Cut Down On Your Rent Check
Overall, you should be spending no more than one-third of your income on housing. However, the reality is, that rental costs are rising continually, forcing renters to spend a much larger portion of their income on housing. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the most out of your rent check: MAKE SURE TO NEGOTIATE […]
Moving? Check out these tips!
If you’re preparing for that big move, check out these tips to help the process run smoothly: DE-CLUTTER & STORE When going through your belongings, ask yourself these questions: “Do I love it? Do I use it? Do I need it?” If you say no to more than one of the questions per item, then […]
2014 Kitchen Design Trend
Kitchen design is taking a new turn for the new year. Black countertops, open shelves, glass-front cabinets, and darker paint tones are becoming extremely popular with homeowners. Glass-front cabinets and open shelving help serve the aesthetics of the kitchen. You can put your best dinnerware on display for everyone to see, while still keeping it […]
Prevent Frosted Windows
While waking up to frosted windows in the winter can invoke childhood winter memories, frost can actually cause damage to your home. With newer home construction, and the installment of double-paned window technology, window frost is not as common as it used to be. However, it still occurs, and frequently, in older homes. It may […]
8 Tips for Hanging Christmas Lights
CREATE A MASTER PLAN Look at your house from the street or take a photograph to make an overall plan. First, consider adding lights along eaves, pillars, posts, windows and doors to highlight architectural features. Next, look at bushes, trees, window boxes and planters. Finally, check out lighting for paths as well as stand-alone figures. […]
Maximize Your Dining Space
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about that special holiday meal. With grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins (and of course pets), how are you ever going to fit everyone inside your dining room? Check out these simple ways to maximize your dining space: Get Clearing If your dining room is filled […]
Buying or Selling in Seattle? Call Heaton Dainard today!
Welcome to the premier resource for all real estate information and services in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties. We hope you enjoy your visit to our website and explore everything our real estate website has to offer, including real estate listings, information for homebuyers and sellers, an insiders’ look at investing in real estate and […]
Is it possible to have a hands-free rental?
Heaton Dainard has a network of trusted property managers we can recommend that can: List properties- Many property management companies will photograph your home and handle all the marketing of the rental property for you! Find and screen tenants- Property management companies are experienced in finding qualified tenants and the screening process. Be sure to […]
Cash Flow 101: Cash Flow Terms Glossary
Terms of the Cash Flow Industry “A” credit customers: Consumers with impeccable credit, who can obtain a loan from traditional lenders. Acceleration Clause: Language in a lease that secures payments for the full term of the lease. Accounts Payable: The amount of money a company owes for goods and services it has received; any outstanding […]
Finance 101: Finance Terms Glossary
Real Estate Financing Terms Acquisition and Development Loan (A&D Loan): This loan provides for the purchase and the preparation of raw land for subdivision use. It usually includes the streets and all of the utilities. The source of repayment is a construction loan or sale.Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM): A mortgage which permits the lender to adjust the […]
