Reba's Blog

Ok, if people don’t think that real estate is a bizarre industry based on the fact that we post our photos all over our marketing materials – I assume so people can think we look trustworthy – I have more proof for you. I just received a random call from an out of area phone number (not uncommon ...

First deadline for Seattle Rental Registration and Inspections ordinance passes September 30th was the first Seattle Rental Registration and Inspections ordinance due date for properties with 10 or more units and properties with a history of code compliance violations. Seattle’s DPD has just rele...

This weekend I was provided a wonderful experience going out sailing with some past clients of Team Reba. Nine years ago, when I helped Andy Huntley and his wife Kris Hardy purchase a home in the Maple Leaf neighborhood, they told me about their long time dream of owning a sailboat charter busine...

This Saturday we'll be hosting and providing the volunteer speakers for a Washington State Housing Finance Commission home buyer's class at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. The class runs from 10am to 3pm, for the required 5 hour course which will provide a WSHFC certificate g...

check your homes for these thermostats that need replacement due to fire hazard and are on recall!   White-Rodgers recall article can be found at this link 

ok, folks living in HOA's with transfer fees from a sale, you may want to be paying attention to this... it's serious. http://www.inman.com/2014/05/06/upcoming-fha-rule-could-squeeze-home-buyers-and-sellers/?utm_source=20140510&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weeklyheadlines

It’s that time of year in which people are scurrying about handling holiday parties and buying gifts, but it’s also a time when people are considering changes in their lives. Including, a possible move, which could lead to the need to sell a home. Lots of clients we speak to each year start this ...

I'm excited to have been invited to host the workshop series on #socialmedia at the West Hill Business Association event in #Skyway today. You can learn more about this business enhancement series at the website: http://westhillbusiness.com/   A lot of people don't know that the entrepreneurial s...

If you haven't already seen it, there is a warning on the NWMLS about a suspicious buyer trolling around. Please be careful! We just finished REALTOR Safety Awareness Month so now is another good reminder to have good practices around personal and office safety. Warning: Suspicious Buyer in Whatc...

  Home Buyer Steps Workshop PART I and II   Location:  RE/MAX Metro Realty - 2312 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle WA 98102   http://www.hbsteps.com/register-weekdays.html   Home Buyer Steps is a Workshop approved by Washington State Housing Finance Commission. The Home Buyer Steps Workshop is 5 hours and...