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Summer Fun Activities!!!

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Summer time is a time for BBQing, spending time witht the family, vacations, “staycations”, and soaking up the sun (hopefully) Why not spend some time exploring some local summer events in your neighborhood and surrounding areas? Take a hike around the neighborhood or your nearest park, take in a street fair or an outdoor movie.   The sky is the limit!

 

To get you started with some ideas we have come up with a list of local events around Washington that would be worth taking a look at.

 

~ King County ~

4th of July Fireworks – Seattle – Gas Works Park – July 4

www.seafair.com/206-728-0123

 

Kent Cornucopia Days – Downtown Kent – July 13th-15th

www.kcdays.com/253-852-5466

 

Covington Day Festival – 169th & 270th – July 21st & 22nd

www.covingtonwa.gov/covingtondays / 253-480-2400

 

Renton River Days – Liberty Park & Cedar River Park – July 27th – 29th

www.rentonriverdays.org / 425-430-6528

 

~ Thurston County ~

Lacey Fireworks Spectacular & Freddom Concert – Rainier Vista Park – July 3rd

www.ci.lacey.wa.us / 360-491-3214

 

Tumwater 4th of July, Artesian Festival, Parade & Fireworks – Tumwater – July 4th

www.ci.tumwater.wa.us / 360-754-4160

 

South Sound BBQ Festival – Huntamer Park – July 7th

http://southsoundbbqfestival.com / 360-491-4141

Capital Lakefair 2018 – Capital Lake – July 11th – 15th

www.lakefair.org / 360-943-7344

 

Oregon Trail Days – City Park – July 27th – 29th

www.teninoacc.org / 360-259-6672

 

Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival – Regional Athletic Complex – July 27th – 29th

www.pnwmushroomfest.com / 360-259-6672

 

~ Pierce County ~

Food Truck Frenzy – Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup – June 30th

www.puyallupparksandrec.com / 253-841-5457

 

Gig Harbor Wings and Wheels – Tacoma Narrows Airport – July 1st

www.freedomfair.com / 253-507-9357

 

Tacoma Freedom Fair – Ruston Way Waterfront – July 4th

www.freedomfair.com / 253-507-9357

 

Mid-Summer Carnival – Pioneer Park, Puyallup – July 11th

www.puyallupparksandrec.com / 253-841-5457

 

SummerFEST 2018 – Ft Steilacoom Park – July 14th

www.cityoflakewood.us / 253-983-7887

 

Ethnic Fest 2018 – Wright Park, Tacoma – July 28th-29th

www.ethinicfest.org / 253-305-1000

 

We hope that you take some time this summer to get out and enjoy the events around your neighborhoods with friends and family.  We would love to hear what some of your favorite things to do during the summer are.

 

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9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 9

9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 9

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Myth #9: Your agent ALWAYS has your best interest in mind.
As a real estate agent I would love to say YES to this 110% but like all things there are a few agents out there that don’t go by a code of ethics and will try to do some shady things. Always, ask questions and if your agent can’t help you or is not being cooperative, by all means, call their designated broker. You should always feel comfortable with your agent. YOU are the BOSS!! If you don’t like the fit between you and your agent fire them and find someone that YOU work well with.
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9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 8

9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 8

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Myth #8: If I hold an Open House my home will sell faster
That really isn’t the case. Most people these days find their homes on the internet. Open houses are a great way for agents to get more clients and maybe get some foot traffic through the door but very rarely does a buyer find the home they are looking for by just popping into an open house.
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9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 7

9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 7

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Myth #7: All properties on the market show up on the MLS.

In most cases, yes, but it never hurts to just double check with your listing agent and read through the paperwork carefully to make sure that they are going to be marketing your home on the NWMLS. For Sale By Owners, for the most part, DO NOT show up on the MLS.

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9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 6

9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 6

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Myth #6: I will recoup all the money I spent on my house
Probably not! Will you sell your home quicker if you fix items that are in need of repair? Yes, but don’t expect to get all that money that you put into your home back out of it. Again, think before you go and do any big purchasing or remodeling for your home when it is on the market.
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9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 5

9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 5

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Myth #5: If I remodel the kitchen/bathroom my house will sell faster
Yes, if you have a big repair by all means fix it. If you are just thinking that you don’t like the fixtures or the backsplash anymore then take a minute, step back and ask yourself: Will I really get that much more money for my home by changing these things out? Is it going to be worth the trouble? You have to remember also that not everyone is going to share your personal taste. If you go in and do a remodel and it is not to the new buyers liking then they are faced with well do we remodel again or just live with it. You might instead of remodeling think about pricing the home a little lower or allotting some money for upgrades.
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9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 4

