John L. Scott Home Connection Newsletter
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Summer Housing Market News
How Will Millennials Affect the 2018 Housing Market?
Millennials & Their Affect on 2018 Over the past several years, we've seen generation Y — most commonly known as the millennial generation — has always had some interesting topics come alongside it. Whether it's their work habits or the way they may impact the 2018 housing market, you rarely hear crickets when it comes to the subject of millennials. Let's see what Fortune Builders has to say as we take a look at their expected effect on the 2018 housing market. Let's find out how real … Continue reading...
Writing a Will
We all have hesitations and questions about wills. When to write them, do you even have to write one? And, the list of questions goes on. AARP has put together 10 things you should know about wills HERE. From who should do what to clearing up the language for you - they take some of the fear out of the process. … Continue reading...
Home Remodeling Dont’s
New Housing Statistics
THE MARKET ACCORDING TO J. LENNOX SCOTT, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF JOHN L. SCOTT "In Seattle & Portland metros we are seeing more inventory coming on the market in the mid and higher price ranges, creating a great selection and more breathing room for the backlog of buyers; but it continues to be a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly and multiple offers in areas near job centers are still the norm, with the summer market turning out to be one of the hottest on record. In Portland and … Continue reading...
Co-Buying Homes is the New Thing
Many Different Types of "Co-Buyers" Prices are getting so high that many unmarried couples are buying homes together. Young couples buying homes together before tying the knot has risen 14% over the last nine years. There are also many other types of "co-buyers" out there says Aaron Malveaux, a potential co-buyer, “I always thought two married people would buy a home together. I never thought unmarried people or just groups of friends could buy homes together." Read the full article from … Continue reading...
