Why Stage Your Home in a Seller’s Market
Although it's a strong seller's market, staging your home can still be very beneficial. Here are some of the reasons to consider.
Changes to Washington State’s Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) in 2020
Thinking of selling your home in 2020? Starting January 1, 2020, homeowners who decide to sell will see some significant changes in their Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) obligations. Here's a brief explanation from Windermere's Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. Home Sellers Impacted by the Real Estate Excise Tax Changes https://youtu.be/MmgECo8AthM Details on the New Tiered
Good News on Short Sales
The fiscal cliff package that was approved this week includes a provision that will help maintain a viable short sale market in the year 2013. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was set to expire on December 31, 2012. This act provided an exemption to the normal rule that forgiven debt is taxable income.