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Title vs. Escrow in Washington: Who Does What Before Closing
Title companies and escrow agents play different roles in a Washington home sale. Here’s who does what, the typical timeline to recording, who customarily pays, and how to avoid wire fraud.
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How Much House Can You Afford in Pierce County?
A plain-English way to estimate your Pierce County home budget, with an example at the August 2026 median price and current rates, plus tips for move-up and first-time buyers.
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Selling a Home With Unpermitted Work in Pierce County
Unpermitted basement, garage conversion, or addition? How to disclose it on Form 17, whether to permit or remove it, and how buyers, appraisers, and pricing are affected in Pierce County.
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Selling a House With Tenants in Washington: What Pierce County Landlords Should Know
Selling a rental with tenants in Washington? How fixed-term and month-to-month leases affect your options, the 90-day notice rule, showing access, and what it means for price.
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What Is Earnest Money in Washington, and Can You Lose It?
Earnest money shows a buyer is serious and is credited at closing. Here’s who holds it in Washington, when buyers get it back, when they can lose it, and the 5% rule.
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Washington First-Time Homebuyer Programs: What Pierce County Buyers Should Know
Washington’s first-time buyer programs pair statewide loans with down payment assistance through participating lenders. Here’s how they fit together for Pierce County buyers.
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Selling a House During a Divorce in Washington
In Washington, both spouses usually must sign to sell community real property. Here’s how timing, buyouts, disclosure, and taxes work when selling a home during a divorce.
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Should You Get a Pre-Listing Inspection Before Selling in Pierce County?
A pre-listing inspection moves surprises to before you list. Here’s when it’s worth it for Pierce County sellers, the disclosure trade-off, and what to do with the results.
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How Property Taxes Work in Pierce County, WA
Pierce County property taxes equal assessed value times your area’s combined levy rate. Here’s how values are set, why rates differ, key dates, and what buyers should check.
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HOA and Condo Resale Certificates in Washington: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
A resale certificate tells buyers what they’re buying into: dues, assessments, reserves, rules, and more. Here’s what Washington law requires and how to use it.