9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 4

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Myth #4: The market is going to keep going up
That my friend is not the case. The real estate market goes in waves, sometimes it is up and sometimes it is down. Sometimes it is a seller’s market and Buyers’ are tripping over each other and you have multiple offers. Sometimes it is a Buyer’s market and it works opposite. There are so many homes on the market that the Buyer’s rule the roost. The market changes every day. Don’t get caught up in the thought that the prices are going to keep going up, up and up.
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9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 3

9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 3

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Myth #3: If I SELL my own home I will save $$$

Yep, that sounds like a great idea BUT that is not always the case. This brings me back to the first day of this blog when I said, “As a society, we are not real estate experts that is why we have real estate agents…” With the market changing everyday why wouldn’t you want to have a real estate professional help you? Selling a home FSBO is tricky. You don’t have access to all of the marketing tools that a real estate agent has. You probably don’t have all the information that you would need to be able to pull comps in your area and make sure that you have your home priced correctly. SO what you thought you were saving by not paying a commission might end up costing you more in the long run if the house sits on the market for a long time and you end up reducing the price.

Yours to count on!

The Heilbrun Team
John L Scott Real Estate
Written by Michelle McDonald
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9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 2

9 Real Estate Myths for the Home Buyer or Home Seller – Day 2

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Myth #2: “If I don’t use an Agent I will get a better deal.”
AGAIN…Bad Idea! As a buyer you are not required to pay an agent’s commission that is a cost that in most circumstances is paid by the seller. So don’t think that you NOT having representation is going to save you money! It’s the same cost for you either way…FREE!!! Having your own representation is very beneficial to you. You want someone that is in your corner. Someone that knows what to look for and is going to make sure that no corners are cut or something in the transaction is not handled properly. With that being said…there are a lot of agents out there. Feel free to conduct interviews, ask questions and don’t be afraid to say what is on your mind. If you aren’t feeling like it is going to work be upfront and honest, move on to the next agent. That is your right as a client.

Yours to count on!
The Heilbrun Team
John L Scott Real Estate
Orting, WA
Written by Michelle McDonald
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KICK OFF SUMMER FUN!!!

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DON’T JUST SIT AROUND GET OUT AND EXPLORE!!!

The Pacific Northwest has so much to offer, from hiking and camping and other outdoor activities to wine tasting, farmer’s markets and concerts. Get out and explore your neighborhood and surrounding areas. Check out a new town or get to know the “hidden” spots in your own community! Pierce County, Thurston County, King County, Snohomish County…who knows what can be hiding in your own backyard. Below is a list of farmers markets, street fairs, concerts and art festivals that are going on during the month of June all around the beautiful state of Washington.

Puyallup Farmers Market – June through October (Saturdays) http://www.puyallupmainstreet.com

Maritime Gig Festival – June 6 – June 7 http://www.gigharborchamber.net

Seattle International Film Festival – May 14 – June 7 http://www.siff.net/festival-2015

Maple Valley Days – June 6 -June 21 http://www.maplevalleydays.com

Seattle International Dance Festival – June 12 – June 27 http://www.seattleidf.org

U.S. Open at Chambers Bay – June 15 – June 21 http://www.usopen.com

Orting Farmer’s Market – June 19 – August 28 (Fridays) http://www.ortingvalleyfarmersmarket.com/

Meeker Day Festival (Puyallup) – June 19 – June 21 http://www.puyallupmainstreet.com

Washington Brewers Festival (Redmond) – June 19 –June 21 http://washingtonbeer.com

Edmonds Art Festival – June 19 – June 21 http://www.edmondsartsfestival.com

Fremont Solstice Fair – June 19 – June 21 http://www.fremontfair.com

Marysville Strawberry Festival – June 19 – June21 http://www.maryfest.org

Burien Wild Strawberry Festival – June 20 – June 21 http://www.burienstrawberryfestival.org/

Taste of Tacoma – June 26 – June 28 http://www.tasteoftacoma.com

Bellevue Strawberry Festival – June 27 – June 28 http://www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org/Home.asp

Buckley Log Show – June 27 – June 28 http://www.buckleylogshow.com/

Marymoor Park Concerts – June – September http://www.marymoorconcerts.com

Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series – June – September http://ste-michelle.com

Happy Exploring!

Dawn Heilbrun
The Heilbrun Home Team
John L. Scott
253-307-6438

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