Sequim & Port Angeles Real Estate Blog also registered as iRealty Virtual Brokers

I practice in a small town, namely Sequim, Washington.  Being in business for yourself in a small town is tricky.  I learned this as a young man where I grew up in Tok, Alaska.  Tok (pronounced "Toke") was a small town of 400 residents and is on the Alaska Highway 90 miles from the Canadian borde...

I've been in real estate for 30 years, but what has me really excited is a new Virtual Real Estate Brokerage called eXp Realty.  eXp Realty has the most advanced virtual Internet presence of any company, period. Want the opportunity to earn your commissions as you do now and have the opportunity ...

Sequim real estate gets a fresh perspective in Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Rain Shadow by author Chuck Marunde. This is the first book published specifically about real estate issues in Sequim and Port Angeles. The 310-page paperback makes its debut in Sequim on Wednesday, April 14th, 2...

First Sequim Real Estate Book Published Now Available New Sequim real estate book, "Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Rain Shadow" by author Chuck Marunde.  The 310-page paperback makes its debut in Sequim on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010, at The Dove’s Nest downtown [...] Did the Open Houses ...

Sequim Log Home for Sale. Precisely midway between Sequim and Port Angeles is a gorgeous cedar log home for sale with about 3,000 square feet on almost 4 acres. Learn more about this home at Sequim Log Home for Sale. Here is a video preview:

Recently while pursuing the MLS for listings for a client I came across a description that not only gave me pause but also raised more than a few questions. It isn’t unusual to see a comment in the MLS that says a favorite light fixture doesn’t convey.  I advise my clients prior to listing if a l...

Before you walk away or consider a short sale, consider this!  You may qualify for this program and not even know it!  Sacramento home owners may qualify for the Home Affordable Mortgage Program which was announced on March 29th, 2010. ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF ASSISTANCE FOR HARDE...

Anyone who has lived in Florida probably already knows that we can have mold problems in or on our homes. This is due in part to Florida's humidity levels. While most homes in northern states never have a problem with mold growing on their roofs or siding, many Florida homes do suffer from this m...

Sequim real estate articles, videos, research tools, an MLS search and more at the largest Sequim real estate blog at: Sequim Real Estate Courtesy of Chuck Marunde, J.D.

Welcome to the second in my series of blog posts on the Business of Building.  We started Part 1 with a quiz.  I asked what the average Net Profit for a Builder is in a normal market.  The correct answer was C. 3.7% to 8.7%.  That was based on the National Association of Home Builders 2004 Cost o...