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Category: Environmental Issues

5 Things Buyers Should Know About Seller Disclosure Statements

What is a Seller Disclosure Statement? Seller Disclosure Statements (often called Form 17 in the State of Washington) are the buyer’s opportunity to learn as much as they can about the property and the seller’s experience in it. Potential seller disclosures range from knowledge of leaky roofs to work done without the benefit of a …

Rising Tides Will Affect Seattle Too

Zillow has just put out a press release that estimates the location and number of homes that would be at risk of becoming underwater if sea levels continue to follow scientist’s projections by the year 2100. This is speculative, but worth considering if you own or plan on owning a waterfront property or property in …

Time to Prepare for Year-end Homeowner Tax Deductions

Homeowner Tip: Time to start thinking about how you are going to end your tax year with regard to home deductions. Some purchases and repairs need to be finished by end of year, and others just need to be started. Think about those energy-saving systems like furnaces and solar systems. Puget Sound Energy has a …

Climate Change and Rising Tides in Seattle

I’m not sure if this is really a major concern for most people. But long-term real estate investment and development groups should be paying attention. With the expected rise in sea levels over the next 40 years or so, some areas of Seattle could become flooded. Seattle Public Utilities released this map yesterday showing the …