The Step By Step Process Of Well Installation
The Seven Steps of Well Installation | Nicole Prigge-Taylor Real Estate Agent Ellensburg, Kittitas, Thorp
How Property Taxes Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment
How Property Taxes Can Impact Your Mortgage Payment When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes in your state or local area? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see one of two…
What is Due Diligence in Real Estate?
You have started your home buying journey – YAY! There are all sorts of terms being thrown around: earnest money, escrow, inspection, appraisal, closing, and due diligence. So, what the heck is due diligence in real estate and why does it matter?
What to Expect from Your Home Inspection
You made an offer and it was accepted (yay!). You’re well on your way down the path to homeownership. Now, the next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often recommend you make your offer contingent upon a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price you offered…
What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process as is an inspection. So, what’s the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection? It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or…
Real Estate Investing Resources
The first stop on any journey is gathering resources to educate yourself. More than anything this post will serve as a dumping ground for every audio book, podcast, and blog I find that brings value to my educational journey. Audio Books The Book on Rental Property Investing: How to Create Wealth and Passive Income Through…
Kittitas County Utility Providers
The buying process can be overwhelming enough without trying to figure out who you need to contact and how to reach them. Here is a list of some common providers within Kittitas County.
5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer
Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, a confident and competitive offer is a must. But, what are the ins and outs of making said offer? Here are 5 tips for homebuyers who want to make a competitive offer. 1. Listen to…
How to Prepare for a Bidding War [INFOGRAPHIC]
With housing inventory at an all-time low, competition is heating up among home buyers. As much as no buyer wants to find themselves in a bidding war, it is a very real possibility. How to prepare for a bidding war is essential for any buyer. These three tips will help prepare you for a bidding…
Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on hold and wait for the lowest rates imaginable. However, the…