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2021 Design Trends

When we think about design trends, this year’s are important as ever as we begin to realize the way the pandemic has reshaped the meaning of home. Our homes have become all-encompassing as we try to juggle the challenging balance of work, life, schooling, and so much more under one roof. Because of this, leaders in design Backdrop Staging, are seeing trends emerge that promote peace and well-being.

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Posted in: General Real Estate Information Tagged: Best Design Tips for Home, Declutter Your Space, Home Design Tips, Home Design Trends, Home Offices, Interior Design Trends, Seattle Home Staging, Utilizing Your Space

What to Know About Property Taxes đź’˛ in Washington State

WASHINGTON STATE PROPERTY TAXES

Taxes for property in the State of Washington are paid in bi-annual installments and based on the calendar year as follows:

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Posted in: Education, Financial, General Real Estate Information Tagged: seattle property taxes, Washington State China Relations Council, Washington state property taxes, washington state tax deadline, when are property taxes due

Where Next: Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast

Who doesn’t love a visit to the Oregon Coast?  This month, Where Next delivers extraordinarily beautiful and quaint Cannon Beach, courtesy of one of its most prolific agents, Sally Conrad!

Cannon Beach, Oregon is the premier coastal destination of the gorgeous Pacific Northwest. A little more than an hour drive from Portland and just over three hours from Seattle, the area experiences an influx of over one million visitors per year from locations around the world. Impressive for a town with a full-time resident population under 2,000!

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Posted in: Destinations, General Real Estate Information, Relocation, Sothebys, Waterfront Tagged: cannon beach homes, cascade sotheby's realty, connon beach real estate, ecola state park, homes for sale on the oregon coast, homes on the oregon coast, portland coast homes, Real Estate, Sally Conrad, seattle by design, Sotheby's International Realty

Where Next: Insights from our Broker Network

SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX! Brad Kimmelman is an Associate Broker at Russ Lyon SIR, serving the Phoenix Metro Area. Brimming with endless warmth and charm, Brad is a talented partner well-equipped to make good on your real estate goals.

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Posted in: Destinations, Education, General Real Estate Information, Investment Property, Realogics Sotheby's International Realty, Relocation, Sothebys Tagged: Arizona Real Estate, Brad Kimmelman, Phoenix, Real Estate, Russ Lyon SIR, Scottsdale, seattle, Seattle Real Estate, seattlebydesign, sothebys

Deeds: Most Common Ways to Convey Title in Washington State

SeattlebyDesign is dedicated to successful outcomes, which often starts with educating our clients.  Today we’re going to dive into the topic of deeds!  Real estate transactions use a variety of deed types to convey title and this blog post identifies the eight most commonly used in WA State. The differences between them are primarily the covenants and warranties conveyed by the grantor—the individual or entity transferring the property—to the grantee, the individual or entity who is receiving it.

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Posted in: Education, General Real Estate Information, Uncategorized Tagged: Convey, Deeds, Home ownership, Property, seattlebydesign, title, Transfer

Flood Insurance: What’s the Law?

Thank you to HomeBridge Financial Service and Branch Manager, Brandon Ehrlich, for providing this easy-to-understand capsule on Flood Insurance.

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Posted in: Education, General Real Estate Information Tagged: FEMA, Flood, flood insurance, HomeBridge Financial, Insurance, mandatory, mortgage, seattle —, seattlebydesign, zone map

Avoiding Transaction Delays

Whether buying or selling a home, reaching mutual agreement is an exciting moment.  While this feels like a victory, there’s an important final sprint to contend with and it takes place accompanied by experienced title and escrow partners.  It is their job to carry out the transaction, per the terms of the agreement, doing their very best to ensure that the transaction closes without a hitch. 

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Posted in: Education, Financial, General Real Estate Information Tagged: buying, close, deceased, escrow, Home Buying, judgments, lawsuits, liens, llc, Real Estate, Selling, smooth, state tax, title, transaction

Carbon Monoxide: a Deadly Danger!

This month, we’re focusing on the dangers of carbon monoxide. Pillar to Post Home Inspectors expertly outlines the dangers and steps homeowners can take to prevent this hazard.

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Posted in: Education, General Real Estate Information, Home Maintenance

Where Next: Insights from our Broker Network

St Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands!  This month’s contribution comes from Vanessa “Ness” Fennessey, who descends from a line of London-based realtors dating back to 1804.  If you like to watch HGTV’s House Hunters International, you may have seen her in not-one-but-two episodes that feature the popular island.  Like many before her, Ness visited St. Croix in 2001 and fell in love with all the island offers.  Plan a visit and connect with Ness for some sage guidance.  She would be delighted share with you the virtues and secrets of island living, followed perhaps with a tour of available properties.

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Posted in: Destinations, General Real Estate Information, Investment Property, Realogics Sotheby's International Realty, Relocation Tagged: hgtv house hunters, house hunters international, Real Estate, seattle —, Seattle Real Estate, seattlebydesign, st croix, us virgin islands, vanessa fennessey

Why are Appraisals so Important?

Experienced buyers and sellers know that an appraisal has the power to make or break a real estate transaction.  In this short video, mortgage lending expert Carese Busby shares why high-quality appraisers are critical to successful outcomes and how that should influence your lender selection.  

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Posted in: Education, Financial, General Real Estate Information, Lending, Realogics Sotheby's International Realty, Seattle, Sothebys

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