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Market Snapshot: Real Estate Trends You Need to Know

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The first quarter of 2025 brought steady momentum to the King and Pierce County real estate market. Active listings saw a slight uptick, while median sales prices held strong—reflecting continued buyer interest and market stability. Closed sales are trending upward compared to late 2024, signaling a healthy start to the year. Catch the full roundup … Continued
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Top 4 Neighborhoods in Maple Valley, WA

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Looking for a community on the Eastside of Seattle that is commutable to Amazon and Microsoft, has great outdoor amenities like lakes and parks and offers award winning schools? Be sure to check out Maple Valley, WA! Today, we’re highlighting four of Maple Valley’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Let’s dive in! Hello everyone! I’m Aaron Nelson, the founder and lead … Continued
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Underrated Tacoma Areas

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🏡 Looking for a home in Tacoma in 2025? These underrated neighborhoods offer affordability, charm, and great investment potential! Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an investor, don’t overlook these hidden gems in the Tacoma housing market. 📍 In this video, we explore: ✅ Lincoln District – A cultural hub with amazing food! 🍜 ✅ … Continued
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Downpayment Assistance

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Are you dreaming of owning a home but struggling to save for a downpayment? As a first-time homebuyer, you’re not alone in facing this challenge. Fortunately, downpayment assistance programs can help bridge the gap and turn your dream of homeownership into a reality. In this article, we’ll guide you through: How Downpayment Assistance Programs Can … Continued
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Presidential Elections

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Impact of the presidential election on home prices Now that the presidential election has been decided, many buyers and real estate investors are wondering: how will this impact the housing market? While we cannot predict what specific policies the new government will enact, we can look at past housing data to get a sense of … Continued
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Investment vs Home

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Are you wondering about the differences between buying a home and an investment property? 🤔 You’re not alone! Both options offer incredible opportunities, but there are some nuances to keep in mind. Watch the video to learn more! Watch this video to know more!
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Refinance Mortgage?

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Are you thinking about refinancing your mortgage? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage refinancing has recently increased, and it is up a staggering 118% year over year. This boom comes as interest rates hit their lowest point in a year. But with potential Federal Reserve rate cuts on the … Continued
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Interest Rates Update

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Could we finally be headed for a lower interest rate environment? Recent trends seem like good news for home buyers and investors! Let’s dive in!  If you’ve been following the housing market, you know it’s been quite a ride for the last 24 months. In October 2023, mortgage interest rates reached 10-year high at an … Continued
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Student Loans vs REI

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A question I’m commonly asked is whether a new investor should focus on paying off their student loans or invest in real estate? Let’s dive in! Hey everyone! I am Aaron Nelson, the founder and lead real estate agent for White Coat RE. We are a real estate company in the Greater Seattle-Tacoma area that … Continued
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Leverage VA Loans

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If you are active-duty military or have served our country, you have a great opportunity to jump start your journey to financial freedom through real estate investing! How can you do it? Let’s dive in! Hey everyone! I am Aaron Nelson, the founder of White Coat RE, we are a real estate company in the … Continued