Kipp Robertson
Home prices around Seattle may be directly linked with transit
Trying to find a home for what passes as a reasonable price in King County is proving to be more and more difficult.8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Living longer: How to handle the mortgage
Increased life expectancy brings many unavoidable consequences and concerns as the risk of running out of money in our lifetime has increased dramatically.8 years ago
Tom Kelly
How to build, buy and finance a ‘tiny’ home
Everybody knows conventional homes are expensive, especially in the Puget Sound region. Are tiny homes a realistic alternative?8 years ago
No Author
Can you throw good money after bad in a hot market?
What does it mean to throw good money after bad in real estate? What about the idea “get in the door at any cost” now while you can?8 years ago
Tom Kelly
The effect of crime – and celebrity – on home values
Is there ever an uptick in value following a celebrity crime? Suicide? Who typically buys a "stigmatized" home and how does crime affect home values?8 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Seattle is getting more interest from foreign investors
Figures from a Chinese website shows property buying inquires from foreign investors shot up in August compared to August 2015. Meanwhile, inquiries in Vancouver, B.C. dropped 81 percent in August.8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Container homes: Cost, benefits and limitations
Tom Kelly examines the popularity of container homes on this week's edition of Real Estate Today on KIRO Radio.8 years ago
Tom Kelly
How to market a castle and other unique homes
Everybody knows local homes are flying off the market. Does the same hold true for a castle and other unique homes?8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Builders, lots and today’s market
Does every builder offer an extended warranty? What are the builders legal obligations?8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Bling vs. bones: How to best evaluate a home
Time is precious, especially when making a decision to buy one of the few homes on the market.8 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Home prices soaring faster in Washington than any other state
Home prices are rising faster in Washington than in any other state in the nation. Washington is now among the top five states for priciest homes overall, just below Hawaii and California.8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Will students’ rental coverage, if any, travel with them?
College kids are pouring out of dorms and into homes and apartments. Will their rental coverage, if any, travel with them?8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Getting to your timeshare via a reverse mortgage
The purpose of reverse mortgages has changed over the years and they are now also being used to support a more well-to-do routine.8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Busiest time to move right around the corner
Here are some tips for packing an moving as you head into the busy season of home buying and selling.8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Does a second home make sense?
The sun is out and people have begun to focus on second homes. What are the benefits of buying a vacation home?8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Was the low FICO score really your fault?
Are you still steaming because an inaccurate credit report has sent your FICO score spiraling downward, causing major problems with your efforts to refinance your home?8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Changing the tax status and moving to another property
As the April 18 deadline to file federal income taxes approaches, it’s a good idea to make a list of big-picture possibilities.8 years ago
Tom Kelly
‘Indebtedness relief’ far from home-sale loss deduction
Several years ago, the Internal Revenue Service changed the law that required consumers to pay tax on mortgages forgiven by a lender.8 years ago
No Author
A buyer’s agent in a hot market
Some neighborhoods are so popular, any sales price seems to work. How do you help a buyer offer a realistic number without getting turned away?8 years ago
Tom Kelly
Scammers take aim on buyers’ closing dates
When a market or specific item is extremely popular, scammers are usually taking note.8 years ago
No Author
Who can afford the tax on a raffle home? Most take the cash
The challenge of purchasing a home in a torrid housing market has bolstered non-profit fundraising efforts while boosting the dreams of potential homebuyers priced out of rapidly appreciating neighborhoods.8 years ago
No Author
Open house: 3 tips to sparkling kitchen appliances
How can you keep that metallic look shining on all appliances for open houses and home showings?8 years ago
Tom Kelly
What to expect from your building inspector
Join host Tom Kelly and Geff Spry of Hawks Eye Home Inspection to discuss the state of structural inspections on "Real Estate Today" at 9 a.m. Sunday on 97.3 KIRO-FM.8 years ago
No Author
Washington hovers near middle of states’ property tax list
New Jersey has the highest real-estate taxes, $4,029, which is eight times more expensive than in Hawaii, the state with the lowest, $489.