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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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Should You Sell or Rent Out Your Pierce County Home When You Move Up?
Thinking about keeping your current home as a rental when you move up? Here’s how to run the real numbers, the IRS two-out-of-five-year rule, and Washington landlord rules to weigh first.
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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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Is Fall or Winter a Good Time to Sell in Pierce County?
Fewer listings and serious buyers can make fall and winter a smart time to sell in Pierce County. Here’s what’s harder, how to prepare, and when waiting makes sense.
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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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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.
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What Happens If a Home Appraises Low in Washington?
When a home appraises below the contract price, the lender lends on the lower value. Here’s how Washington’s financing addendum handles it and what buyers and sellers can do.