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What Is an Escalation Clause—and Should You Use One?
An escalation clause is a tool buyers can include in their offer that says, “If someone outbids me, I’m willing to increase my offer by a set amount—up to a certain maximum.”

Carmen Crispeno
18 hours ago2 min read
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How to Get a Great Offer Accepted (Without Losing Your Mind)
As a seasoned buyer’s agent, I’d love to share a few key tips that help my clients stand out and win big

Carmen Crispeno
Apr 302 min read
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Mark Your Calendars: The Best Time To Sell Is Here!
If “sell the house” has been sitting on your to-do list collecting dust, it's time to dust it off—because the perfect moment is just around the corner.

Carmen Crispeno
Apr 101 min read
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Experts Predict a Mortgage Rate Drop—What It Means for Buyers & Sellers
Goldman Sachs economists predict that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year, with the first cut expected in July

Carmen Crispeno
Apr 31 min read
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Mortgage Rates Drop for Fifth Straight Week: What It Means for Homebuyers
As the spring homebuying season approaches, hopeful buyers are keeping a close eye on mortgage rates—and there's finally some good news.

Carmen Crispeno
Feb 272 min read
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Seattle Real Estate: Spring Has Sprung – No Matter What the Groundhog Says!
If you’re thinking of making a move in 2025, now is the time to get ahead of the competition!

Carmen Crispeno
Feb 61 min read
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Seattle Real Estate Market Update: A Hot Start to 2025
As we near the end of January, the Seattle real estate market is heating up much earlier than usual.

Carmen Crispeno
Jan 291 min read
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Understanding Washington Real Estate Trends: A Decade of Growth
Over the last 10 years, home prices in Washington have grown by an impressive 129.1%, placing it among the top four states nationwide.

Carmen Crispeno
Jan 142 min read
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Unwrapping Real Estate Trends with Street Talk
Curious about what’s happening in the real estate market?

Carmen Crispeno
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Spring Sale: Prepping Your Pacific Northwest Home
Are you planning to sell your home in the Pacific Northwest next spring? Now is the perfect time to start preparing!

Carmen Crispeno
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Homebuyers: The Time to Act Is Now! FREE Online Class
Don't miss your chance to join Carmen and Kerry Day of Cornerstone Home Lending for a FREE online homebuyer class on Sept 26!

Carmen Crispeno
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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Seattle 2025 Housing Market Forecast: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know
Seattle’s housing market is always buzzing, and 2025 is shaping to be another dynamic year.

Carmen Crispeno
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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The Great Wealth Transfer: What It Means for Seattle’s Real Estate Market
The latest shift in wealth distribution, known as the Great Wealth Transfer, is set to profoundly shape Seattle's housing market.

Carmen Crispeno
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Interest Rates are Cooling Off!
Rates are starting to come down, and they’ve recently hit their lowest point of 2024

Carmen Crispeno
Aug 28, 20241 min read
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Top Renovations for High ROI in Seattle
Although the ROI on certain projects may not be 100%, the changes may generate greater interest in your home and result in a quicker sale.

Carmen Crispeno
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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How Elections Impact the Housing Market
It's election season, and you might wonder how the elections could impact the housing market.

Carmen Crispeno
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Marketing Magic: How to Sell a Home!
Here’s a taste of our Marketing Magic to get your home sold!

Carmen Crispeno
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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The Lowdown on the Buydown
With high-interest rates, a buydown presents a fantastic opportunity for selling homes. Let's learn more!

Carmen Crispeno
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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Fixing It Up in Seattle: Are You Ready for a Fixer Upper?
Are you considering buying a fixer-upper for your first home in Seattle? It’s a thrilling idea but requires thoughtful consideration....

Carmen Crispeno
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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Inventory is UP! But is it Enough?
It’s here! The Spring Real Estate market has arrived with an uptick in inventory. This offers a glimmer of hope for weary homebuyers who...

Carmen Crispeno
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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