http://myrealtorerin.com Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:26:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/06/01/home-buying-101/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/06/01/home-buying-101/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:26:15 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=854 Are you a first-time home buyer?  Don’t know the first thing about purchasing property?  In the video below I walk you through the process from start to finish.  While a lot more is involved, it will give you an idea of what to expect, timelines, and the steps to owning a home. ]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/06/01/home-buying-101/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/10/invest-on-greek-row/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/10/invest-on-greek-row/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:22:28 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=844 Want to own a piece of UW real estate?  This house just hit the market on Greek Row (17th and 47th).  Great location, with prime access to all the fun of the Greek system, football games and an easy walk to campus.  Thirteen beds and 4 baths with an average of $6,700 monthly rent from [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/10/invest-on-greek-row/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/10/marketflash-report/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/10/marketflash-report/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:27:50 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=836 Download my MarketFlash for the latest stats on Seattle home prices and appreciation reports.  If you’re curious about any other numbers, or want the data on one particular neighborhood email me .  I love to keep my friends and clients informed! ]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/10/marketflash-report/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/03/rebar-camp-today/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/03/rebar-camp-today/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:46:15 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=828 Seattle REBar Camp is today!  800 Seattle Real Estate professionals will be meeting at Seattle Center today to discuss all the latest and greatest with social media and our digital presence in marketing.  I hope to learn a lot, and share it with you here! ]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/03/03/rebar-camp-today/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/01/12/renters-expect-rates-to-increase-in-2011/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/01/12/renters-expect-rates-to-increase-in-2011/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:20:00 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=824 The PI recently published an article saying rental rates are predicted to increase in 2011.  The reasons are three-fold: 1.  Supply.  Because of the slow market, developers have ceased or slowed construction of new apartment buildings.  As demand increases for housing, the short supply leads to higher rates for existing units. 2. Demand.  Its increasing as more companies [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2011/01/12/renters-expect-rates-to-increase-in-2011/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/12/16/is-it-better-to-buy-or-rent/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/12/16/is-it-better-to-buy-or-rent/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:30:48 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=819 Given the interest rates and higher in-city rents, it doesn’t take long to realize owning a home is a better investment. Here are some numbers to play with: In King County, the average appreciation over the last 10 years was about 4% a year (yes, even with the recession). Interest rates are around 4.5% but could be [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/12/16/is-it-better-to-buy-or-rent/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/11/29/did-we-connect-on-twitter/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/11/29/did-we-connect-on-twitter/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:44:13 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=814 I regularly search Twitter for people curious about the Seattle area or with questions about moving here.  If you discovered me on Twitter, feel free to follow me here as well or email me directly with questions.  I love helping people find their way to our great city! Thanks for checking in, and I look forward [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/11/29/did-we-connect-on-twitter/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/11/16/king-county-stats-update-november-2010/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/11/16/king-county-stats-update-november-2010/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:29:24 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/11/16/king-county-stats-update-november-2010/ Below are some statistical charts I thought you might find interesting. You can see sold home prices are coming down, but the average number of sales and pending sales are relatively the same as a year ago. ]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/11/16/king-county-stats-update-november-2010/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/10/20/new-twitter-handle/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/10/20/new-twitter-handle/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:30:17 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=786 I am no longer @myrealtorerin on Twitter.  Now I’m @movetoseattle!  Follow me here! ]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/10/20/new-twitter-handle/feed/ 0 http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/10/17/12-tips-for-hiring-a-remodeling-contractor/ http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/10/17/12-tips-for-hiring-a-remodeling-contractor/#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:17:31 +0000 Erin Schedler http://myrealtorerin.com/?p=782 1. Get at least three written estimates. 2. Check references. If possible, view earlier jobs the contractor completed. 3. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. 4. Be sure the contract states exactly what is to be done and how change orders will be handled. 5. Make as small of a down payment [...]]]> http://myrealtorerin.com/2010/10/17/12-tips-for-hiring-a-remodeling-contractor/feed/ 0