http://myrealtorerin.com Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:26:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/08/10/what-is-a-reserve-study-on-a-condo/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/08/10/what-is-a-reserve-study-on-a-condo/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:35:24 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=722 When you purchase a condo unit, you own the “walls in”.  Other areas of the building (i.e. halls, roof, siding) are considering “common areas” and are funded and maintained by the HOA (homeowner’s association).  In addition to the mortgage you’ll pay on the unit, you also pay a monthly HOA fee.  What is included in [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/08/10/what-is-a-reserve-study-on-a-condo/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/07/26/tips-when-shopping-for-a-condo/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/07/26/tips-when-shopping-for-a-condo/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:14:55 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=704 When helping a buyer shop for condos, I make sure to answer the following questions: How many of the other units are sold? These days, lenders are very wary of mortgaging condos, since so many buildings are in financial distress.  Often times, if a newer building has not sold all the units (or has only half sold), [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/07/26/tips-when-shopping-for-a-condo/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/24/lets-talk-seattle-condos/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/24/lets-talk-seattle-condos/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:12:55 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=666 Residential homes have been one thing, but condos have been another.  In 2005/2006 Paul Allen and few other major developers got to work and there was a HUGE influx of new condo buildings in downtown Seattle, Belltown and South Lake Union.  When the market crashed, we were left with a lot of inventory – especially [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/24/lets-talk-seattle-condos/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/14/new-listing-livework-loft-in-wallingford/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/14/new-listing-livework-loft-in-wallingford/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:55:11 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=636 Best deal around!  Live/work loft at the Regata condo in Wallingford.  Live in one of the nicest buildings in town, just across the street from Gasworks Park and beautiful Lake Union.  Email real estate questions or requests for a private showing to Erin Schedler. Online tour here: http://regatacondo.isnowforsale.com/ ]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/14/new-listing-livework-loft-in-wallingford/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/14/seattle-condo-market-status-june-2010/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/14/seattle-condo-market-status-june-2010/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:37:41 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=631 Above is a chart showing the condos for sale in Seattle in the last year.  You’ll see that inventory has increased 11% since May of last year.  The “peaks” in pending sales were around the time of the stimulus tax credit deadlines, which probably accounts for the downward trends  following these dates as well.  Overall the condo [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/06/14/seattle-condo-market-status-june-2010/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/30/hiring-an-hoa-manager-what-to-consider/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/30/hiring-an-hoa-manager-what-to-consider/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:47:50 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=533 When your homeowners association has more to do than its volunteers can handle, it’s time to call in a professional manager. Here are 10 tips for picking the right one. There comes a point in the lives of some homeowners associations when volunteers can no longer do it all. Finding a firm you can trust to [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/30/hiring-an-hoa-manager-what-to-consider/feed/ 1 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/21/open-house-today-march-21-sand-point-condo/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/21/open-house-today-march-21-sand-point-condo/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:06:42 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=516 Open House today! 1-4pm. Rare top-floor unit at the Sandpiper! Serene, spacious condo with lofted ceilings, hardwoods, private balcony, and updated kitchen/bath. Washer, dryer, storage and parking included. Pet-friendly too! Nearby Burke Gilman trail and bus lines make for easy access to UW and hospitals. Enjoy Magnuson Park across the street or relax in the quiet [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/21/open-house-today-march-21-sand-point-condo/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/17/new-listing-sandpiper-loft-condo/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/17/new-listing-sandpiper-loft-condo/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:37:17 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=488 Come visit my new listing! 5844 NE 75th St #B305, Seattle, WA 98115 Open Sunday March 21 from 1-4pm. Rare top-floor unit at the Sandpiper! Serene, spacious condo with lofted ceilings, hardwoods, private balcony, and updated kitchen/bath. Washer, dryer, storage and parking included. Pet-friendly too! Nearby Burke Gilman trail and [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/03/17/new-listing-sandpiper-loft-condo/feed/ 0