Carmen Tomlinson's Blog -Re/Max Select Maple Valley WA

Little Miracles Happen Every day! Our 2nd Annual Little Miracles Auction benefitting Children's Miracle Network & Children's Hospital in Seattle is fast approaching.  This year we've decided to honor one member of the community who makes the difference in the lives of sick or disabled children.Th...

Foreclosures & Short-salesForeclosures & short sales are popping up like crazy in our region.  I was out showing homes to a client and 3 of the 5 we were viewing were short sales.  It's a trying time for a lot of homeowners right now.  Whether it's a mortgage that's resetting or too much equity t...

They're dropping like flies! I've been selling Real Estate for many years now.  Over those years I've made a lot of contacts with other agents.  You tend to see all the old familiar faces over time and get to know the ones who are in the business as a career.  I have enjoyed bantering back & fort...

Price Them Right!I've been on several listing appointments lately.  Sellers are not digesting the reality of the market so well.  It seems they still feel their homes are worth what they were in a booming market where bidding wars were commonplace.  I have always been of the mindset that I don't ...

Maple Valley Meadows 3bedroom 2bath, 1100 sq ft home w/ two car garage on neighborhood lot near nature trails. $269,000   Riverfront Park Condominium 2bedroom/1.5 bath 1,000 sq ft located on the Green River with a fantastic River view! Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling. $189,950Sun Ridge @ Elk...

 I am currently working with several buyer clients who ponder "when is the right time to buy?"  They have all inquired at one point or another "when do you think we'll hit the bottom in the market?"  What a great question!  If I knew the answer to that I could stand to make alot of money!  The re...