Blogs tagged with "Tag/Seattle Real Estate Investing"

Intrust Funding Market Report: March 2013

Intrust Funding, the leading hard money lender in Western Washington, is bringing you the latest market updates:

Hard Money Market Report: January 2013

Invest Now is bringing you up to the minute market news on King, Pierce and Snohomish County real estate!

2013's Hottest Bathroom Trends! Plus a sneak peak at some of our most recent bathroom remodels!

We're giving you the hottest bathroom trends of the new year!  Plus, get a peak at some of our most recent bathroom remodel projects!

Are bank owned sales disappearing in King County? Read more...

Here's the statistics you have been waiting for!!!!!!!

Home Price Boost Will Help Economy

Home price bounce will help economy but it will take some time

New Report Says Buying is Cheaper than Renting in Seattle.. but why aren't more people buying?

“Despite the recent price rebound, rents continue to rise faster than prices, and mortgage rates are near record lows,” Trulia’s Chief Economist Jed Kolko said in a news release.

So why aren’t more people buying homes?

How are King County Home Sales Doing?

How are King County Sales Doing This Quarter?  Read more for industry news!

No sign yet of mortgage rules loosening.

The mortgage industry is unlikely to go back to the previous standards that led to trouble: minimal documentation of income and assets, zero down payments and a widespread disregard for applicants’ ability to afford payments on the mortgages they sought.

The housing market has turned—at last.

The U.S. finally has moved beyond attention-grabbing predictions from housing "experts" that housing is bottoming. The numbers are now convincing.

Six Ways Your House Can Help You Retire

Here are six sets of strategies for using your home to help you retire – without having to  sell the place and retire in Timbuktu:

Modern Flipping

Flipping a house in the modern style- will it pay off or is it a gamble?  Follow our own experience.

Creating an LLC for your Real Estate Business

How an LLC can help you invest in real estate!

Exterior Paint Colors the Sell Your Investment

Exterior paint colors play a big part in creating curb appeal and selling your investment quickly for the best cash on cash return.

You're going to flip out when you see our West Seattle rehab pics!

You're going to flip out when you see our West Seattle rehab pics!

Our Amazing Mid-Century Flip in Seattle's Beautiful Laurelhurst Neighborhood

Amazing Mid-Century Flip in Seattle

Real Estate Investing 101: Everything You Need to Know about Self Directed IRAs

Real Estate Investing 101: Everything You Need to Know about Self Directed IRAs

Meet the Office Dog: Cash Dainard

The Office Dog:  Cash Dainard

Low Inventory in Seattle: Newly Renovated Homes are Getting Multiple Offers

Low Inventory in Seattle:  Newly Renovated Homes are Getting Multiple Offers

Great News for Investors: King County High Schools Top Nation!

Great News for Investors:  King County High Schools Top the Nation!

The Top Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2012

The Top Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2012

Warren Buffett Says: BUY BUY BUY!

Warren Buffett, investment genius, says BUY BUY BUY!

Still Believe Your 401k is the Main Path for a Wealthy Retirement? Think Again.

Still Believe Your 401k is the Main Path For a Wealthy Retirement? Think Again.

Now is the time to diversify your investment with a cash flow property, here's why.

Now is the time to diversify your investing with a cash flow property, here's why.

Investing 101: Knowing Who Your Competition Is & Don't Fall in Love with the Property

Investing 101:  Know Who Your Competition Is & Don't Fall in Love with the Property

Investing 101: Know the Value & Understand Your Carrying Costs

Investing 101:  Know the value and comparables & Understand your carrying costs!

Appraisers are Killing Real Estate Sales

Did you think an offer was a reason to start celebrating?  Think again.  Homeowners have an even bigger problem on their hands: the Appraiser!

Juanita Fixer - Week 3

It's coming along...

Bothell Fixer - Week 2

Check out this week's progress...

Putting your IRA to work in Real Estate: What your Stock Broker Does Not Want You to Know

Laurel Hurst Project Started

Another project just started in the sought after Laurel Hurst neighborhood...

29th Ave Project Progress

AFter the interior and exterior painting, the workers start to work on the trims.

Renton Project is Completed

This light fixer is done in three weeks. It sits on a huge lot in the Renton Highlands.

The West Seattle Project is Completed!

This cute house has been restored to its full beauty... Check out the finishing product at Invest Now's Album

Quick Tips on Flipping Part Three

When starting off, start small…Your first couple of flips shouldn’t be large ones. Try to stick with houses that strictly need cosmetic work. As you do more you can go up on the size of project. With each house you do you will learn good lessons and get more experience.

West Seattle Project Week 6

What happened last week here?

Quick Tips on Flipping - Part Two

Keep track of everything… From what it costs o buy the property to paint, appliance, labor, fixtures, holding costs, staging, realtor fees...

Quick Tips on Flipping - Part One

Expect the unexpected.. With each house you flip you will always come across something that is unexpected.

Beacon Hill Project Week 7

It's moving fast towards the finish line! The final product has arised...

West Seattle Project Week 4

This house is getting into shape, as seen from these pictures.

Beacon Hill Project Week 2

For those of you who haven't seen our project currently going on at Beacon Hill, we are in week 3 now. In the past two weeks, demolishment was done and part of the floor plan was reconfigured.

Selecting a Contractor: Experience Counts

 In the world of construction and remodeling contractors are numerous.  Working with contractors that know how to maximize the value of the home is an important aspect of flipping a property.  Invest Now has always worked with and recommended contractors that are experienced in flipping investment properties.  Our recommended contractors have completed numerous investment properties and have the knowledge and experience to get the job done on time, on budget and ready to sell. 

Real Estate Market News: Home prices are experiencing a boost..

Home price bounce with help boost economy but it will take time