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Real Estate YelmInterest Rates vs. Property ValuesInterest Rates vs. Property Values This has certainly been the biggest issue in real estate for the last year, or more.. The interest rates went from around 2.5% to around 7.5% on 30 year fixed mortgages, in just over a year. Only the Government could do something so stupid! Of course, this stalled the market. Nationwide, in 2023 approximately one third fewer homes were sold than in 2022. That’s huge! In Washington State, we saw prices decline as a result of the sharp increase in interest rates. Buyers couldn’t afford as much for a house and t...2024-02-0502 min
Real Estate YelmBuying A House Is A Competition!Buying a house is a competition.The winner gets a house.There are no points for second place.Work with a time proven winner!I've been helping people buy and sell homes for over 20 years now.Call me today at 360-708-2929.For me to do my best for you, determining your needs, wants, and resources is paramount! So too is knowing your deal-breakers.In the real estate game, the winner gets a house, and the loser doesn’t. There are no points for 2nd pl...2023-07-1401 min
Real Estate YelmListing At Fair Value...LISTING AT FAIR VALUE As a Real Estate Agent, I always talk to sellers about listing their property at fair value. I usually suggest a range with a $20-30K swing… …and most sellers like the higher price point. I tend to advise them to start at the bottom and open the door for a multiple offer situation... …as this could set things up for final sale price above the top of the range. Want some help figuring out a fair listing value for yo...2023-06-1200 min
Real Estate YelmWHAT IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SELL?!? - with Amit Baruch of New American FundingWHAT IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SELL?!? If you are a seller, it is always a good time to sell a home… …and go buy the next one in the same market. Transactions tend to balance each other out when you are party to both sides of the market… …selling through one transaction and buying through the next. This of course can vary… …if the transactions take place in geographically distant markets. If you keep the transactions in the same local market… ...2023-06-1001 min
Real Estate YelmBuilders Love 2 Story Homes - Seniors Don't! - with Amit Baruch of New American FundingBuilders Love Two-Story HomesOne story house is cost more per square foot than two store houses. They just do. They cost more to build. There's a bigger roof, a bigger foundation. It takes a larger piece of property to build a one-story house on. So, the builders generally don't like them, and they don't want to build them. They want to build a two-story house because they can put more two-story houses on a plot of land. More houses equals more money. The Seniors are having a problem with this...2023-06-0300 min
Real Estate YelmProfessional Marketing Matters!Amit:As a seasoned real estate broker, how do you separate yourself from the pack and deliver that quality and that value service to your buyers, or your sellers? Bill:Professional marketing. It's amazing how many people in this business don't understand marketing. They think “Oh, I'm going to sign a listing and miracles are supposed to just going to happen.” It takes professional marketing. I’m making videos. I’m making postcards… Old school stuff still works. The new-school stuff…. The videos still are working great. I use photog...2023-05-2700 min
Real Estate YelmWhat advice would I give to a Buyer that is interested in getting into the real estate market?I was recently asked “What advice would I give to a Buyer that is interested in getting into the real estate market?”The first thing I would tell them is to not worry so much about the interest rates.That's a hard pill for people to swallow because last year, interest rates were around 2 – 3 percent and now they're around 6 – 7 percent.Again, that's certainly a hard pill to swallow, but when you're buying a house,you buy the house, but you only date the rate.What that means is that you own the hous...2023-05-2201 min
Real Estate YelmWhat advice would I give to a Buyer that is interested in getting into the real estate market?I was recently asked “What advice would I give to a Buyer that is interested in getting into the real estate market?”The first thing I would tell them is to not worry so much about the interest rates.That's a hard pill for people to swallow because last year, interest rates were around 2 – 3 percent and now they're around 6 – 7 percent.Again, that's certainly a hard pill to swallow, but when you're buying a house,you buy the house, but you only date the rate.What that means is that you own the hous...2023-05-2201 min
Real Estate YelmSpring Fever Is Here!The Real Estate Market is heating up!Spring Fever is here!If you're thinking about Buying or Selling a house, call me today!2023-05-1900 min
