 have seemed a bit contradictory. Why, when the housing market is clearly improving are completed foreclosure rising? What about the “shadow inventory” and remaining distressed properties? RealtyTrac reports that during the first 10 month … Continue reading →

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Hanford Cleanup Plan Rejected

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Governor, Attorney General reject federal Department of Energy’s proposed changes to Hanford cleanup plan Plan lacks specificity, accountability and enforceability OLYMPIA…Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the state is rejecting the U.S. Department of Energy’s … Continue reading →

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4 Hot Fireplace Trends

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Posted in Home Trends, by Blog Contributor Fireplaces often become the focal point of a room. New technological advances are allowing home owners to do a lot more with their fireplaces too, according to Napoleon Fireplaces, a manufacturer of wood … Continue reading →

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