Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about how important it is to let your agent know the best way to communicate with you through the transaction. It will make the process move much smoother if all the parties involved know the best way to communicate! If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Cinematic Property Video Tour – Seattle Remodeled Mid-Century from Michael Ackerman
Michael Ackerman proudly presents his latest listing at 14339 Sunnyside Ave N in the Haller Lake neighborhood of Seattle. Picnic at Northacres Park on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Catch your favorite new movie at the fantastic Thornton Creek Cinemas at Northgate Mall. Sip wine and relax on your private rear courtyard patio. 1954 meets 2012 in this updated classic mid-century home! The sellers have thoughtfully remodeled much of the main floor of the home to fit today's lifestyle. Features: new dark … [Read more...]
Fix It Early!.Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about preparing your home properly for the market. If you are a seller, work with the listing agent you have chosen to complete a list of items (cosmetic and structural) that will make your home more emotionally appealing to potential buyers. The fresher your home appears, the quicker it will sell! If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]
Important Financing Rule + Celebrity Update! Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about a financing rule that many buyers are not aware of. This rule exists in Washington State and may not be applicable in other states so check with your agent about the financing rules where you live. As a buyer, you should interview and choose your lender early in the process. In Seattle, once you are in contract, you are not allowed to switch lenders unless the seller gives you permission to do so. Michael also updates you on his … [Read more...]
Save Money on Air Conditioning. Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about several ways you can save money when using your air conditioner in the summer months. We all know that air conditioning costs can raise your bills and who wouldn't rather spend those same dollars on something more fun? If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com. … [Read more...]
Home Prices Jump by 10%. Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about the average home price in King County jumping by 10% when comparing June 2012 to June 2011. Slim inventory, low interest rates and few bank owned properties are all contributing to the upward trend. If you are a buyer who has been waiting for the bottom to hit - IT HAS!! Celebrity real estate update: Jim Carrey is selling his Malibu beachfront home. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to … [Read more...]
Vacant Home Security. Michael Ackerman talks Seattle Real Estate.
Michael Ackerman, a Seattle Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain, blogs about what to do to make your vacant home secure if it is on the market. Michael gives some useful tips to you that will be helpful. He also relays a story of an agent in his office that discovered more than she bargained for when she attended her buyers inspection. Michael also includes another celebrity real estate update at the end. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit … [Read more...]