Real estate negotiation tips so you can buy your dream home — and not overpay. Image: Hero Images/Getty You’ve looked at enough houses to fill an entire season of House Hunters and finally picked one to buy. Now you’re ready to make an offer. Your agent can help guide you through this nail-biting phase of negotiating a house price, but […]
What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home
Your credit score shows lenders just how trustworthy you are when it comes to managing your finances, and it can either save or cost you thousands of dollars throughout your life. If you’re in the dark about just how significantly this number can impact you and the details behind your personal score, here’s an overview […]
The Costs of Renting Out Your House
Renting out your house can be a smart financial move, as long as you calculate your costs carefully. You have a single-family house and you are considering renting out your home. Perhaps you’re temporarily relocating for work, or maybe you inherited your childhood home from your parents, and you’re not quite ready to part with […]
Soundproofing Windows Are a Real Thing. Here’s How They Work.
Image: CitiQuiet Windows Is outside noise driving you crazy? Soundproof windows could be the solution — or you might do better with some less-costly alternatives. Sound pollution has joined light pollution as another irritant that drives us bonkers and kills our love of home. “Things are getting louder, and people are getting more sensitive,” says Rich […]
What do Buyers want during COVID?
As remote working becomes the new normal, some real estate brokers are highlighting ‘Zoom rooms,’ which are spaces with perfect backgrounds for virtual meetings. Before the pandemic, a dazzling kitchen, a spacious entertainment area, and a large master ensuite may have been enough to seal the deal. However, as the pandemic continues and employers realized […]
4 AFFORDABLE DIY’S THAT BOOST HOME VALUE
We’ve got practical and pretty blogger projects that pack a payoff. These four projects can boost your home’s value and good looks for a lot less money that total room renovations. And you can knock out each yourself over a weekend — or two. #1 Ikea Hack Transforms Basement Christina Katos, of the blog No. […]
STEP 19 – TO SELLING YOUR HOME – THE SHOWINGTIME MOBILE APP FOR SELLERS
The ShowingTime mobile app makes it easy for sellers to manage and take part in the home-selling process. By keeping up to date with their home’s showing activity, sellers can…
A New Park With A Magical Name!
This Bellingham park could have been a housing development, but it now has a magical name. Bellingham’s newest park has a magical name inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh. The Bellingham City Council approved Hundred Acre Wood for land called the Chuckanut Community Forest. The city bought the land in 2011 to prevent a proposed development of nearly […]
DOWNTOWN GORE AND LORE – Private Tour
Creepy tales from downtown Bellingham’s crypts – unsettling hauntings, strange historical happenings and horrific true crimes in the dark heart of our city. Led by a costumed guide, this tour runs around one hour plus, total distance under 1 mile. PG-13 suggested for violent, gory, and potentially scary topics. $20 plus tax RSVP at info@sterlingrealestate.co
Tax Deductions for Vacation Homes
Tax deductions for a second home vary greatly depending on how much you use the home and whether you rent it out. A vacation home offers a break from the daily grind, but it can also offer a tax benefit. The tax law allows most owners to lower their taxable income by claiming tax deductions […]
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