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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate broker who works for Coldwell Banker Bain, video blogs about the importance of touring homes when it is light out. Homes and neighborhoods may appear better in the evening or at night, so make sure you always tour homes with your real estate broker during hours when you have plenty of natural light. If you have any quesions or comments, please send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate broker who works for Coldwell Banker Bain, video blogs about why you should tour homes together if you are a couple. There is something magical that happens when you experience finding your new home together that cannot be duplicated if you see it at separate times. If you have any comments or questions, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent, video blogs about what happens on closing day. In Washington State, we have escrow companies close real estate transactions. Michael discusses what services the escrow companies provide to facilitate the closing of various sales transactions. This can differ from state to state so check with a local Realtor to see what is commonly practiced in your area. If you have any comments or questions, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent, video blogs about how he provides an individual website for each listing that he takes. Online marketing is growing at a speedy pace, and this absolutely applies to the real estate market. Where did you go the last time you were interested in a home or a condo? The internet, right? Michael feels this brings extra value to his clients as his listings have a chance to reach more people through effective internet marketing. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent video blogs about housing prices hitting bottom in Seattle. Is it a good time to buy? Should you wait longer to see if prices drop? Will interest rates be this low for long? These are all good things to consider in any real estate market. Prices in Seattle so far this year (comparing month to month sales) are higher when compared to the same months in 2009. It is a great time to buy in the Seattle market! If you have any comments or questions, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent, video blogs about the new FHA financing option called Delrap. This program makes it possible for an FHA buyer to get approval to purchase a condominium in a building that isn’t FHA approved. This program is a replacement for the old FHA Spot Approval process with lenders. If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent, video blogs about multiple offers on homes. It is springtime in Seattle and Michael’s last two buyers have both been involved in multiple offer situations when making offers on homes. Michael gives a few tips on how to write great offers! If you have any questions or comments, please send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent, video blogs about the upcoming auction on March 28th for 18 units in the 5th and Madison building in downtown Seattle. For more information go to www.5thandmadisonauction.com. If you have any questions or comments, send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent, video blogs about what you should consider when purchasing a condominium. Should you buy in a new building? If so, what should you consider before doing so? What questions should you ask? Would an older building be better for you? Michael discusses the pros and cons of each so you will have a better idea of what to think about when purchasing a condominium. If you have any questions or comments, please send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent, starts a new video-blog catagory called “Can You Believe It?” Michael shares interesting and, sometimes, hard to believe real stories from his experience in the real estate field. If you have a “Can You Believe It?” story you would like to share, please send Michael an email at michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.

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