The Sinclair Scoop
Insider real estate tips, market trends, and home-selling secrets—served with a side of sass
Tip #65: 10 Steps for Choosing the Right Home Warranty Plan
Choosing the right home warranty plan is crucial as it can save you a lot of money on unexpected home repairs or replacement expenses. Here are 10 steps you can follow to select the most suitable home warranty plan for your new home: Remember, a home warranty plan isn’t the same as homeowners insurance and…
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Tip #64: What Are the Top Ten Tax Benefits of Owning a Home?
First-time homebuyers quickly learn the top ten tax benefits of owning a home, which makes you so much happier than doling out your dollars to a landlord every month. Let’s look at those tax benefits. Remember that tax laws are complex and can change, so it’s always a good idea to consult with a tax…
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Tip #63: Top 10 Things To Do To Prepare Your Home for a Showing
When you prepare your home for a showing the thought you put into everything can greatly increase its appeal to potential buyers. Here are ten things you can do to make your home more appealing: By investing time and effort into preparing your home for showings, you can improve its appeal to potential buyers, which…
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Tip #62: Best Home Security Features for Peace of Mind
If you’re a first-time homebuyer or you’ve owned your home for years, knowing the best home security features will give you peace of mind. So, let’s look at a list of the best home security features that can provide you with increased peace of mind: Remember, the specific security features you choose will depend on…
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Tip #61: Should We Buy a Condo or a House?
As a real estate agent, new clients frequently ask me: “Should we buy a condo or a house? Which is the best investment for us during these uncertain times?” My response is: “The best type of real estate investment depends on numerous factors that aren’t solely confined to the choice between a condo or a…
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Tip #60: Decoding the Real Estate Jargon: Your Guide to Housing Market Terms and Trends in Western Washington
Real estate terms, housing market terms and trends in Western Washington are the topics for our blog today. Buying a home can often feel like learning a new language, especially if it’s your first time delving into the real estate world. From MLS to HOA, contingency clauses to closing costs, real estate comes with its…
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Tip #59: How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent to Ensure Peace of Mind When Buying a Home
The challenge is to find the right real estate agent to ensure your peace of mind. Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make, and it’s also a journey fraught with uncertainties. It requires careful planning, meticulous research, and, most importantly, the guidance of a professional real estate agent who…
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Tip #58: Doubting Your Decision After Making an Offer on a Home?
Purchasing a home is a significant financial commitment, so it’s quite common for buyers to feel nervous or scared, especially if they are first-time homebuyers. Here are some strategies that might help reassure your clients and guide them through this process. NOTE FROM LAURA SINCLAIR: For a Four-part video series about this topic, you can…
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Tip #57: Five facts and good practices to consider when buying a home in these uncertain times
Let’s face it, buying a home in these uncertain times means working with a realtor who knows the market, the neighborhood, the lender, and the inventory. You want to make an intelligent decision. I have five facts for you to consider. Limited inventory: Depending on your location, there may be a limited number of homes…
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