Real Estate YelmProfessional videos and pictures are a must-have for every single listing!Professional videos and pictures are a must-have for every single listing!Many home buyers for the Yelm community are coming from out of the area, especially via military transfer or PCS to use the Military term. Having professional photos and video will show your house in the best possible light. This encourages Buyers to come visit the house in person. I use pictures to show the exterior, then individual rooms within the house, plus the specific items within those rooms that will stay for the future homeowners. The Virtual Tour video provides perspective and shows the overall flow within the...2023-05-1800 min
Real Estate YelmMarket Update - May 2023 - with Amit Baruch of New American FundingMarket Update - May 2023 - with Amit Baruch of New American FundingAt the beginning of April, there were just over 8,000 active listings in the MLS. This is up more than 70% from a year ago… … and is also up just over 10% from the end of February. Even with these gains, we still only have roughly six weeks of inventory. This is well below the four to six months of inventory that most industry experts agree is a balanced market. Overall, prices are still down approximately 7½ percent from a yea...2023-05-1800 min
Real Estate YelmIs the market still accommodating to the 1st Time Home Buyer? - with Amit Baruch of New American FundingIs the market still accomodating to the 1st Time Home Buyer?Do they even have a chance in this market?Yes. Of course they have a chance!The more money down, the stronger the offer looks.The better the offer price, the stronger the offer looks.When people are ready to buy, they have a lot of questions. I'm constantly telling people, the only dumb question is the one they don't ask.---------------Here is Amit's contact information:Amit BaruchNew American Funding Sales Manager / Loan Consultant...2023-05-1800 min
Real Estate YelmChoosing The Asking PriceChoosing The Asking Price An overpriced listing will just sit there. It doesn't matter how fantastic your property is if nobody shows up to see it. You don't want just one or two people looking at your property. You want to price it right, so that there's a line of Buyers around the block to tour the house. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when choosing the Asking Price.- Location- The View- Size of the Property...2023-05-1700 min
Real Estate Yelm5 Signs That It's Time To Downsize5 Signs That It's Time To Downsize Yep... Its all in the title... Hot Seller Tip.... 5 Signs that it's time to downsize your home with Bill Sauneuf. #1 - Your house has multiple rooms that go unused like extra bedrooms, a big yard, or a full basement. #2 - Home maintenance feels overwhelming, and you're just flat out over it. #3 - You want more room in your monthly budget for travel, family, or possibly retirement. #4 - Your children are happy to host family events like birthdays, holidays, and...2023-05-1700 min
Real Estate YelmCredit Do's and Don'ts with Amit Baruch of New American FundingShould you apply for a New Credit Card while you're trying to buy a house?Absolutely not! Applying for new credit after you're pre-approved could have a negative impact on your credit score. The best thing you can do is continue to do your job, continue to get paid, and continue to make your scheduled payments on-time. Don't quit your job. I actually had a customer that did this about 10 years ago and "no", he didn't get the house. Don't check your credit. Don't co-sign for somebody else on their debts. Don't buy a new car, or else you...2023-05-1600 min
Real Estate YelmPhotography Matters!You only get one chance to make a first impression! That statement has truly stood the test of time. Quality photography and video of your home is that first impression. It starts at the curb. The first picture in the MLS will either be of the front of the house, or a picture of the view from the house. Removing trash cans, Trimming the hedges, Cleaning the concreteAll of these things can help make that first impression a great one! Having the house clean...2023-05-1601 min
Real Estate YelmPhotography Matters!You only get one chance to make a first impression! That statement has truly stood the test of time. Quality photography and video of your home is that first impression. It starts at the curb. The first picture in the MLS will either be of the front of the house, or a picture of the view from the house. Removing trash cans, trimming the hedges, cleaning the concrete…. All of these things can help make that first impression a great one! Having the house clean and tidy makes for better pictures. A good whole house cleaning is one of th...2023-05-1501 min
Real Estate YelmReal Estate Yelm: TrailerI'm real estate agent Bill Sauneuf and I host “Real Estate Yelm”, a podcast that talks about Yelm, Washington and the greater Nisqually Valley including JBLM (Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base). I will provide insight into our local market, but I will also discuss regional and national stories that affect Buyers and Sellers in our local market. Sometimes it will just be me talking about something I know, and sometimes I will be joined by a guest to bring their knowledge and insight into the conversation. So, please click on that “Follow” button to stay informed about current...2023-05-1300 min