RepairPricer.com recently analyzed 15,000 home inspection reports to discover the most commonly found defects in homes selling in the U.S. today. Defective Item Occurrence Percentage of homes Exterior caulking and sealer is missing 2439 16.26% Doors need adjusting and servicing 2320 15.47% Faucets and heads need servicing 2213 14.75% Outlets… Read more
The Seattle King County REALTORS® annual Battle of the Barristers legal seminar is equal measures of legal debate, important case law and practical dos and don’t for real estate brokers. At this year’s event, held today in Bellevue, top attorneys Mike Spence, Chris Osborn, Annie Fitzsimmons, Lars Neste and Doug Tingvall, covered… Read more
More than 470 REALTORS® and Affiliates showed up today for the annual “Battle of the Barristers” legal education program which raised close to $19,00 for the First Citizen Scholarship Foundation. You can find out more about the scholarship program here. Known as “the most informative and entertaining real estate legal event… Read more
Will sellers of single-family homes be required to have pre-sale inspections of all elevators, side chair lifts, trams and other conveyances before the home could be sold? The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) has been working to pass a law that would require sellers of single family homes to… Read more
Along Hwy 169 Following OSO Tragedy In the wake of the Oso tragedy in Snohomish County, the City of Renton is focused on providing more careful and frequent inspections of hillsides and slopes throughout the city, including along Hwy 169. A key element of the effort will include actions private… Read more